CABARET CONNEXION 2026 - ALL DETAILS

Join us for the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion!! This is an international gathering of singers, teachers, and music lovers taking place in Chicago November 2-8, 2026! Meet new friends, see a cabaret show, take a workshop, or sit in on a free round table. With over 25 workshops, a dozen performances, and daily round table discussions, there is something for everyone!

CONCERT PASSPORT & Individual TICKETS

*Wilfried Touati, Jeanie Carroll, Angélique Dessaint, Kat Victoria, Michael Sokol, Susan E. Dennis, Maryline Rollet, J*ulie Morel, Lou Ella Rose, Carla Gordon, Isabelle Georges, Angelina Réaux, Claudia Hommel, David Hoffman, *David Edelfelt, Susan Arjmand, Christine Steyer, Shelley Schneider, Gaye Klopack, Anne-Sophie Guerrier, Hilary Feldman,* Michèle Barbier, Anne Fromm, Jonathan Lewis, Elisabeth Howard, Thomas Kellner, Beckie Menzie, Jean-Claude Orfali, *Mamzelle Amandine, Anne & Mark Burnell, Johanna Paliege, Howie Pfeifer, Stefan Kukurugya, Mylène Launay* AND MORE TO COME !

Teachers and performers hail from Paris, Chicago, San Diego, Lyon, Nashville, and Las Vegas offering the very best of personalized coaching. From multiple backgrounds – opera, cabaret, blues, jazz, pop, french chanson and more!

Many Ways to participate:

Attend the full conference and perform in a showcas
OR
Dip your toe in – Take one class
Attend one full day of classes and workshops
Attend five 3-hour blocks to perform in a showcase
Build your own schedule
Join the free lunchtime Round Table discussions to explore the world of cabaret
Buy the Connexion Passport for tickets to 11 shows and events
Volunteer to house a visiting performer
Donate a scholarship for someone who wants to learn

Need more info? Get in touch at 773-509-9360, Claudia@workiningconcert.org

Get your PASSPORT and TICKETS here

Follow 2 steps to attend the Cabaret Connexion follow:

1. REGISTER for Cabaret Connexion 2026

TO REGISTER

2. SIGNUP for your preferred individual workshops and master classes (first come-first serve)

TO SIGNUP SESSIONS

* connotes a CPCX Passport show (purchase yours for $295)

Friday, October 30, Lyonnais artists perform at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
* Sunday November 1, 7 PM at Sonia Oyola’s House : Mamzelle Amandine & Julie Morel present Women and Expectations
* Monday November 2, 6 PM Meet & Greet at DANK Haus
* Tuesday November 3, 7 PM Isabelle Georges’ Oh là là ! followed by International Song Jam at the Gateway Lounge
* Wednesday November 4, 7 PM A Brief History of Berlin Kabarett concert at DANK Haus with Anne Fromm, Thomas Kellner, and Johanna Paliege
* Thursday November 5, 7:30 PM Piaf in Perspective at l’Alliance Française de Chicago, featuring Anne-Sophie Guerrier and Angélique Dessaint
* Friday, November 6, 7:30 PM The Black Songbook Volume I: Bronzeville at Kennedy-King College
* Saturday November 7, 2 PM Seasons —a showcase concert at the CheckOut
* Saturday November 7, 7 PM Old Town Celebrates Montmartre at the Old Town Triangle Association
* Sunday November 8, 2 PM Color and Light —a showcase concert at DePaul School of Music

The Post-Connexion Festival continues with

* Monday November 9, 7 PM Homage to Yves Mathieu’s Cabaret Lapin Agile: Part I-solo piano by Jean Claude Orfali; Part II- a concert of French songs.
* Wednesday November 11, 7 PM French singers join the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra at North & Maple Kitchen in Tinley Park
Friday, November 13, 7 PM Lou Ella Rose at Sonia’s house concert
Saturday, November 14: Suzie Telep at the CheckOut
Sunday, November 15: Patricia Tyson at Sonia’s Salon

46 workshops, master classes, and round tables will be held November 2-6, 2026 at
DANK Haus,4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. The public and fans are invited to attend the 1:30 pm round table discussions, too.

