Performances are coming up in December!
About Us
Kim- Director
Kim Lake participated in Tavaci from age 5-12 which sparked her adoration for performing and being on stage. She has been involved in audition choirs in Middle school, High school, and college at Weber State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She loves being involved in Musicals, her favorite roles include: Cinderella (Into the Woods), Kala (Tarzan), Ida Strauss (Titanic), and Tzeitl (Fiddler on the Roof).
Kim loves spending time with her wonderful husband and children, helping her private voice students progress, and enjoying the wonders in life.
She has had so much fun fulfilling her dream of bringing Tavaci to children and families. She loves seeing joy on her students' faces as they improve their skills, grow their confidence, and have fun performing!
Becka- Teacher
Becka McAllister comes to us with a deep love for the theatre! She taught 9th grade Theatre and English for 4 years at Centennial Junior High, where she directed some of her favorite shows: Once On This Island, High School Musical Jr., 10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse, and Romeo & Juliet. She's no stranger to the stage either and some of her favorite roles include: Erzulie (Once On This Island), Kate McGowan (Titanic: The Musical), Aerial Silk Artist (Tarzan), Sally (You're A Good Man Charlie Brown), and Iris (Still Life With Iris).
Becka grew up in a small town where she was a regular at the local community theater. She went to school at Box Elder High and Utah State University. Becka currently manages the McAllister household and teaches piano to her neighbor kids. She loves to be outside in the fresh air, read a good book, and cook in the kitchen. Becka is so excited to be a part of the #ogdentavaci family!
Why Choose Singing?
Physical Benefits of Singing
Singing is a workout. Your lungs will grow stronger as you employ proper singing techniques and vocal projections. Other related health benefits of singing include a stronger diaphragm and stimulated overall circulation. Since you pull in a greater amount of oxygen while singing than when doing many other types of exercise, some even believe that singing can increase your aerobic capacity and stamina.
Singing improves your posture. Standing up straight is part of the correct technique for singing. With time, good posture will become a habit! As your chest cavity expands and your shoulders and back align, your posture improves naturally.
Psychological & Emotional Benefits of Singing
Singing is a natural anti-depressant. Singing is known to release endorphins, the feel-good brain chemical that makes you feel uplifted and happy. In addition, scientists have identified a tiny organ in the ear called the sacculus, which responds to the frequencies created by singing. The response creates an immediate sense of pleasure, regardless of what the singing sounds like. Not only that but singing can simply take your mind off the day’s troubles to boost your mood.
Singing lowers stress levels. Making music in any form is relaxing. Singing releases stored muscle tension and decreases the levels of a stress hormone called cortisol in your blood stream.
Singing improves mental alertness. Improved blood circulation and an oxygenated blood stream allow more oxygen to reach the brain. This improves mental alertness, concentration, and memory.
Social Benefits of Singing
Singing can widen your circle of friends. Whether you’re in a choir or simply enjoy singing karaoke with your friends, one of the unexpected health benefits of singing is that it can improve your social life. The bonds you form singing with others can be profound, since there’s a level of intimacy naturally involved.
Singing boosts your confidence. Stage fright is a common feeling for new singers. However, performing well and receiving support from your friends and family may be the key to eventually overcoming your fears and boosting your self-confidence. With time, you may even find it easier to present any type of material in front of a group with poise and good presentation skills.
Singing broadens communication skills. According to an article in The Guardian, singing to babies helps prepare their brains for language. Music is just as important as teaching reading and writing at a young age to prevent language problems later in life. If you enjoy writing your own lyrics, honing this talent can improve your ability to communicate in different ways!
