Singing Courses & Choral Workshops & Training

The Sixteen’s exciting new choral training scheme ‘Genesis Sixteen’ gives promising young singers aged between 18-23 the opportunity to receive free comprehensive training in the fundamentals of consort singing. The scheme involves four free residential courses a year, with a bursary for UK travel, food and accommodation. Genesis Sixteen will train its singers not only to fulfil all the basic principles of choral and consort singing (e.g. blend, ensemble and tuning) but also to make them aware of listening to and communicating with each other; to introduce them to a variety of styles and periods of music and work on them in a comprehensive and detailed manner. You can find a more detailed description and audition information on our website http://www.the-sixteen.org.uk/page/3180/Genesis-Sixteen.

15 March 2012

Platinum Choral Workshops present "England Redeemed" an Early Music Workshop with Scott Inglis-Kidger

CoMA Voices workshop: Exploring Contemporary Vocal Music. This workshop is part of the CoMA Open Score project. We will be exploring six brand new compositions for flexible vocal ensemble by postgraduate students at Trinity Laban Conservatoire  of Music and Dance. We will be working with the composers to share in the creative process of producing exciting and original choral works. The pieces will be varied in style and we will round off the day with an informal performance for the composers.

The workshop will be led by Sarah Leonard, a leading interpreter of contemporary vocal music and Musical Director of CoMA Voices. Sarah’s encouraging approach has helped many people develop their singing potential and understanding of contemporary music. This is the fourth year of this popular series of workshops at Trinity Laban. CoMA Voices is one of the ensembles of Contemporary Music making for Amateurs, which promotes participation in contemporary music for musicians of all abilities.

Previous experience of contemporary vocal music is not necessary. Time and place: 10:30 to 17:00 on Sunday 4 March 2012 at Trinity College of Music, Greenwich Cost: £20(£15 concessions) for CoMA members. Booking: contact Mick Kahn on 020 7249 5139 or coma-voices@downham.org.uk Also see www.coma.org for information about all CoMA activities

12 July 2012

Secular music by John Dowland and others

Thursday, 26th April 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday, 24th May 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday, 21st June 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday, 12th July 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm

The National Opera Studio, Wandsworth, Individual Workshop Cost: £20 All Workshops: £70

To book visit http://www.platinumconsort.com/go-crystal-tears-sign-up.html (Part of the Early Nights Programme)

Platinum Choral Workshops present "Musica Mediterranea" featuring music by Allegri, Victoria, Monteverdi and Lobo. 10:30-17:00 (Registration from 10am). St Mary's Church, Battersea. Cost: £40 (includes music booklet and break time refreshments) To book visit http://www.platinumconsort.com/the-grand-tour-2012.html

Le Chant des Oyseaux offers a choral workshop in Arradon (Brittany - France) with Franck Pellé-Rolland, choral conductor. Repertoire : Music in Bohemia by Ph. de MONTE, J. HANDL-GALLUS and A. DVORAK. Free brochure available. Please visit our website http://choral-workshops.monsite-orange.fr

Le Chant des Oyseaux offers a choral workshop in the abbey of Caunes-Minervois (Languedoc-Roussillon – south of France) with Franck Pellé-Rolland, choral conductor. Repertoire : Renaissance English music by Th. TALLIS, W. BYRD and J.BENNET. Free brochure available. Please visit our website http://choral-workshops.monsite-orange.fr

Le Chant des Oyseaux offers a choral workshop for conductors in the abbey of Caunes-Minervois (Languedoc-Roussillon – south of France) with Franck Pellé-Rolland, choral conductor. Repertoire : Sacred music of the Baltic States by A. PÄRT, U. SISASK and R. DUBRA. Free brochure available. Please visit our website http://choral-workshops.monsite-orange.fr

to 6 December 2012

Music for advent by G.P. da Palestrina, Orlande de Lassus, Johannes Eccard and Josquin Desprez 

Thursday, 20th September 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday, 18th October 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday, 15th November 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday, 6th December 2012 7:30pm-9:30pm

The National Opera Studio, Wandsworth, Individual Workshop Cost: £20 All Workshops: £70

To book visit http://www.platinumconsort.com/light-of-light-sign-up.html (Part of the Early Nights Programme)

International Oratorio Choir - Workshop 16-21 October 2012, Riva del Garda (Italy) - Stabat Mater (G. Rossini) Gioacchino Rossini’s Stabat Mater is the central piece of church music written by this Italian opera composer. It is based on a mediaeval poem called Stabat Mater Dolorosa. Following Italian traditions of church music, Rossini divided the mediaeval sequence in Stabat Mater into clearly separated solo and ensemble movements. The care with which he undertook this task is reflected in the fact that he used no material from earlier works whatsoever. Stabat Mater contains both operatic elements and features of church music: lively melodic patterns and dynamic rhythms can be found alongside contrapuntal sections composed in the old style. 

The rehearsals will be held on Lake Garda in Italy the International Oratorio Choir will be using the rehearsal rooms. The lake presents a wonderful spectacle of natural luminescence and colours, so that it is a unique holiday resort at any time of the year. The lakeside towns and villages with their architecture and imposing palazzi are a fascinating feature of this area. This enchanting environment will provide dedicated singers with a superb opportunity for an unforgettable musical event.

The final concert will be held at the Concert Hall in Riva del Garda (Italy) on 20 October 2012 at 20:00 hrs More information about this project: http://www.oratorio-choir.com/

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