9:00 AM Doors open to complete registration and get ready for the day.
9:15 AM, Three concurrent morning sessions (comprised of 75-90 minute workshops or 3-hour master classes)
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Round Table discussions
2:30 PM Three concurrent afternoon sessions
5:30 PM Refresh, travel and dine, including dinner shows.
8 PM Evening concerts and encounters

The Round Tables are an opportunity for us to learn more about the history of cabaret, to take a look at some of today’s challenges, and to imagine its future. 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
We meet at DANK Haus

Monday, November 2: Cabaret History: From Paris to Chicago to Berlin (Johanna Paliege, Claudia Hommel)
Tuesday, November 3: Business of Cabaret – Katrina Miller and Anne Sophie Guerrier
Wednesday, November 4: Vocal Health: Dr. Susan Arjmand, Michael Sokol
Thursday, November 5: Building Your Press kit – Anne & Mark Burnell
Friday, November 6: How Cabaret Can Change the World & Politics – Anne Fromm and Thomas Kellner

CPCx2026 Full Schedule PDF Download

Monday Nov 2
9:15-9:45 am Check in
9:45-10:00 am Warmup with Jeanie Carroll
10:00 am-11:15 am	Jean-Claude Orfali et al: Working with your accompanists – (Workshop) for all participants
11:15 am-12:30 pm	Lou Ella Rose – Modern Voice Mastery – Your Digital Toolkit (Workshop)
11:15 am-12:30 pm	Michael Sokol – The Art of Franglais (Workshop)
11:15 am-12:30 pm	Wilfried Touati – Feeling The Rhythm (Workshop)

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch (bring yours to the round table!)
1:00 pm- 2:30 pm	Round Table Topic: Cabaret History – from Paris to Chicago to Berlin

2:30 pm-5:30 pm	Hilary Feldman– Neuro/Vocal Troubleshooting (Master Class)
2:30-5:30 pm	David Edelfelt – Technique & Interpretation Working Together (Master Class)
2:30-4:00 pm	Michèle Barbier – Visuals in Your Cabaret Show (Workshop)
4:00-5:30 pm	Susan Dennis– Stage Presence, Movement & Mic Technique (Workshop)

Meet & Greet 6 pm-9:00 pm DANK Haus

Tuesday Nov 3
9:15 am-9:30 am	Warmup with Jeanie Carroll
9:30 am-12:30 pm	Beckie Menzie – Finding & Making a Song Your Own (Master Class)
9:30 am-12:30 pm	Kat Miller – Musical Tribute Meets Cabaret (Master Class)
9:30 am-11:00 am	Shelley Schneider – Yoga & The Voice (Workshop)
11:00 am-12:30 pm	Lou Ella Rose – From Idea to Ovation: Building & Marketing Your Cabaret Show (Workshop)

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch (Bring yours to the round table!)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm	Round Table Topic: Business of Cabaret – Katrina Miller and Anne Sophie Guerrier

2:30 pm-5:30 pm	Elisabeth Howard – Essential Vocal Technique for Cabaret Singers (Workshop)
2:30 pm-5:30 pm	Angelina Réaux – Leading With The Lyrics (Master Class)
2:30-4:00 pm	Kat Miller – Intimate Storytelling (Workshop)
4:00-5:30 pm	David Hoffman – Give Good Face! Fine-tune your Performance (Workshop)

Isabelle Georges’ *Ooh Là Là!* followed by *International Song Fest* (emcee Lou Ella Rose) 7:00 pm-9:30 pm Gateway Theater at the Copernicus Center

Wednesday Nov 4
9:15-9:30 am	Warmup with Jeanie Carroll
9:30 am-12:30 pm	Anne Fromm – Act Your Song! Theater Training for Singers (Master Class)
9:30 am-12:30 pm	Julie Morel – Developing Your Cabaret Character (Master Class)
9:30 am-11:00 am	Gaye Klopack – Achieving Resonance in Your Voice (Workshop)
11:00 am-12:30 pm	Maryline Rollet – Vocal Techniques from France (Workshop)

