Sunday, January 29, 2023 (In-Person)
Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611
1:30 - 2:45 Interactive Presentation
3:30 - 5:00 Voice Class Workshop with 4 Singer Participants
Join us for a workshop-style presentation where we employ the same methodology that Florence Birdwell used to transform her students (like Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara) from singers into stars. We will apply tools and strategies for communicating song through the art of connection both with one's self and with an audience. The presentation will include examination of the current state of our students, the relationship between communication and connection, and most importantly, class participation with actionable tools to cultivate bravery in the voice studio in an effort to turn emotionless and perfectionistic singers into artists who have something meaningful to say.
Register here to attend the Workshop
SFBAC NATS Members: $45
Non-Members: $55
Students: $25
Meredith Pyle Pedley is a Los Angeles based professional singer, teacher, on-camera actress, and vocal contractor. Originally from Houston, TX, Meredith grew up performing from a very young age. She received her Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Baylor University and Masters from Oklahoma City University’s prestigious Music Theatre program. While at OCU, Meredith thrived as a standout performer starring in several musicals and operas. She was a student of legendary voice teacher Dr. Florence Birdwell and received high praise and mentorship from Broadway, Opera, and TV stars Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara. Meredith has performed all over the country on a variety of stages including film and TV, musicals, live cabarets, and concert halls.
After ten years, Meredith now calls LA home where she works primarily as a SAG-AFTRA session singer and is known for her “vocal chameleon” versatility, clear communicative style, comedic tendencies, and strong musicianship. She can be seen or heard on projects such as Hocus Pocus 2, Doctor Strange, Frozen 2, Sing 2, and (a personal favorite) belting out “Memory” on The Ellen Show just to name a few. For full list of credits, check out her IMDb page here.
On stage, recent performances include Sondheim’s A Little Night Music at Greenway Court, Kurt Weill’s Lost in the Stars directed by Anne Bogart, and Rockwell Table & Stage’s Jagged Little Pill. Meredith has performed with the LA Phil, LA Master Chorale, and is currently a member of the choral ensemble Tonality using the art of choral music to promote social justice. In addition to her singing work, Meredith teaches at Pepperdine University, Harvard-Westlake School, and Westside Children’s Theater. She is an active member of the National Association for Teachers of Singing (NATS) and has a thriving private voice studio where she promotes the balance between function and artistry allowing the voice to conquer a wide range of styles. Recently, Meredith was chosen for the prestigious NATS Intern Program and both presented and performed at the NATS national conference in Chicago, IL. She now serves as adjudicator and board member for the NATS National Music Theatre competition.
For more visit MeredithPyle.com.
