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Every singer of every ability level has room for improvement, according to vocal instructor Laurel Massé.
"In every first performance, there is something that is stunningly good, and it is the teacher's job to bring that out," she said.
Though many performers live in northern New Jersey, Bailey -- a Morris Plains resident -- said most of the courses offered in the area are reserved for children and teenagers. Professional singers must commit a great deal of time and money to travel to New York City in order to take a class at their level, she said, and with rising gas prices, that commitment becomes increasingly more difficult to make.
"I think one particular lesson I would like to emphasize for people walking into the class is to know the music, know the melody, know the lyrics," she said. "Then we have something to build on."
Bailey said she enjoys seeing new talent, and sharing the things she has learned with them -- lessons that often transcend genre.
The mark of a great performer is being able to make an audience feel like they know you, Bailey said. It's about communicating with an audience, she said.
His niece, Tina Jensen, recently took the course. She currently sings at Birdland, a Manhattan jazz club. She said she was impressed by how well the instructors worked together and described their relationship as a great partnership.
Block said it was more convenient to drive to Parsippany than to travel to New York City for a class, and she didn't have to worry about paying for parking.
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Special Event! “SONGS FOR THE EARTH”
Come hear these “Three Graces of Song”Adi Braun—the critically acclaimed Canadian jazz vocalist and her friends, the incomparable Ann Hampton Callaway and Laurel Massé—platinum recording artist.They will perform an evening of “Songsfor the Earth.” along with the voices ofthe Choir of St. Francis Xavier. Comehear a Spirit-filled musical celebration ofsongs of joy, unity, and enlightenment.Backed by MAC award-winning pianist,Tedd Firth, and bassist Steve Watson—don’t miss what promises to be a magicalevening!
Songs for the Earth25th Anniversary Benefit Concert
for our parish outreach mission with
Adi Braun, Ann Hampton Callaway &
Laurel Massé
Monday, April 7, 2008 AT 7:30PM
Main Church
Tickets now available at the parish office and onParish Pay. Click here to purchase
26.3.08
HA NACIDO UN NUEVO GRUPO
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Skills for Singers
ample personal attention for each participant. At the end of the course students will participate in a performance for an invited audience where they will showcase what they’ve learned.
The class will begin Monday March 24th at 7:00 PM and continue every Monday for six weeks, ending May 5th (there is no class on April 7th). The final performance will be held the weekend following the May 5th class. Tuition is $360. The location for all classes will be The Black Bird Studios 181 New Road, Suite 305 Parsippany, NJ 07054. Students wishing to reserve space in the class or receive further information should contact Lane Middleton at Park Road Management at (646)831-0359 or via email at parkroadmanagement@verizon.net . To find out more about Laurel Massé, Wendy Lane Bailey and Rick Jensen visit their websites www.laurelmasse.com, www.wendylanebailey.com, and www.rickjensen.com .For Further Information Contact Park Road Management (646)831-0359
Skills for Singers: What Every Performer Needs to Know
A Monday Evening Class for Singers
Taught by
Founding Member of Manhattan Transfer, Laurel Masse
Wendy Lane Bailey and Rick Jensen
Mondays March 24th – May 5th
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Black Bird Studios
181 New Road, Suite 305Parsippany, NJ 07054
1.3.08
Miss Massé has an impressive set of pipes – power plus flexibility – and a true jazz feeling.Ira Gitler, Jazz Times
26.2.08
The Two Lonely People
The Two Lonely People By Laurel Massé. LINK:http://www.amazon.com:80/gp/product/B0014HRUCO/ref=dm_mu_dp_trk11
22.2.08
OF INTEREST
Wide ranging conversation about music and the art of performance with the occasional crack pot theory thrown in. Authored by singers, and arts educators Wendy Lane Bailey and Laurel Massé.
10.2.08
HALLWAYS
Carol Hall, her recent delight has been the making of her CD “Hallways,” which features many of her most loved and wonderful songs – both old and brand new — such as the hit “Hard Candy Christmas,” as well as the timeless classic “Jenny Rebecca” — and a number of premier performances.
WE DO NOT FORGET IT.THANK YOU!

