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Singing Courses & Choral Workshops & Training
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21 June 2008 |
Men's Harmony Singing
Workshop It's that time of year again when men gather together in
secret to make beautiful harmony sounds with their voices. So ... if you
are a man, or know one who can be persuaded, why not come along to this
annual harmony singing workshop just for blokes? 10:30am to 4:30pm, Soar
Valley Music Centre, Claremont Methodist Church, Claremont Street,
Leicester LE4 7QG (see
http://musicentre.co.uk/www/index.pl/claremont_centre for
directions) This will be the fifth
year that I've run this workshop: a full day of singing with a shared
lunch and we've made some pretty stunning sounds in the past –
definitely hairs on the back of the neck time! No experience is
necessary as all songs are taught by ear, the only requirement is that
you love to sing. This will be a fun and relaxing opportunity to learn
songs from cultures and traditions where men sing together as naturally
as walking or talking .Ł15 (bring lunch to share).
Contact: Chris Rowbury email:
chris@worldsong.co.uk Tel:
(024) 7665 9180 |
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28 - 29 June 2008 |
Ripley Choral
Weekend, Ripley St Thomas Chapel, Lancaster Ripley St Thomas School,
Lancaster is holding two events in this first Choral Weekend.
2.00pm Saturday 27th
June - Choral Workshop
A unique opportunity to watch
two outstanding choral directors working with choirs from two very
different traditions. Ralph Allwood, well known as founder of the Eton
Choral Courses and presently Precentor and Director of Music at Eton
College and conductor of the Rodolphus Choir, will present a workshop
with the young choristers of Ripley St Thomas School. This choir was
formed in September 2007 and has already given several successful
performances in the school’s lovely chapel and sung evensong at Carlisle
Cathedral and St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Ralph Allwood will
direct the choir in the rehearsal of pieces from the English choral
tradition. As a most experienced director of workshops all over the
world, we look forward to his tremendous enthusiasm, charisma and
wonderful sense of humour.
The Aurin Girls’ Choir from
the Kodály Music School, Kecskemét in Hungary are guests at Ripley for
this weekend, as part of their fifth UK tour. In 2006 the choir won two
gold medals in the World Choir Games in China and first prize at the
Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. The choir, from Kodály’s
birthplace, is one of many at the Kodály Music School, where they have
an enviable musical training under the direction of their conductor,
László Durányik. He studied at the famous Liszt Academy in Budapest, has
won several conducting prizes and has given workshops in Korea,
Australia and England as well as in his native Hungary. László Durányik
will give a demonstration of some of the techniques used in training his
choir and will rehearse some Hungarian repertoire.
The afternoon will end with a
short concert given by both choirs. The Open Rehearsals will be from
2.00pm and the Concert will be at 5.00pm Day Tickets are Ł5 and are
available on the door, or in advance from reception.
Further details can be found
at:
www.ripley.lancs.sch.uk/documents/RipleyChoralWeekend.pdf
7.00pm Sunday 28th
June
Concert given by the AURIN
GIRLS’ CHOIR
Conductor László Durányik
The choir will perform a
programme of music from over four centuries including sacred Renaissance
motets and works by contemporary Hungarian composers and folk song
arrangements. Tickets are Ł5 and are available on the door, or in
advance from reception.
Further details can be found
at:
http://www.ripley.lancs.sch.uk/documents/AurinGirlsChoir.pdf |
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5 July 2008 |
Singers of Note 12th Anniversary Choral
Workshop, Saturday 5th July, St Bartholomew's Church
Westhoughton, Bolton. Singers are welcome to
join this one day workshop in St Barts, this year with a mixed
flavour of some larger works including the 12-part O Gloriosa
Domina from Palestrina, the delightful Salve Regina from
Hernando Franco, and a Magnificat from Victoria. We also
celebrate the Vaughan Williams anniversary with the atmospheric
Valiant-for-Truth. Add some Mendelssohn, Gabrieli and a
sprinkling of smaller works, it promises to be a magical mix.
