BY BETTY LANE
The voice is more important than most people realize. In most instances, it is unconsciously used and abused by smoking, shouting, drinking, poor speaking and/or singing techniques, to the point where problems occur. Until disaster strikes, not much attention or thought is given to vocal matters. [read complete article]

DURING WORLD VOICE DAY 2010 A VARIETY OF ACTIVITES & OBSERVANCES IN THE METROPOLITAN DETROIT AREA WILL TAKE PLACE

Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6:30pm
Lakeshore Professional Voice Center, Lakeshore ENT
“Celebrate World Voice Day”
Raise awareness of your vocal health while you enjoy wonderful performances of popular musical theater, opera, gospel and rock and rock, as you celebrate the human voice with a special concert led by Adam D. Rubin, MD and Cristina Jackson-Menaldi, PhD, directors of the Lakeshore Professional Voice Center, Lakeshore ENT and special guests.
Location: St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, St. John Macomb Auditorium, 11800 E. 12 Mile Rd, (12 mile and Hoover Road), Warren. Please RSVP by April 12, 2010 by calling 1-866-501-DOCS or email healthconnect@stjohn.org.
FREE

Friday, April 16, 2010 6:30pm
Henry Ford Medical Center for the Performing Artist
“The Human Voice—A Celebration of Sound”
An evening of concert, featuring performances by musical talent and local artists from around the Metropolitan Detroit community, performing various singing styles including opera, jazz, pop, rock and choral performances. Hosted by the Henry Ford Medical Center for the Performing Artist, a multidisciplinary medical team specializing in the care of the voice for performers.
Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, Ravitz Foundation Main Atrium, 6777 W. Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. For questions or to register, call 313-916-8088 or email voiceday@hfhs.org. FREE and open to the public. Registration required, seating limited.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:00pm
World Voice Day Celebration at the Detroit Opera House, home of Michigan Opera Theatre
Invest in your vocal health. Dr. Adam D Rubin, MD and Dr. Cristina Jackson-Menaldi, PhD, directors of the Lakeshore Professional Voice center, Lakeshore ENT will discuss “Care of the Human Voice” followed by an open interactive Q&A session. An educational event which addresses the concerns of how to maintain a healthy voice for singers, actors, speakers, teachers, preachers, choral directors, parents of performers, professional and non-professional voice users of all styles, types and venues or any one who has a passion to learn more about the art and care of the voice.
Location: Detroit Opera House, Ford Center for Arts and Learning, 6th Floor Black Box Theatre, 1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226. For more information, call 313-237-3238 or email blane@motopera.org. FREE and open to the public.
FREE