The Teachers
“This was the best instruction I have received in 20+ years of professional training.”
In 1993, we combined our skills as musicians, actors, singers and teachers to create an annual artistic singing retreat. Inspired by sources such as the Roy Hart Theater, the Cabaret work of Martha Schlamme, the Acting and Voice work of Mark Rittenberg and Penny Kreitzer, we designed a summer program where individuals could experience the power of voice and body as a celebration of the human spirit. We shared the belief that music and especially singing can inspire transformations in people’s lives, and that artistic work enhances the ability to be fully present in the world.
“The teachers created such a wonderful learning environment. I felt safe to experiment and learn, finding parts of my voice and myself that I didn’t know existed. They were an inspiration”
Please Note: Not all teachers teach at every workshop
DR. PHILLIP WOODS (Group singing and other delights) Born into a family of North Carolina preachers and singers, Phillip credits his early exposure to Gospel for his passion for music and its ability to transform lives. An acclaimed pianist, arranger, and choir director for church, community and theater groups for 30 years, Phillip’s extraordinary talent is known throughout the U.S.A. and abroad. He has recorded several CDs, and his vocals have been heard on national TV. His original music was featured as part of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company’s suite Frames, and he has starred in numerous theatrical productions, including A New Brain, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Songs For a New World. Singers are consistently moved by his spirited teaching, by his depth of passion and commitment to music, and by his lively sense of humor!
Find out more about Phillip at phillip-woods.com.
BENTZION (B.Z.) GOLDBERG
CO-FOUNDER
Vocal Exploration & Song Interpretation
B.Z. is also a filmmaker and director of the Academy Award nominated film Promises, as well as the climate change film project 8 degrees and 34 minutes East.
BELLE LINDA HALPERN (Vocal Technique & Songs) a cabaret singer and actress, has taught singing since 1986 in Boston, San Francisco, Italy and France. Belle has performed at clubs and theaters in New York, San Francisco, Paris, Munich, Jerusalem, and Bombay. She has taught at Harvard University and the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA. Her influences include cabaret singer Martha Schlamme (cabaret), Penelope Kreitzer (acting), Edwin Gray (musical theatre), and Christa Ludwig (opera). Belle is co-founder of the Ariel Group (www.arielgroup.com) and co-author of the best-selling Leadership Presence, a book about leadership and dramatic performance. She is also the founder of the non-profit Inspiring Educators, helping schools inspire, so students succeed. Most recently she created the critically acclaimed show: CRAVINGS — Songs of Hunger & Satisfaction a funny and thought-provoking look at our search for what feeds us. The Boston Globe and Jewish Advocate named it their Best Theater of the year and it was nominated for an IRNE Award. Belle and music Director/accompanist, Tuscany Projects own Ron Roy are excited to announce their recording Cravings is available on Spotify. Click here to see video of Belle in the Studio.
During the workshop, Belle will focus on the art of cabaret: connecting performers to their song and to their audience through feelings and life experiences.
Here is a link of Belle performing in Moon Over Dark Street, a show with the jazz-hot tunes of Kurt Weill that tracks the devastation of the Second World War and the McCarthy Era.
ANJA STRUCHHOLZ
CO-FOUNDER
Movement & Performance Presence
Anja is also a coach and facilitator for Leadership Presence and Communication (http://www.anja-struchholz.de), and a certified Somatic Experience Practitioner (www.somaticexperiencing.com).
RON ROY
CO-FOUNDER
Songs, Musical Style
Ron is an arranger, musical director, vocal coach, and performer.
Ron can be heard on the following links;
With Belle Linda Halpern 'Cravings"
With Shepley Metcalf, a Tuscany Project 2005 alumni.:
ANNE-MARIJE BUSSINK
Administrator of the Tuscany Singing Project for 2027
“No other word than MARVELOUS!”
Previous GUEST TEACHERS
Arina Isaacson
Dorte Koch
Hobart Yates
Ingvar Bengtsson
Johannes Theron
Marie-Paule Marthe
Paul Crabtree
Penelope Kreitzer
Steve Sweeting
Susan Robbins
Terese Genecco