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!