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch (Bring yours to the round table!)
1:00 pm- 2:30 pm	Round Table Topic: Vocal Health – Dr. Susan Arjmand and Michael Sokol

2:30-5:30 pm	Beckie Menzie – Finding & Making A Song Your Own (Master Class)
2:30-5:30 pm	Hilary Feldman – Neuro/Vocal Troubleshooting (Master Class)
2:30-4:00 pm	Elisabeth Howard – American Song Styles Essential for Cabaret Singers (Workshop)
4:00- 5:30 pm	Carla Gordon – Find Your Funny (Workshop)

A Brief History of Berlin Kabarett concert 7:00-9:00 pm DANK Haus

Thursday Nov 5
9:15 am-9:30 am	Warmup with Jeanie Carroll
9:30 am-12:30 pm	Thomas Kellner – How to Host Your Show (Master Class)
9:30 am-12:30 pm	Isabelle Georges – Finding One’s Uniqueness (Master Class)
9:30 am-11:00 am	Anne & Mark Burnell— Personalized Musical Arrangements & New Biz Strategies(Workshop)
11:00 am-12:30 pm	Michael Sokol – From Bel Canto to Can Belto (Workshop)

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch (Bring yours to the round table!)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm	Round Table Topic: Building Your Press kit with Anne & Mark Burnell

2:30 pm-5:30 pm	Elisabeth Howard – Essential Vocal Technique for Cabaret Singers (Workshop)
2:30 pm-5:30 pm	Shelley Schneider – Unlocking the Middle Voice (Master Class)
2:30 pm-4:00 pm	Jonathan Lewis – Building a Show; Weaving Narrative & Song (Workshop)
4:00 pm-5:30 pm	Jonathan Lewis – Obscure Songs vs Overly-Familiar Standards; Finding Rare Songs (Workshop)

Piaf in Perspective (Angélique Dessaint, Anne-Sophie Guerrier) 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Alliance Française de Chicago

Friday Nov 6
9:15-9:30 am	Warmup with Jeanie Carroll
9:30 am -12:30 pm	Angelina Réaux – Show Structure & Transitions (Master Class)
9:30 am- 12:30 pm	Isabelle Georges – Finding One’s Uniqueness (Master Class)
9:30 am-11:00 am	Claudia Hommel – Working The Room/Talking with Your Audience (Workshop)
11:00 am-12:30 pm	Anne Fromm – The Song of Well-Being (Workshop)

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch (Bring yours to the round table!)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm	Round Table Topic: How Cabaret Can Change the World & Politics – Anne Fromm and Thomas Kellner

2:30 pm-5:30 pm	Showcase Rehearsals
2:30 pm-4:00 pm	Angelique Dessaint – French Diction for Singers (Workshop)
4:00 pm-5:30 pm	Thomas Kellner – German Diction for Singers (Workshop)


The Black Songbook Vol.1, Bronzeville 7:30pm Kennedy-King College 63rd Street & Halsted

SATURDAY and SUNDAY
9:30 am-12:30 pm

Showcase Rehearsals @ Hamlin House in Albany Park

SATURDAY, November 7
2 pm – 4pm

7 pm – 9 pm

Seasons – a showcase concert @ the Checkout

Old Town celebrates Montmartre @ Old Town Triangle Association

SUNDAY, November 7
2 pm – 4pm

Color & Light – a showcase concert @ DePaul School of Music

Workshops (W) and masterclasses (MC)

Master classes will focus on individual singers one-by-one (usually 10-15 minutes for each) whereas workshops offer a more collective round-robin experience. In both cases, get ready to sing!

Many of the workshops will be 75 to 90 minutes long in order to accommodate more themes. Therefore it may be possible to attend 4 in one day.

Jeanie Carroll will lead daily warmups.
Non-singing auditors are welcome to observe all sessions.

I look forward to opening up the performer to look at the lyric and the melody as a team, as a map in telling the story. The meaning of each word, how it helps create the thought, the mood, the truth in the moment.- how it feels in the mouth, on the tongue- the smoothness or percussiveness of the words and how that influences the thought. How each lyric leads in to the next as if by surprise, and how it helps to form the thought and the story as a whole.