Open to groups and individuals of
all ages. Some basic sight-reading ability is required. Email
martin.westhorp@ntlworld.com for further details, or call
07710 988974
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15 - 18 July 2008 |
Experienced singers wanted for Summer Choral
Course presents by The Association “Les Amis de Jean Langlais”,
La Fontenelle as part of the 4th Langlais International Festival,
directed by Malcolm Archer with David Bednall (organ) in La Fontenelle,
Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. The 4-day course costs Ł80 and it will
include a performance in Dol Cathedral of the Messe Solennelle by
Jean Langlais and the Requiem by Duruflé. For further information
and details of how to register, contact 01296 688976 or
www.jeanlanglais.eu |
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20 - 26 July 2008 |
CoMA Contemporary
Music Festival Summer School at Doncaster College, High Melton
Campus. The CoMA Festival Summer School is the UK’s leading contemporary
music summer school. Now in its sixteenth year, it's a world of
contemporary music packed into a week. Open to singers, players and
composers of all abilities. See www.comasummerschool.org
for more details. |
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4 - 10 August 2008 |
The Liturgical Music Courses present the
East of England Liturgical Course at Norwich Cathedral, Ely Cathedral &
St Edmundsbury Cathedral. For more details visit
www.liturgicalmusic.co.uk/ |
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9 - 16 August 2008 |
Summer Singing Course South
of France
Vaison La Romaine in the South of France is the venue for
ProvenceSing, a week long summer school. Vaison is a
stunning Roman town set in glorious countryside, providing a
wonderful opportunity to combine sun and singing in a
memorable holiday. ProvenceSing is now filling fast and time
is running out if you still would like to book. Please take
a look at our website www.provencesing.co.uk
to see what you would be missing! Bookings must be received
by May 1st or we cannot guarantee you a place. For more
information please ring 01904 613647 eves or email
admin@provencesing.co.uk
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9 August & 16 August &
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Last Choir Standing is BBC1's new
series for Saturday nights -
www.bbc.co.uk/lastchoirstanding
Singing in choirs is one of the nation’s favourite pastimes with
over 25,000 registered choirs and at least half a million
members. Following a callout to choirs across the country some
of the UK’s best will be going head to head in this exciting new
talent search to find the nation’s favourite choir. And to run
alongside the television series, we're organising 2 Workshop
Events centred around the Big Screens in the centre of Hull on
Saturday 9th August, and Derby on Saturday 16th August and we'd
like to invite as many people as possible to be part of the
audience for the workshop, especially members of any local
choirs. Mike Brewer,
Director of the National Youth Choir, is running the choral
workshop on a stage in front of the Big Screen, with seating for
500 people. He will be teaching choirs and audience members new
music, which will be accompanied by African drummers. The
events will start at 3pm and run for 90 minutes.
The event will be ticketed, so
anyone wishing to be in the audience will need to apply in
advance in one of the following ways-
Online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/lastchoirstanding/events/index.shtml
Telephone 03700 100 150 (calls cost no more than
calls to 01/02 geographic numbers)
Email (for queries) lcs-events@bbc.co.uk
Ticket Registration is open at
7am on Friday 11th July, and closes at Midnight on Sunday 27th
July. There will be 500 tickets for each event. |
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10 - 17 August 2008 |
Run
by Singers Assisi Summer School. This popular course is
now in its fifth year and will be directed once again by Jeremy
Jackman. Assisi is a truly inspiring location, perched on top of
Mount Subasio in picturesque Umbria; a place of winding streets,
steps, bells, and pilgrims. We sing together for about five
hours a day, mostly in the morning, with coffee breaks in a
nearby garden café and a long break in the afternoon. The week
of study is followed by a concert in the prestigious Basilica di
San Francesco. Non-singing partners are also welcome subject to
availability. For more details please visit our website at
www.runbysingers.org
, send an email to
nick@runbysingers.org
or ring us on 01438 812100 during office hours. |
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23 - 29 August 2008 |
Helicon Arts is delighted to announce our 11th
Annual Choral Summer Course which is taking place this
August. The course will be based at Dalnagairn, a former
hunting lodge in the heart of the Perthshire glens. Led
by Ivor Setterfield (as featured on Channel 5's The
Singing Estate and the forthcoming BBC series
Maestro), the course is aimed at enthusiastic
amateur singers and will culminate in a public concert
on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. We will get into the Celtic
swing with a visit to the local Highland Games, a
Highland Fling and a chance to sample the delights of
Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery. There will also
be an excursion to the world-renowned Glamis Castle and
an opportunity to try your hand at fishing, horse-riding
or hill walking. All activities are included in the
price of the course, as is full board accommodation
(with one night in Edinburgh). Throughout the week,
hearty Scottish cuisine will be served up by our team of
local chefs. A healthy combination of challenging music
and an active social schedule will guarantee an
unforgettable experience!
