Dedicated to providing the highest quality vocal instruction, Bristol Vocal School offers various classes throughout the year, for different age groups, skill sets and vocal topics. Classes are limited to a specific number of students (see class details for exact number)
Summer Sessions
Dedicated to middle and high school students only, summer sessions offer high quality, vocal performance instruction, in a fun, group environment. Students will work together and support each other with positive feedback, learning valuable skills that help build character and confidence. Classes for the summer sessions, will meet 2 hrs per week for a duration of 6 weeks. During the 6 weeks, students will work on many different vocal instruction topics, while also structuring and rehearsing a variety show. The variety show will be performed live, on stage, following the 6 week session. Once registered, each student will receive an outline of the 6 week session and instructions on what they can do to prepare for the first meeting. The majority of the first day will be spent getting to know one another, talking about vocal instruction and the vocal foundation, going over the outline of the 6 weeks and getting to know the student’s current ability & style. (students will NOT be put on the spot or made to feel uncomfortable in anyway)
Students will be given practice & instructional material, they can use at home, to help make their experience at BVS more productive.
The current summer session class is scheduled as follows:
When – June 29, 2015 – Aug 03, 2015 Registration Closed
Time – Mondays 4 pm – 6 pm
Ages – * Middle School and High School Students
Location – Foundation Event Facility 620 State Street, Bristol TN 37620 (2nd Floor)
Tuition – $150
* Each class will be limited to the first 25 registered students with PAID tuition.
Harmony Sessions
This is a very fun and exciting class! Open to ages 12 and above, Harmony Sessions is a class dedicated to those wanting to learn how to sing harmony or improve on their current harmony skills. In this class, students will learn techniques they can use to train themselves to hear harmony and be able to sing and blend with others, by ear. Classes for the Harmony Sessions will meet 2 hrs each week for a duration of 6 weeks. During the 6 weeks, students will learn & work on many different vocal topics, while also structuring and rehearsing a harmony based, vocal show that will be performed on stage, following the 6 week session. Throughout the 6 weeks, students will form various groups with each other, singing in duets, trios, quartets, etc… while learning to hear all the parts better and properly blend with others. Covering basic to advanced harmony, students will learn to structure the harmony parts with various styles including bluegrass, gospel, country, barbershop, blues, Celtic, “doo wop” and much more. While music will be used with some songs, most of the singing will be done a cappella (no music) creating the music with just voices. Depending on the class, some Harmony Session classes, may bring in professional groups for demonstrating purposes. This is a great class for soloists that would like to sing with others or for already formed groups that simply want to improve their sound. All skill levels are welcome, as this class will benefit those who currently do not hear harmony and also those who sing harmony very well! As with all Bristol Vocal School classes, no student will ever be put on the spot or made to feel uncomfortable in any way.
If you would like to register for the BVS Harmony Sessions class, please visit the BVS Registration page and fill out the student form. Once registered, you will receive information pertaining to your specific class. If you have any questions regarding Bristol Vocal School’s Harmony Sessions class or any other question, please feel free to contact us and we will get back with you as soon as possible. Come join us in the Harmony Sessions class and have fun harmonizing with the instructor, guest vocalists and other students!! Register now to secure your spot, as this particular class is sure to fill up fast! See ya there!
The current Harmony Session class is scheduled as follows:
When – Nov 7, 2015 – Dec 12, 2015
Time – Saturdays 3 pm – 5 pm
Ages – 12 and up
Location – East Tennessee State University (Sam Wilson Hall)
200 Ross Drive, Johnson City, Tn. 37614
Tuition – $125
* Each class will be limited to the first 25 registered students with PAID tuition.
When – Aug 24, 2015 – Sept 28, 2015 Registration Closed
Time – TBD
Ages – 12 and up
Location – Foundation Event Facility 620 State Street, Bristol TN 37620 (2nd Floor)
Tuition – $150
* Each class will be limited to the first 25 registered students with PAID tuition.
Professional Artist Sessions
Info Coming Soon!