Watsonairs Host Workshop by Celia Barthman

Celia Barthman delivered an absolutely fabulous workshop for the Watsonairs last night! This marks her second year leading a workshop designed to tackle common singing challenges, and it was a hit! Participants were led through a variety of vocal exercises based on their questions and particular singing challenges. The evening provided insights, lots of laughs, and easy-to-use strategies to improve singing in a choral setting.

As highlighted in a previous post, Celia is an American musician, teacher, and ethnomusicologist. She has served as a guest director and clinician for numerous schools and music festivals across the USA, Canada, and various countries in Southeast Asia. With over 20 years of experience as a music educator, she maintains an active performance schedule as both a French Horn player and vocalist. Celia is currently a music teacher, choir director, and vocal coach at the prestigious Wellington College International School in Shanghai, China.

Celia providing explanations and inviting participants to try out new choral singing strategies.

Individuals performing pieces for Celia to get corrective feedback.

View from the camera of individuals performing pieces for Celia to get corrective feedback.

Group enjoying the Zoom workshop!

Next Session Begins January 5th, 2026!

🎉 A very Happy New Year from the Watsonairs! 🎉 This is a monumental year for the Watsonairs as we celebrate our 70th anniversary! We're thrilled to invite women who love to sing to join our choir! Our exciting new session kicks off on Monday, January 5th. Practices are from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1796 – 15th Avenue East, Prince Albert, SK. Our vibrant three-part choir is gearing up for the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 3. You can sign up online by clicking on this link: Watsonairs Winter/Spring Session or join us in person.

In case you missed last week's post, we're absolutely thrilled to welcome Celia Barthman for the second year to lead us in a dynamic workshop designed to tackle common singing challenges! The workshop will be held at the Messiah Lutheran Church on January 9, 2026, at 7 pm. We can't wait to welcome Celia and participate in her incredible workshop!!

Workshop January 9

We are excited to welcome Celia Barthman for the second year to lead us in a workshop built to address common issues and challenges in singing!

Celia Barthman is an American musician, teacher, and ethnomusicologist. She has worked a guest director and clinician for numerous schools and music festivals in the USA, Canada, and numerous countries across South East Asia. She has more than 20 years experience as a music educator, and maintains an active performance schedule both as a French Horn player and as a vocalist. Celia is currently a music teacher, choir director and vocal coach at the prestigious Wellington College International School in Shanghai, China.

The workshop will take place at the Messiah Lutheran Church on January 9, 2026 at 7 pm. We are so excited to welcome Celia and take part in her workshop!!