I only hope that my class will help the singing actor to illumine the text and therefore the song. That it will all be based on the immediate truth of the moment. That each time they perform it that they will discover the lyrics anew and therefore each time it will be fresh and new for them as well as the audience. The performer must always know what each word means and how it resonated in the time it was created as well as how it will resonate or land with the current time.- to pay attention to the alliteration, the onomatopoeia, to the punctuation,- the periods, exclamation marks , and commas. Transitioning from thought to thought is also something we will work on.

How the songs are strung together can take the audience on a journey, or illuminate the songs that follow after or reveal something special or interesting about the singer. Juxtapose different styles so that you entertain as well as educate your audience. How to take in a room and gauge your audience- to play with your audience and to create a particular mood.

Check and correct if necessary the correct diction of song lyrics performed in French by singers of American or other languages.

On your feet interactive workshop finding your personalized arrangement of a song. Including a discussion of practical Biz Goals to do today: bookings, venues, non-traditional spaces, websites, collaborations, recording, releasing and promoting music, social media, and graphics (to be continued at the Round Table!)

“I offer a training session during which we will explore theatrical games and improvisation exercises to help us move closer to that famous sense of letting go, which fosters the engagement and freedom of expression we so greatly need on stage.” We begin with group exercises before working individually with each participant on their song. We will work individually to use theater techniques to place a song in a context and embody a character, so that it’s no longer just about singing but about telling a story. We begin with a few theater-inspired exercises to encourage engagement and freedom of expression. If we extend for 3 hours, each student takes turns presenting a song of their choice and learns to interpret it as if it were a theatrical scene. The use of body language, eye contact, and presence within the environment plays a key role in conveying emotions more authentically to the audience. Experimenting with how letting go can lead to more authentic results than control

A workshop to rediscover the voice in a new way through vowel chanting and other vocal and energetic practices drawn from ancient cultures. These practices are powerful tools to help you feel better in your body while enhancing your vocal abilities. 60 or 90 minutes

Join renowned musical director and vocal coach Beckie Menzie for a session focused on how to identify and find the right material and then how to make it your own. Beckie will guide you in finding the right key, arrangement, lyric interpretation and presentation style and remove the obstacles that prevent you from making the leap from ‘good singing’ to delivering a powerful performance.

Find YOUR funny in Cabaret! Jokes, comedy songs, and fun conversation with your audience add variety and joy to your show. You will learn how to relax into comedy. We’ll explore timing and comic beats, where to place comedy in your show order and so much more. When you make your audience feel all the feels don’t forget to make ’em laugh!

While other workshops will explore the text and subtext of our lyrics, let’s focus on what happens before and between the songs. Taking in the room and your audience. Talking with and bringing your public along for the journey. Whether the song serves as a soundtrack to the world we live in or as a vehicle for traveling to another time, its “preamble” helps point the way.

Does your vocal technique get in the way of your communicating a song? Or is it more likely that your attempt to communicate a song gets in the way of your technique? David will help you assess and then balance your strengths and weaknesses of both the technical aspects of singing and the skills needed for implementing compelling and effective choices in dramatic or comedic song communication. Prepare two selections in any genre from which one will be chosen.

The human face has about 30 different muscles on each side. The possibilities for expressing emotions using individual muscles and combinations of muscles are vast. Would you like to harness this kind of expressive power in your performance? This workshop will introduce you to the different muscles and show how to organize them into emotional recipes. From these recipes, we can authentically portray and shift expressions with precision to add deeper meaning to your stage performance.

Instruction on the elements that comprise authentic Blues, R&B, Country and Jazz. We will cover the Blues scale and Pentatonic scales for “licks and runs” and how to use them for authentic embellishments of words. We will discuss the use of vibrato, delayed vibrato and no vibrato. Back Phrasing and anticipation will be addressed. Diction in various styles. A pronunciation guide for Jazz will be handed out. Audio examples will be played. A handout sheet for pronunciation will be distributed.

