Free voice lessons offered by Nittany Knights

STATE COLLEGE — For men who enjoy singing in the shower or the car, or have sung in a school chorus, a community theater musical or a church choir, the Nittany Knights a cappella chorus is ready to share how that love of music can be turned into a great hobby.  

“Give us four Monday evenings,” said musical director Graham Sanders, “and we’ll give you the skills you need to experience all the fun of solo or group singing.”

“Ready? Set, SING!” will take place at 7 p.m. four Mondays, Oct. 2 through 23, at South Hills School of Business and Technology at 480 Waupelani Drive in State College. The course is taught by Sanders, an internationally acclaimed opera singer who provides private voice instruction locally and has voice pupils throughout central Pennsylvania and elsewhere. 

Both beginning and experienced singers are welcome, and all learning materials are provided free of charge. 

“You don’t need to be able to read music,” Sanders said. “We’ll teach you everything you need to know to sing richly and resonantly and produce ear-pleasing harmony. You’ll soon be enjoying the ringing of beautiful a cappella chords, the company of a great bunch of fellow singers and the thrill of performing for enthusiastic audiences.”

The program includes 30 minutes of singing techniques followed by an opportunity to learn a Beatles song. The Nittany Knights Chorus will be learning the same song and will join the class for the graduation performance on the final evening of the program. Family and friends will be invited to attend the performance so participants can experience performing in front of a live audience.

Those interested in participating can register by calling Sanders at (814) 355-3559 or emailing bandkd@verizon.net. A one-note phone audition is required.