Laurel Massé and Julie Wilson
HeartSong: The Concert for New Orleans
October 16, 2005
With plenty of heart and a marathon of song (nearly four hours, no intermission!), the concert HeartSong could hardly have been more aptly titled. One of many music events to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina, the October 16 parade of talent at Symphony Space featured mostly cabaret performers. To help both musicians and animals affected by the storm, the ticket sales benefitted New Orleans' Contemporary Arts Center and The Andy Kruzich Animal Welfare Fund. In addition to a cross-section of New York entertainers, several New Orleans musicians presented samplings of that city's earthy and jazzy traditional (and new) sounds.
Emceed by Erv Raible, a co-producer, the show was kept lively with variety in tone. Songs specifically about the city or focusing on survival were balanced by lighter moments, including some comedy. Alex Rybeck ably served as Music Coordinator, playing piano for many of the artists.
Between Julie Gold's opening, singing and playing her own "From a Distance" to Brent Barrett's closing "Headin' for New Orleans," there were memories shared about the city and bittersweet moments, but it was mostly an upbeat evening including everything from Broadway songs to "Amazing Grace." With members of New Orleans' music community present in the front row and elsewhere, there was a sense of community, one city helping another....and an audience helping itself to a very satisfying evening of entertainment.
Laurel Massé Ann Hampton Callaway and Janis Siegel
9.2.08
CHOICE PERFORMER AWARD,FINAL NOMINEES

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
2008 MEMBERS' CHOICE PERFORMER AWARD
FINAL NOMINEES
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is trying to find the MEMBERS CHOICE of the top 10 cabaret performers or acts (revue, duo, etc.) for the year 2007. Nominations were made in January by 2007-2008 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Nominees must have done their shows in the calendar year 2007. Members could only nominate performers/acts they personally had actually seen in performance in 2007. There were no categories, no minimum number of shows, no limit to club location. It had to be a full cabaret performance for which a cover/ticket had to be paid - not a concert, showcase, open mic, festival (Cabaret Convention, etc.) or benefit appearance.
Nominations closed at midnight on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008.
All nominations were tallied according to the number of nominations received for a particular performer/act. A second ballot containing all nominees who have received 3 or more nominations has now been sent by e-mail to all 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members of record as of February 2, 2008 for voting on the final 10 choices. The top 10 choices will be announced as quickly as possible after Saturday, March 1, 2008.
THE WINNING TOP 10 MEMBERS'S CHOICES WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION AT BROADWAY BABY BISTRO - Monday, March 10th at 7:00 pm! TICKET ORDER FORM
FULL LIST OF ALL NOMINEES
CHOICE NOMINEES
BARBARA BRUSSSELL
LIZ CALLAWAY
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
SUZANNE CARRICO
CYNTHIA CRANE
LAURA LEIGH DAVIDSON
BABY JANE DEXTER
JENNA ESPOSITO
ALICE FRAZIER
TERESE GENECCO
RAY JESSELL
LINDA KOSUT
ROB LANGEDER
BARRY LLOYD
ANDREA MARCOVICCI
LAUREL MASSE
MARILYN MAYE
JOYCE MOODY
KAREN OBERLIN
LESLIE OROFINO
MILES PHILLIPS
BEN RAUCH
MARCUS SIMEONE
CAROL SLOANE
LENNIE WATTS
JULIE WILSON
SUSAN WINTER
KRISTINE ZBORNIK
8.2.08
Friday 2/15/08 (7 – 10 PM)
“Interplay – A holistic Jazz Experience that will change your life!”Interplay Jazz - Vocal Master Class – Application
Concord, MA February 15 – February 18, 2008
Featuring Special Guest vocalist and master teacher Laurel Massé Founding member and former lead singer of Manhattan Transfer!
Friday 2/15/08 (7 – 10 PM) Reception at David and Rosemary
Miller’s home in Concord, MA. This will be a great opportunity to
meet each other and get (re)aquainted. There will be a short
performance by Laurel and Fred.
Saturday 2/16 (9 AM – 6 PM) This will be the heart of the
workshop. We will delve extensively into song performance and
working with a musical director, accompanist or small group.
Special attention will be given to the art of interpreting lyrics and
communicating with the audience. If you can only attend for one
day, this will be the day (see application options).
Sunday 2/17 (10 AM – 5 PM) We’ll be building on Saturday's
work, including how health and personal appearance effects your
performance, handling on-stage mistakes, and how to sequence a
set. Over the course of the two days each participant will work on
preparing songs for performance. Following a late afternoon
break, our evening will consist of a catered dinner and a
performance by workshop participants. Friends and family will be
invited to attend.
Monday 2/18 (10 AM - 1 PM) Taking it home with you: We’ll
work on organizing your practice, setting goals and “What’s
next?” Light lunch served at noon.
PRIMARY INSTRUMENT: VOICE
Vocalist Laurel Massé
For more information about Interplay Jazz visit:http://www.interplayjazz.com/
AND,Laurel’s website:http://www.laurelmasse.com/
During the course of the weekend, Dartmouth Senior Lecturer Fred Haas will offer classes in music theory,basic keyboard skills, chart writing, ear training and scat singing. Throughout the weekend Fred Haas (pianoand saxophone), John Schwartzberg (piano) and Jason Ennis (guitar) will be available to accompany vocalistsas they prepare for the Sunday evening performance.
4.2.08
LAUREL MASSÉ,TIM HAUSER,JANIS SIEGEL AND ALAN PAUL EN CONCIERTO. ESTE CONCIERTO SE REALIZÓ EL 26 DE MAYO DE 1977 EN EL AUDITORIO DE PALMA DE MALLORCA.