Whether you sing opera, jazz, Broadway or pop, Elisabeth will address vocal techniques to make the healthy and most resonant choices for each. Elisabeth will lay her hands on your voice to find new expression. We will cover breathing, support, power, projection, dynamics, vibrato, vocal colors and resonances, head and chest registers, personal expression, and blending registers and the Mix for high powered high notes. Handouts with vocal techniques for practice will be distributed. Audio demonstrations will be played throughout this session. No songs are required to attend!

ACHIEVING MORE RESONANCE IN YOUR VOICE USING VOCAL EXERCISES: Everyone has a chest voice and a head voice register. One does not exclude the other. Finding out how to get that “ping” in either register is what makes the thrilling notes everyone loves to hear and to experience. Learn some vocal techniques that help to achieve greater resonance by learning some specific exercises that you can practice.

Learn how to combine brain training and play to bypass muscle memory, break through vocal barriers, and accelerate your learning time. Build a voice that is powerful, versatile, and always dependable.

We will start with a brief discussion on how our brains work, how we learn, and why traditional vocal methods don’t necessarily serve us well. Then we’ll move into an ‘all-skate’ demonstration of NeuroVocal training and some small group playful exercises to teach different vocal ‘colors’ and techniques quickly. We’ll spend the majority of our time in a masterclass-like integration session, where volunteers can work in front of the class.

Bring your problems, leave with solutions. Got a note that you just can’t get in that song? Have a general vocal challenge that keeps rearing its ugly head? Have vocal questions you’ve always wanted answers to? I guarantee you’re not the only one with said struggles or questions. VocalLab is your chance to get answers and solutions for you and your peers.

Participants should bring their questions and music if they’re working on a specific challenge in a song.

Auditors welcome. We’ll get to questions from auditors if we move through participants’ questions quickly enough.

Stretching. Breathing. Choosing a song. Experimenting – exploring the possibilities of interpretation
Let’s start from your point of view, connect with your body, and be in the moment. Get out of your comfort zone. Isabelle brings methods on how to learn a text and work on it, to give you more confidence and a larger range of interpretation choices.

We’ll begin the week with all the accompanists (pianists and accordionists) to explore: The relationship between pianist and singer soloist is technical, psychological and spiritual. Speaking the Language of your Accompanist. Whether meeting for the first time at an open mic or working for years with a pianist partner, there’s an essential vocabulary to share. How best to use rehearsal time. For singers and accompanists, let’s explore what each brings to the partnership.

Let’s create a narrative first and find songs that fit that narrative. Have you created a solo show or been part of featured showcase or asked to be a guest performer in someone else’s show? What type of music are you most drawn to? Let’s shape an idea into a narrative. Talk about mood and tone, what message do you want to convey, what goal do you want to achieve from doing a solo show? Jonathan will be available to each participant to consult after the workshop for narrative ideas, actual writing of patter, and song suggestions.

A “drop-in” opportunity for individuals looking for special material. We’ll set a time for Jonathan to have “office hours” to help you find lesser known songs for your cabaret show. Jonathan’s encyclopedic knowledge of songs from 100 years of the movies and Broadway is phenomenal.

In cabaret, anything is possible. You can be whoever you want, especially not yourself. Become a creature of your own making, in a world where all rules and norms are abolished. In cabaret, we can create characters, half-human, half-fantasy, to reflect the world through theatrical artifice, exposing its distortions through art. In cabaret, we are in the present moment, in the now. In cabaret, the ego laughs at itself and mimics others. In cabaret, everything is expressed with irony, irreverence, and a rebellious spirit—a glitter-dusted simulation of the world. This is what we will explore together using theatre games: finding that “creature” within each of us, lying in wait, ready to be expressed.

In this 90-minute workshop participants will explore 7 effective storytelling techniques focused on fostering vulnerability, deep listening, and personal connection through small group exercises and actionable intimacy-focused storytelling activities.

This masterclass is marvelous opportunity to learn from peers as each participant takes turns performing prepared material during class. We will explore creating your story, choosing your songs, picking your musicians, and living through your character in cabaret.