There are
still a few places available - particularly for tenors
and basses - to request further details please visit our
website,
www.heliconarts.co.uk, call us on 0870 609 1068 or
send us an email (info@heliconarts.co.uk).
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24 - 29 August 2008 |
Corsham Consort Workshop A course
of one-to-a-part consort singing led by JanJoost van Elburg. The
Corsham Consort Workshop is for serious amateur and student
professional singers who are interested in developing their
musicianship in solo-voice unaccompanied vocal consorts. More
information from
www.lacock.org/html/corsham.html |
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25 - 31 August 2008 |
The Liturgical Music Courses
present the Malvern Liturgical Course at Worcester Cathedral,
Gloucester Cathedral & Great Malvern Priory. For more details
visit
www.liturgicalmusic.co.uk/ |
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20 -25 September 2008 |
Singing in Venice. A course
for choarl singers led by Robert Hollingworth. The programme to
be rehearsed features 16th Century Venetian music by Adrian
Willaert and Cipriano de Rore. More information from
www.lacock.org/html/venice.html |
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25 - 28 September 2008 |
Sing for
Pleasure presents Music of the Baroque, a long weekend
for singers and players enjoying music by Handel, Bach and
Vivaldi at Istituto Don Orione, Venice Italy. Applications must
be recived by 1 May 2008 after which a late booking supplement
of Ł25.00 will apply. For more information visit
www.singforpleasure.org.uk/ |
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10 - 12 October 2008 |
Come and Sing` Yorkshire
will take place at Sneaton Castle, Whitby. Musical Directors will be
Andrew Padmore and Gareth Green - both highly experienced choral
conductors. The main work to be studied this weekend will be
Mendelssohn’s Elijah. If you enjoy a good sing, excellent tuition, lots
of fun, friendly company, good food and a wonderful location then this
is for you! These events, which have now been running for several years
become fully subscribed, so you are advised to book early. For further
information please contact the Music Matters Administrator - Karen
Green, 01226 752738 or
Gareth@gareth73.freeserve.co.uk |
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19 - 25 October 2008 |
The Liturgical Music Courses present the
Wells Tudor Music Course at Wells Catgedral, with Alistair Dixon (Chapelle
du Roi). For more details visit
www.liturgicalmusic.co.uk/ |
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Singing & Voice Workshops in the Cotswolds -
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway, Worcestershire. Weekend workshops in the
Cotswolds for all vocal styles and abilities. Excellent standard of
tuition. Optional accommodation. Details Tel 01386 854100. Free brochure
available. Other course subjects for non-singing friends and partners.
Contact: Annette Morris
enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/sing
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Ongoing |
Voice
for
Life provides a framework for choral singers to develop
their vocal skills, their musical understanding and their knowledge
of repertoire. Intended for choirs of all kinds, whether in schools,
churches, or in the community, it is:
- A structured guide to vocal training
- Based on graded targets with informal assessment
- Complete with supporting resources to enable teachers and
choir trainers to deliver the programme with confidence
- Designed for use in schools, churches and other community
choirs
- Easy to use with clear layout
- Fully compatible with the RSCM Bronze, Silver & Gold
singing awards
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Ongoing |
London
Community Gospel Workshop Choir
This is a community workshop choir that
meets once a week for anyone who would like to learn to sing in a gospel style.
Gospel music is undoubtedly spiritual in nature and requires expression of
feeling, using body, mind and spirit. We believe it is something that everyone
can share in regardless of race, beliefs and abilities. Participants will learn
gospel singing as an art-form and improve their proficiency in singing. The most
important requirement on this course is the desire to learn, bags of enthusiasm
and the willingness to experiment and conquer inhibitions. The course will run
for 8 weeks and includes a public performance at the end....more |
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