Music
VOCAL INSPIRATION
““Please bring them back.” “They were excellent.” “Loved it! Wow!” “Voices as instruments! – Great!””
— VARIOUS STUDENTS, SCARBOROUGH
Four Men, Four Mics, No Instruments
Grades:
K-6, 7-8, 9-12
Audience Maximum:
300
Price per performance (elementary):
$720 + GST
Price per performance (secondary):
$840 + GST
Performance + Workshop Price(elem.):
$1,200 + GST
Performance + Workshop Price(sec.):
$1,320 + GST
Cadence continues to amaze audiences with their ability to create a full range of instrumental and vocal sounds using only their voices! This a cappella quartet illustrates that the voice is the most versatile of all instruments. Tight harmonies, instrumental imitation, high energy and a splash of choreography combine in an energetic and accessible performance for all ages.
- Presentations are adapted for the age and grade level of the audience.
- A complimentary CD is provided.
Workshop: Four Men, Four Microphones, No Instruments
Grades:
4-8, 9-12
Audience Maximum:
60 (vocal music students)
Following a performance, Cadence can work with your choir to get their repertoire to the “next level” or custom-design a workshop.
Typical workshops draw from the following subjects:
1) Warm-up Exercises: Tricks, Tips and Techniques
2) Vocal Percussion: The Art of Noise-Making
3) Vocal Group Improvisation: Rounds, Rhythms and Circle Songs
4) Musical History of Vocal Jazz: The A Cappella Evolution
Typical workshops draw from the following subjects:
1) Warm-up Exercises: Tricks, Tips and Techniques
2) Vocal Percussion: The Art of Noise-Making
3) Vocal Group Improvisation: Rounds, Rhythms and Circle Songs
4) Musical History of Vocal Jazz: The A Cappella Evolution
- Duration: 45-60 minutes
- Workshops are adapted for the age and grade level of the audience.
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- Celebration of the Voice
Expectations:
- Analyze, using musical terms, the ways in which the elements are used in the music they listen to
- Identify tone colours (the specific sounds of instruments or voices) in familiar music
- Recognize and explain the effects of different musical choices (loud and soft music)
Tour Availability:
- Limited year-round
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area or stage (minimum space 20' x 15')
- Minimum room temperature 21°C
- Request for gymnasium to be heated night before performance