Unlock a smarter way to train your voice using today’s most powerful apps, tools, and habits—giving you practical experience to kickstart consistent, effective vocal practice and track your growth with confidence. 90 minutes

Lou Ella Rose, multidisciplinary artist and seasoned producer, has spent 18 years crafting compelling live performances. With a parallel 23-year career in information technology focused on data, business intelligence, and big data for marketing programs in Fortune 500 companies, she bridges artistry and innovation to empower performers in today’s digital landscape.

Bring your show ideas to this 90-minute hands-on workshop and learn how to shape a compelling concept, design your brand, and use digital tools to efficiently build and promote your cabaret—with real, practical examples you can apply right away.

The cabaret artist is often faced with a dilemma: how do I communicate the beauty and flavor of a beloved song in its original language but still make it accessible to an English speaking audience? My masterclass will teach the art of the blended song—including key passages that guide the audience in their own language while retaining the framework of the original beloved language.

In this class/workshop/masterclass you will bring your favorite songs from every era—from Plaisir d’amour and Home Sweet Home to Hymne à l’amour and Sweet Home Alabama—where we will examine the vocal technique appropriate to you and the song you’re singing, giving you the tools to make your vocalism exciting, vital and healthy. Let’s sing til we’re 100!

75-minute workshop to discuss your look, your costumes, props, set pieces and image projections… the importance of visual elements in the cabaret room

In this 90-minute workshop, we will introduce and explore the concept of the middle voice or mixed voice in singing. This vocal register is often misunderstood or overlooked by many singers, but it plays a crucial role in achieving a smooth transition between chest voice and head voice, providing vocal flexibility, control, and a richer sound palette. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the middle voice, learn exercises to develop it, and apply this knowledge to enhance their vocal technique and artistry.

This unique workshop blends the calming, body-centered practice of yoga with the expressive, liberating power of singing. Designed for all levels—no prior yoga or vocal experience required—it offers a supportive space to explore the deep connection between breath, movement, and sound.

Participants will begin with gentle yoga sequences focused on posture, relaxation, and breath awareness. These movements help release physical tension and open the body, creating the ideal foundation for vocal expression. From there, the workshop transitions into guided vocal exercises, toning, and group singing, encouraging participants to discover their natural voice.

By combining mindful movement with sound, this experience promotes stress relief, emotional expression, and a sense of inner harmony. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, deepen your breathing, or simply enjoy a creative and uplifting practice, this workshop invites you to connect with yourself in a whole new way. 60 to 75 minutes

75 to 90 minutes: Singers will engage in exercises to enhance their performance by moving with purpose, planning transitions within and between songs, and becoming comfortable to engage the audience. We will practice direct eye contact, smiling and using facial expressions to convey the song’s emotions. Mic techniques will include becoming comfortable holding the mic and using it correctly. We will practice expressive hand gestures to match the song’s energy and purpose.

How to host a show (i.e.: be the conferencier/ MC) and explore audience involvement, interaction and incorporation by means of simple games, rounds, comedy and dramatic effects.

Correct pronunciation of vowels and consonants in German songs, exploring potential exaggerations and dramatic intensifications, narrative arcs and humorous variations.
Ideally, using a specific song as an example.

Interacting with the accompanist. Follow the accompanist’s cues, but also state your musical intent clearly and confidently. This workshop may combine with Wilfried’s Feeling the Rhythm

The accompanist can follow and catch up with the soloist, but it’s still more enjoyable when you have a sense of rhythm and harmonic progression. Exercises to physically feel the rhythm.

STEP 1: Register for the conference HERE

STEP 2: Select your classes and workshops HERE

STEP 3: To be in the showcase concert, sign up for 5 blocks or more (15 hours).

STEP 4: To be included in the playbill and our profile page, please send your 2-sentence bio and a longer bio, along with a headshot and performance photo to info@cabaretconnexion.org

STEP 5: Bring a selection of 3 or 4 songs you sing and know well. One may be chosen for the showcase concerts. Saturday’s theme is SEASONS. Sunday’s theme is COLOR & LIGHT.

ADDITIONAL ADVICE:

Bring a notebook and a voice recorder to record your own work.

