Artist Residency with Doug Oberhamer

The Peace Center’s Arts Education and Community Engagement Department introduces the Artist Residency Program to provide creative and unique opportunities for students, educators, and community members.

Award-winning Broadway Musical Director, Arranger, and Orchestrator Doug Oberhamer will lead workshops and intensives to hone performing arts abilities, strengthen audition skills, and guide the exploration of new arts genres.

The following programs take place at 101 West Broad Street, Greenville, SC 29601 in the Ramsaur Studio on the Peace Center Campus.

Saturday, October 5 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free

Grades 6 – 8 • Limited to 30 participants (first come, first served)

Singing as an ensemble is crucial to any musical theatre performance and is a lot of fun.  You must collaborate, blend, harmonize, and articulate to support telling the same story.  In this unique workshop you will join others to learn a musical theatre song and work together to shape a stage worthy performance.  Skills such as sight reading, reading music, and singing parts will be introduced.  No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided on the day of the workshop.

Saturday, October 12 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free 

Grades 9 – 12 • Limited to 30 participants (first come, first served)

Singing as an ensemble is crucial to any musical theatre performance.  You must collaborate, blend, harmonize, and articulate to support telling the same story.  In this workshop you will work as an ensemble to learn a musical theatre song and shape a stage worthy performance.  Skills such as advanced harmonies, varying musical styles, and character development through singing will be emphasized.  No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided on the day of the workshop.

Mondays, September 30; October 7, 14, 21 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$100 • 4 week commitment

Grades 9 – 12

Do you want to take your musical theatre song to the next level? This four-week course will focus on combining acting and singing to empower you to deliver a showstopping performance.  It’s not just about hitting the right notes you need to tell a story.  You will receive individualized and group feedback.  Participants will also receive suggestions for expanding their repertoire.  You will need to come prepared with 1 musical theatre song of your choice and a copy of the piano sheet music.  This course is limited to 10 participants for the 4-week session.

Friday, October 18 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

$50

Grades 9 – 12

Do you consider yourself a dancer first, singer second?  Do you want to work toward expanding your vocal range?  In this technique based 2-hour workshop you will be given exercises and ways to strengthen both your vocal ability and self-confidence. Basic skills like breath support, intonation, and music selection will be discussed.  All materials you need will be provided.

Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$100 • 4 week commitment

Collegiate Level

Are you serious about show business?  Do you consider yourself a triple threat?  Are you ready to walk into the next audition more self-confident?  This four-week course will focus on taking your audition to the next level.  Learn how to select material that best showcases you and your talents. This collaborative, hands on workshop will leave you more prepared for the next audition.  You will need to come prepared with 1 musical theatre song of your choice and a copy of the piano sheet music.  This course is limited to 10 participants for the 4-week session.