SUMMER 2026
Musical Theater Workshop
Does your teen want to improve their singing voice or confidence on the stage?
Our third annual summer Musical Theater Workshop for teens ages 11-18 will be held in Storrs this summer.
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Workshop dates/times:
August 2026 (exact dates/times being determined)
The goal of the workshop is to empower young singers through intensive vocal technique training within a group setting, practice solo singing through individual instruction, engage in confidence building activities, and explore stage presence and movement strategies.
Tuition for this workshop is $100* and will culminate in a Cabaret-style performance that will be open to the public.​​
How is this workshop structured?
This workshop will utilize group work (both large and small groups) for learning healthy vocal technique and enhancing singing skills. Participants will engage in acting exercises and drama games to improve stage presence, build confidence, learn storytelling through singing and body movement, and practice clear diction. This workshop also features an individual component which will include a solo voice lesson, vocal coaching, and song expression guidance.
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Is there a performance?
To help incorporate the skills learned during the workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to sing a solo, duet, or trio for our Consonare Cabaret performance on the Saturday or Sunday following. Each singer will choose a solo/duet from a list of songs provided (link to a song list of options) prior to the start of the workshop.
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Where will the workshop take place?
The workshop will be held in Storrs-Mansfield. The current location will be announced very soon.
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Space is limited for this workshop to ensure individual instruction is available.
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*Please contact us if the cost of tuition is a financial hardship.
Teen Musical Theater Song List Here:
Meet the Team
Sarah Kaufold
Vocal Instructor
Sarah Kaufold is overjoyed to be working with the Musical Theater Workshop for Teens again this summer. She currently serves as Artistic Director to Consonare and conducts three of the choirs. Although currently pursuing a doctorate in choral conducting at UCONN, voice is her primary instrument and teaching others to sing is her passion. In addition to teaching private voice lessons, Sarah has received training in group vocal pedagogy at the Center for Group Vocal Pedagogy and Research. This summer, she is studying science-informed vocal pedagogy (vocology) with Dr. Lynn Helding to improve teaching strategies in lessons and choir settings.
Elizabeth Morris
Acting Instructor
Elizabeth Morris (she/her) is a Connecticut and New York based singer and actress, but she is a Connecticut native (Go Huskies!). She is a graduate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and has spent the past few years living in Manhattan. During her time at AMDA, she focused on honing her vocal skills with her acting, as well as throwing a few pirouettes into the mix! She has performed at venues such as 54 Below, Carnegie Hall, The Green Room 42, and many others, as well as performing with community choirs in the city.
Jordan Azzinaro
Acting Instructor
Jordan Azzinaro (they/he) is thrilled to be joining the team this summer! They recently graduated from Skidmore College with a Bachelor or Science with Honors in Theater, with a concentration in Acting. Recent credits include Madison Lyric Stage: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Skidmore College: Bloom Bloom Pow, As You Like It, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Minor Character: Six Translations of Uncle Vanya.
Bobbi Giardina
Bobbi is an Early Childhood Specialist and Music Educator with over 30 years’ experience in the classroom and community. She recently earned her Master of Music in Music Education from Lakeland University, and holds an M.S. Ed in Elementary Education/Reading from Cortland College and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Child Studies from Stony Brook University. Bobbi is a certified teacher (PreK-6) and an approved early childhood consultant in Connecticut. She holds a Kodaly Music Certificate endorsed by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators, is certified in First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege by the Feierabend Association for Music Education, and is trained to teach Music Together early childhood classes.
Jolie Edwards
Jolie is a recent graduate in music from the University of Connecticut where she studied voice under the direction Meredith Ziegler. She has also previously studied under Patricia Schuman. Jolie is on the executive board of both UConn’s chapter of American Choral Directors association, and the UConn Choir Board. She has also served as a choral scholar in many settings, including at the Cathedral of St. Joseph as an interim member of of Schola Cantorum. Jolie now serves as a choral scholar at St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Storrs. Ms. Edwards is a member of UConn Chamber singers and Concert Choir, under the direction of Jamie Spillane. Jolie is so excited to return to Consonare Choral Community, after serving as the conducting intern for Choir Matrix from 2022-2024.