CC Podcast S. 2 #12 - Ayy Like Fonzie

In this week's Choral Cacophony Podcast, The Fonz from Happy Daze fame and spaghetti are featured.

The Ahhhh of Spaghetti, The Ayy of the Fonz.

Pierre uses both these vivid examples (and others) to illustrate vowel quality and production. He runs the choir through the vowel sounds with his own brand of colourful descriptions of how the sounds should come out and what shape they should take.

This rehearsal group included a number of auditioners back in August 2016. A few voices stick out and were subsequently not chosen for the choir. Blending voices is a primary requirement to join the Stairwell Carollers.

Enjoy the practice!
The Fonz on Youtube
Chapter 1 - Pierre guides the choir in the quality of the vowels Ah, O, Eh, Oo. He uses humorous examples to illustrate an open sound.

Chapter 2 - Arpeggios on vowels - the sound brighter as you descend. Relaxed diaphragm.
About Us:

Pierre Massie began The Stairwell Carollers a cappella choir in 1977 while studying in the French music program at the University of Ottawa. They are ranked with the best of Ontario choirs, winning the 2010 and 2013 OMFA competitions. 

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