Lori Lyford
1261 E Morelos St
Chandler, AZ 85225-2072

llyfordssa@aol.com

Arranger
Class Topic: Music Theory
Class Title: The Musician Within You
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: General membership
Description of Class: Basic music theory and reading class with emphasis on personal responsibility.

Class Topic: Music Theory
Class Title: The Theory and Practice of Pythagorean Tuning
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: General membership, directors, music leaders
Description of Class: The what and why of singing with this valuable tool.

Coaching

Directing
Class Topic: Directing Skills
Class Title: Creative Hands...Beyond the Downbeat and Cutoff
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: Directors, DCP, Musical Faculty
Description of Class: Clear and expressive directing. Often with demo chorus and volunteers to direct for comments.

Music
Class Topic: Music Selection
Class Title: Music Selection for Competition
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: Music leaders, quartets
Description of Class: Matching up the right music to your chorus/quartet based on strengths and weaknesses.

Class Topic: Music Selection
Class Title: Music Selection for Competition
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: Music leaders, quartets
Description of Class: Matching up the right music to your chorus/quartet based on strengths and weaknesses.

Class Topic: Showmanship
Class Title: Selling the Song
Class Time: 1-1 1/2 hours
Targeted Audience: General membership, music leaders
Description of Class: Who we are when we sing is nearly as important as what we sing.

Class Topic: Learning Music
Class Title: Learning Music, Tips and Tricks
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: General membership
Description of Class: Various methods for learning music are explored.

Class Topic: Showmanship
Class Title: Selling the Song
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People
Class Topic: People Skills
Class Title: How to Be a Better, More Effective Chorus Member
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: General membership
Description of Class: How to have a satisfied and rewarding relationship with your chorus.

Perform
Class Topic: Competition
Class Title: Preparation for Contest
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: General membership, music leaders
Description of Class: The musical, physical, and emotional aspects of preparing for contest.

Section

Vocal
Class Topic: Vocal Production
Class Title: Expanding Your Chorus Sound
Class Time: 1-1 1/2 hours
Targeted Audience: General membership, music leadership
Description of Class: Hands on techniques for fuller, supported sound.

Class Topic: Vocal Production
Class Title: Vowel Matching & Word Delivery
Class Time: 1-1 1/2 hours
Targeted Audience: General membership, music leadership
Description of Class: Concepts and methods for unified vowel match and uninterrupted word delivery.

Class Topic: Vocal Production
Class Title: Breathe Better, Sing Better
Class Time: 1-1 1/2 hours
Targeted Audience: General membership, music leaders
Description of Class: Fundamentals and physiology of breathing with hands-on techniques to take home and use.

Class Topic: Vocal Health
Class Title: The Cornerstones of Vocal Health
Class Time: 1 hour
Targeted Audience: General membership
Description of Class: Tips for healthy singing and speaking.

Class Topic: Vocal Production/Section Lea