You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time

Back by popular demand, Beth will be creating an upbeat fun session of singing.  Everyone welcome what ever age, or experience.  All the songs will be taught by ear with lyrics on the big screen.  Feel free to bring some sparkle!

During this musical theatre workshop you’ll explore a West End/Broadway classic arranged a Capella and in four part harmony. The session will be fast paced and a whole lot of fun! You’ll learn the parts by ear so you don’t need to be able to read music, but you’ll need a score to work from on the day. You’ll be sent a pdf nearer the time and a few spare copies will be available on the day. 

Two beautiful bird themed pieces four centuries apart. Orlando Gibbons’ The Silver Swan is utterly fulfilling to sing and Daryl Runswick’s arrangement of Blackbird with a little whistling for someone!

Copies provided but you can view PDFs online to print/use on tablet.

The Silver Swan - SAATB version Edited by Rafael Omnes, bottom of list on CPDL. MP3 audio part tracks there too.

https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/The_silver_swan_(Orlando_Gibbons)

Blackbird - several cheeky PDFs eg @ PDFcoffee

You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time.

Join us for a swashbuckling Sea Shanties Workshop! Open to all, this session explores traditional maritime songs taught in rich harmony. Learn the melodies that once echoed across the seas and sing together in true sailor spirit—no prior experience needed and all the lyrics will be on the big screen.

Join Clara for a workshop of glorious a cappella singing. Expect uplifting songs from around the world. No experience necessary, everything will be taught by ear - all welcome!

"I have no experience in singing in a choir, the pace and teaching were excellent and totally appropriate for a beginner!"
"Lovely balance of songs and so refreshing to have songs with plenty of interest, yet not too complicated as to be unachievable."
"An inspiring very professional choir leader - really impressive."

Join Alice to explore two beautiful pieces of Tudor Church music, and discover how music developed through the religious upheaval of the reformation. These stunning pieces travel from simple harmony to intricate weaving lines - please come and bring them to life!

‘O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit’, Thomas Tallis - sung in English, four part harmony
https://cpdl.org/wiki/images/6/6d/O_Lord%2C_give_thy_Holy_Spirit_Tallis.pdf
 

‘Gloria in excelsis Deo’, Thomas Weelkes - sung in Latin, six part harmony

https://cpdl.org/wiki/images/5/56/Gloria_Weelkes.pdf

Please print your own copies, or bring copies on your ipads.  There will be a few spare copies brought on the day - but we can't provide for everyone. (Bring a pencil too!)

Learning tracks are also available:

Tallis O Lord give thy holy spirit, arr. Gibb
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/akf20nc7yzk2uknha2qf9/ADiLqJjp2NY-igLu1lTMj78?rlkey=pq36risjyljzm0huqgoyefmq3&e=1&dl=0

Weelkes Gloria in excelsis deo
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o5bc6ny4k4pll5fin1xzp/ADjKbUy1k_7TFCQ8CnkILyM?rlkey=aaw4j2ml5fbev43s4cnw1sktg&e=1&dl=0

You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time.

Energetic and dynamic - anyone with a voice can join in, it doesn't matter what level singer you are. No sheet music - you'll learn songs by ear and have fun singing a song you're likely to know well!  Lyrics will be up on the big screen

Dr.Bannan will demonstrate the wordless Aural and Musicianship pedagogy he calls Harmony Signing. This approach develops harmonic experience and understanding that confers improved blend and tuning while representing a social, democratic means of deepening and enhancing knowledge of compositional techniques. No equipment is required: the method develops participation through the employment of a range of learnt gestures that convey both musical content (harmony, melody) and expression.  Everybody is welcome - experienced singers and new comers

Join this fun session to explore new approaches to folk harmony singing. Expect a mix of activities (aimed at developing musicality) and song learning. No need to bring anything - all will be provided on the day.

You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time

Back by popular demand, join experienced Gospel Choir Director and Bath Community Gospel Choir's founder, Jo Sercombe to learn some accessible gospel song from the Gospel repertoire. All learning will be done by 'hearing and singing back' and no previous experience is needed - just a desire to have a go and make a joyful noise! Lyrics will be on the big screen

This session is designed for you to watch, listen, learn and ask questions

The Noteables are 10 SATB singers who meet once a week to sing and perform acapella pop, folk, world and sacred music.  Tim Richards is in high demand as a vocal coach in the UK and Internationally working in both the Classical and Musical Theatre world.  He will be working with The Noteables on keeping pitch, timbre, breathing, tone and much much more.  You will see and hear him in action improving the choir while they sing 3 or 4 pieces of contrasting styles.  

Matt has written all sorts of choral music, both secular and sacred.  He will be writing an acapella piece specifically for this session over the summer holidays.  He will lead the session with his usual "charm and wit!"  You will be able to download the music, and learning tracks from the start of September so you can get to know the piece before the session.  A few spare copies will be brought on the day, but please do bring your own copy (and a pencil). 

To hear choral music composed by Matt, listen to his most recent album recorded in Bath with Horizons Choir.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0KayXpIshqgNAMda8JTPKF?si=hsEBRjVZQmKIeDwiUQH0aw

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itunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/serenades-of-harmony/1794717039

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