The School of Vocal Arts is a place where you will learn to bring out the best of your singing and speaking voice. Whether you live close by in Southern New England or New York, or far away with only phone or web access, there is a program for you. The School of Vocal Arts was founded in March, 2002 by Miriam Goldsmith. It is located in Pawtucket, RI, 1 block from the Providence line on the East Side. The school was founded to be a comprehensive resource for all aspects of vocal expression to the community at large. This includes musicians, singers, (beginners to seasoned professionals) people in the theater arts, performing artists, and the general public. Children and adults are all welcome! We now have small group classes for kids 6-10 with Ellen. Children and teens 16 and younger wishing to begin private lessons will participate in a short interview process with Miriam or Nick. Many approaches to developing voices and the art of performance can be applied to both the singing and speaking voice. Other elements are unique to each. Click here for areas of focus.
Our Faculty
Baritone Nicholas R. Laroche has enjoyed a very active performing career in New England and abroad, singing everything from opera and art song to musical theater and jazz. As a teacher, Nick stresses the fun and enjoyment of performing, while working to supply a healthy and supportive technique for well-rounded singing and acting. He received his B.Mus in Vocal Performance from The University of New Hampshire and M.Mus in Solo Voice Performance from Canada’s prestigious McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Beginning in the fall 2009, Nick will also be the Director of Music at Blessed Sacrament Church in Providence. He is excited to be joining The School of Vocal Arts faculty and will be offering private lessons as well as classes. Stay tuned for updates!
Ellen Santaniello, M.Mus, has enjoyed an international performing career as a singer and percussionist in a range of musical styles that includes medieval polyphony, Baroque oratorio, Romantic art song, American popular song, swing and jazz, folk music from around the world, and original pop music. She was the co-founder of the women's early vocal trio ZORGINA, with whom she toured and recorded from 1993 - 2005. She's appeared as a soloist with numerous New England-based orchestras, and has performed nationally and internationally with the Boston Camerata, Ensemble Oni Wytars (Germany), Ensemble Unicorn (Austria), The Terra Nova Consort, and Hesperus. In addition to performance, Ellen has worked as a sound designer, music director, and composer for Groundwerx Dance Theatre and Perishable Theatre in Providence, RI. She has a Master of Music in vocal performance from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA, and has been on the voice faculty of The Music School, Inc. and Rhode Island College. Her recordings appear on the Naxos, Deutsche Helicon, Twinberg, and Erato labels. Ellen is our new "Vocal Arts FOR KIDS" teacher!
Rates:
Rates are variable depending on the teacher and the program.
Private lesson fees are payable in advance until a history of consistent payments has been achieved.
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