PIC OF THE WEEK
30.1.08
Laurel Massé in the Metropolitan Room.Review .
29.1.08
VOTES FOR LAUREL HERE
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is now accepting nominations to find the MEMBERS CHOICE of the top 10 cabaret performers or acts (revue, duo, etc.) for the year 2007. Nominations and voting may only be made by 2007-2008 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (click on the MEMBERS button above to see if you are a paid-up member).
Nominees must have done their shows in the calendar year 2007. Members may only nominate performers/acts they personally have actually seen in performance in 2007. There are no categories, no minimum number of shows, no limit to club location. It must be a full cabaret performance for which a cover/ticket had to be paid - not a concert, showcase, open mic, festival (Cabaret Convention, etc.) or benefit appearance.
Nominations will close at midnight on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008.
All nominations will be tallied and listed according to the number of nominations received for a particular performer/act. A second ballot containing all nominees who have received 3 or more nominations will be sent by e-mail to all 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members of record as of February 2, 2008 for voting on the final 10 choices. The top 10 choices will be announced as quickly as possible after Saturday, March 1, 2008
VOTES FOR LAUREL HERE:http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/MemberPerformerNom08.shtml
27.1.08
LAUREL MASSE - Metropolitan Room, NYC, NY - January 26, 2008 (Photos by Chris Cafiero)


Visit this page and the Slideshow:http://featphotos.com/lmasse-2008-01-26/indexss.htm
Thanks to Laurel Massé and Chris Cafiero.
LINK:http://featphotos.com/Feat_Photos_2008.html
23.1.08
Luck for these five concerts!!!
22.1.08
LAUREL MASSÉ TOP 20
1-CRAZY
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BIG SHOW IN THE METROPOLITAN ROOM OF NEW YORK
Big songs!
Style!
Elegance!
From the Metropolitan Romm
Enjoys with Laurel and his personal style!
Sits the magic of an unforgettable evening!
The big show of Laurel Masse Accompanied for The fantastic pianist Tex Arnold , Tom Hubbard on bass and Richard de Rosa on drums.
Laurel Massé is widely-recognized as one of the finest song interpreters working today. In her third extended run at the Metropolitan Room she takes you on an extraordinary trip through the finest songs of the twentieth century with a few unexpected detours along the way. Guided by her distinctively lustrous voice which cuts to the heart of a lyric with exquisite precision, you may not know where you'll end up, but with this trustworthy guide you are sure to enjoy the journey.
A good Equipment for a wonderful Artist:
TEX ARNOLD LAUREL MASSE___________TOM HUBBART 
Laurel Massé in the Metropolitan Room:
Wednesday, January 23- Saturday, January 26 @ 7:30
Sunday, January 27 @ 7:00
About Metropolitan Room:
The Metropolitan Room is housed in a landmark 1898 building. This vintage space now plays host to an updated take on the idea of a music club, combining state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems with old-world charm and style. Similar to the high-end equipment used in concert halls, these systems fill the room with crisp, clear sound to generate unparalleled cabaret and jazz performances.
GOLDSTAR:http://www.goldstar.com/events/new-york-city-ny/vocalist-laurel-mass.html
METROPOLITAN ROOM:http://metropolitanroom.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=98&extmode=flat
CABARET EXCHANGE:http://www.cabaretexchange.com/index.php?option=com_gigcal&Itemid=148
THEATERMANIA:http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/140245
I love coffee, I love tea I love the java jive and it loves me, Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (boy!)
10.1.08
LAUREL MASSE' AT NYC'S METROPOLITAN ROOM

World traveler and founding member of Manhattan Transfer, Laurel
Masse' makes an extended stop at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) Wednesday through
Sunday, January 23rd through 27th at 7:30 pm (Sunday show at 7:00 pm). Known
for her literate and witty blend of jazz-infused tunes from around the
globe, she has long been recognized as one of the foremost song interpreters
working today. Her latest Metropolitan Room outing takes audiences on an
extraordinary trip through some of the finest songs of the twentieth century
with a few detours into uncharted territory which could hold anything from a
Bach cello suite to a classic French chanson.
























