Vocal Week is becoming a beloved Augusta institution. Perhaps no other form of expressive culture captures the essence of our lives better than singing the melodies, harmonies, and poetry of this venerable art form. Come raise your voice with ours!

Vocal Week Coordinator Flawn Williams (left) has again put together a staff of  extraordinarily talented and caring individuals who sing from the heart. Taking good care of your voice will be emphasized, with classes in voice technique plus vocal warm-ups offered every morning. From those gentle early morning warm-ups to late night song swaps, singers will delight in the variety and scope of this year's Vocal Week.

Students may work in a range of cultures and styles taught by nationally and internationally known singers, teachers, songwriters.

Those at the beginning level can get tips on creating simple harmonies, and experienced harmony singers get a challenging workout. Learn how to care for your voice and expand your vocal range. You may also choose to take a Dance Week or Old-Time Week class in the afternoon. Each day late afternoon bonus sessions offer interesting choices that aren’t available in other sessions. Evenings offer Mini-courses, concerts, dances, song swaps, jam sessions, and a student showcase. After hours, we liven up the Ice House and other campus locations by singing everything from ballads to doo-wops.

To register, specify “Vocal Week.” 
You will choose your classes at the Sunday night orientation session, 
after meeting the instructors and hearing more specifics about the classes they are offering.

Classes and Staff

Vocal Week Coordinator - Flawn Williams 

Emily Eagen

Period 1

9:10-10:20 am

Finding Your Voice
(2 sessions daily)

Charles Williams

Jazz Standards Around the Piano

Ann Louise White

Demystifying Basic Harmonies

Emily Eagen

Songwriting

Bill Staines

Gospel Trios and Quartets

Bare Bones
(Rebecca & Bill Kimmons and Mark Davis)

Period 2

10:40-11:50 am

Finding Your Voice
(2 sessions daily)

Charles Williams

Brothers & Sisters: Country Duets

Valerie Mindel   

and Joe Newberry  

Songwriting

Bill Staines

Jubilee to Gospel

Ed Norman   

and Tim Wells   

Blending Percussion with Singing

Mark Davis

Ad Hoc Harmonies

Flawn Williams

Period 3

2:30-3:40 pm

Singing for an Audience

Valerie Mindel

Ancient Songs of Mediterranean Lands

Emily Eagen 

Harmonizing Modern Songs:
R&B Goes A Cappella

Bare Bones
(Rebecca & Bill Kimmons and Mark Davis)

Homegrown Yodeling

Ed Norman   

and Tim Wells   

The Joy of Improvisation

Ann Louise White

Mini-courses (Optional)

6:30pm to 7:45pm Monday through Thursday, unless otherwise noted.
Mini-courses cost an additional $55, and some classes may require a small materials fee.

Greta Van Doren

Bermuda Shorts:
Caribbean Dance

Laurie Goux  

Clogging/Flatfooting

Matthew Olwell 

Michael & Carrie Kline

Tim Wells

Anna Roberts-Gevalt

Karen Mueller

Adv. Beg./Intermediate