The Children's Theatre of Mason, Inc.

For Voice Training, CTM makes the following Referrals...

2008 Voice Classes Fall Session (10 weeks)
Mondays: September 8- November 10
Wednesdays: September 3- November 5
Fridays: September 5-November 7

Vocal Technique Class
In this small group, individual attention will be given to each voice as we study proper breathing, posture, support, placement and projection. Students will sing individually and as a group as they learn with and from peers. Just like a private voice lesson with friends! Students will learn and perform songs from a musical theater songbook (students are required to purchase this useful songbook/CD which teacher will have available).

Class Size: 4 - 8 $110 per 10-week session
Vocal Technique for Kids: 3rd-5th grade Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 pm (with Beth)
Vocal Technique for Kids: 3rd-5th grade Mondays 6:15-7:00 pm (with Tiffany)
Vocal Technique for Tweens: 5th-7th grade Fridays 5:15-6:00 (with Beth)
Vocal Technique for Teens: 8th-12th grade Fridays 3:30-4:15 (with Beth)

Musical Theater
Learn to create characters, act and move on stage while singing! The focus is to build effective singer/actors who connect with their audience in song. Students will experiment with drama exercises, staging, choreography, mock auditions, group singing and solo singing. In each 10-week session we will study, sing, choreograph and perform several selections from great Broadway musicals. It’s a great idea to take a Vocal Technique class (or private lessons) before or while taking this class. We have conveniently placed those classes directly before or after Musical Theater.

Class Size: 8 - 20 $110 per 10-week session
Musical Theater I: 2nd-5th grade Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm (with Beth)
Musical Theater I: 2nd-5th grade Mondays 7:00-8:00 pm (with Tiffany)
Musical Theater II: 6th grade and up Fridays 4:15-5:15 pm (with Beth)

Singing Fun! Ages 5-8
Plenty of games, movement, creative play and singing will fill our class each week as students prepare the mini-musical, “The Little Red Hen.” Learning to sing is fun as we bring to life all the characters of this favorite barnyard story! This is a class packed with musical content such as pitch matching, singing technique, music reading (using rhythm instruments). $5.00 class materials fee for practice CD and items for our show.

Class Size 6 - 12 $110 per 10-week session
Ages 5-8 Mondays 4:45-5:30 pm (with Lisa)

To register, simply complete the Registration Form and send with payment to: Beth Kenniv, 904 Leslie Court, Mason OH 45040

* Main Street Studios (MSS) is located at 308 W. Main St. Mason OH 45040

Beth Kenniv, Independent Voice Instructor

Beth teaches voice with passion, skill and a genuine love for her students! She brings 17 years of teaching choral music in both public and private schools in grades K-12. Formerly Mason High School's choral music director, Beth had over 180 students each day in six choirs, teaching every musical style at every skill level. Currently, she teaches music and drama at Mars Hill Academy.

In addition to teaching, Beth is an accomplished director of over 15 musicals in schools, churches and community groups, including The Children's Theatre of Mason. Beth loves musical theater because it allows kids to connect emotionally and physically to their voice.

Beth is also a busy mom with three young children, John, Ben and Elisha. In addition, she and her husband Dave serve together as leaders of Worship and Arts at Living Word Fellowship in Loveland.

Contact Beth at: 513-336-9759 or kenniv3@peoplepc.com or download Voice Class Registration Form

Tiffany Wyss, Independent Voice Instructor

Tiffany is excited to help others in their singing and performing skills! She has been singing and performing her whole life and has been in many musicals and concerts. She has a Bachelor of Music degree from Wright State University. Since then she has been busy teaching voice lessons and directing the teen choir at her church. Tiffany directed a show last year called "Life on the Edge" and has helped direct three children's musicals.

Tiffany enjoys being with children. She has 2 children, and she and her husband are very active in church where they love serving in ministry. Tiffany is looking forward to helping children grow in their confidence of singing and stage presence.

Contact Tiffany at: 937-681-3392 or tiffknisley@yahoo.com or download Voice Class Registration Form

Lisa Cunningham

Lisa has been teaching children for over 20 years. With Bachelor Degrees in Music and Education, she has taught in schools, churches, co-ops and piano lessons. She’s served as music director for a successful summer musical theater camp for the last ten years.

Lisa enjoys working with children and seeing them grow in skill and confidence. She and her husband Lyn live in Liberty Township with their six children. They have been involved in various music programs in their church. Lisa looks forward to meeting new children and sharing her love for music and theatre!

Contact Lisa at: thecunninghams@fuse.net or download Voice Class Registration Form