THE INTERPRETER’S VOICE: TUNE-UP YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

CEAA # 14-0086 (3.6 CIE credits)

This 3.0 hour, language-­neutral mini-clinic seeks to help the professional interpreter improve his/her voice quality through hands-on guided practices on: Intonation and Expressiveness, Articulation, Enunciation, Proper Breathing Techniques and Voice Projection.  Participants will learn to use their voices EFFECTIVELY for improved voice QUALITY.

• Singers LEARN to hit that high note

• Athletes IMPROVE their abilities

• Interpreters LEARN voice quality

Program:

The interpreter’s tool of the trade or “musical instrument” is his/her voice, and as such, the interpreter must practice to have an effective voice that is: DISTINCT, INTELLIGIBLE, CLEAR, EASILY UNDERSTOOD and HEARD.

Content:

• Approximately 30% lecture and 70% guided voice and speech exercises
• Exercises: Participants  “perform”  an array of documents including: opening and closing statements, a deposition transcript, descriptive essays with proper expression, breathing and voice control.