A performance outfit. Any simple “Props/Costumes pieces” you might want to use.
Have ready for the pianists your music scores or lead sheets. Lead sheets should include melody line, lyrics, chords. Either tape the pages accordion-style or placed in a 3-ring binder.
We recommend uploading PDFs of your songs to our shared drive for the accompanists who use iPads.

Singer Scores – Google Drive

REVIEW and download the handouts for some classes :

Handouts for review

Recommended for Chicago area participants: Attend SongShop with Claudia Hommel, an ongoing weekly song interpretation master class in advance of the conference. Tuesday evenings at DePaul School of Music SongShoplive.com
Susan Werner’s masterclass on October 22 is almost sold out. Susan Werner Master Class – Working In Concert

Need help? Send an e-mail to Carolyn Broquet at cjbroquet@gmail.com or info@cabaretconnexion.org

SUGGESTIONS FOR SONGS TO BRING

For vocal technique sessions:

Bring a song or two you find challenging, for which you want help with registration and resonance, high notes and low, the mix or blend, power and projection, dynamics, color and vibrato.
Wear an outfit that allows you to move comfortably

For the sessions on franglais and singing in other languages:

We suggest bringing a song that has both French and English lyrics, to compare the process. For example, If you go away / Ne me quitte pas

Spanish, Portuguese, others can be brought to the session as well: Maria Grever’s What A Difference A Day Made is originally in Spanish

For jazz styling

Bring a relatively familiar song from among jazz standards and the American Songbook.

For show creation, promotion, character and persona sessions:

Prepare a list of all the songs that would potentially be in your own show (a list of 20 to 35 songs). A mix of genres can be considered.

Attending the entire conference

The early bird discount to attend the entire conference and concerts in Chicago is $1075. The conference fee includes singer’s participation in all session blocks, concerts, open mics, meet & greet (pizza and salad included), and registration fee. To maintain the discount, the fee of $1075 should be paid in full by October 1st. Standard fare for the full conference is $1200 and will apply for those who register after September 15th.

À la carte fees – if not attending the whole conference

It allows you to participate fully in a workshop or master class session. Each 3-hour block comprises either a masterclass or two 90-minute workshops for $125. There are two blocks each day of the conference (morning and afternoon, Monday-Friday, November 2-6). You must attend at least 5 blocks plus group rehearsal in order to sing in one of two showcase concerts (November 7 and 8 matinees).

1 block – $125
2 blocks- $250
3 blocks – $375
4 blocks- $500
5 blocks- $625
6 blocks- $750
7 blocks- $825
8 blocks- $950
9 blocks- $1025
10 blocks- $1150

À la carte options are available on a limited basis. Participants registered for à la carte sessions will need to purchase concert tickets and the meet and greet separately and will pay the processing fee of $25.
Meet-and-greet (light dinner included) – $25,
Concert tickets for registered participants will vary in price from $20-$30.

The option to audit (observing but not actively participating) is $60 per block. The one-time processing fee of $25 is applied to all participants.

Financial aid

Financial aid subsidies are available for those in need. Please let us know if financial hardship would prevent you from fully attending the conference. To reserve your place, all registrations should be accompanied by a minimum deposit of $150 (refundable in full before September 1). Paying by check or Zelle is fee-free and preferred. Paying in installments is also available.

If you need financial aid to cover your conference fee, please contact Claudia at claudia@workinginconcert.org or 773-509-9360.

Concert tickets are à la carte

Admission to most Connexion concerts is in three tiers (VIP, General admission, and students/limited income) of $60, $40, $20. Showcase concert tickets are $40, 25, 10. The Connexion Passport at $295 offers VIP seating for any and all Connexion-produced concerts.

How to Pay for registration

There are several ways to pay for your participation in the Connexion: Check; sending fee free via Zelle, or paying online through a credit card. For all credit or debit card transactions through Square, we add the 3% processing fee.

Checks are payable and can be mailed to:
Working In Concert
4730 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-5705

Zelle can be sent to bk@workinginconcert.org

CLICK HERE for Workshop teachers, round table leaders, principal performers and registered participants