
WORKSHOPS FOR CHOIRLAB 18th October 2026
You must select one 65 minute workshop from each Session number



SESSION 1
10:15 - 11:20

You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time
WORKSHOP A - 10:15 - 11:20
Jo Lowry
90s DANCE CHOIR

Get ready to relive the soundtrack of the 90s in this fun, uplifting singing workshop. Together we'll sing our way through unforgettable club anthems, powerful choruses, and feel-good melodies that filled dance floors across the country.
Expect soaring vocals inspired by the hit that declared the rhythm is a dancer, a chance to tackle the famous question what is love?, and an opportunity to raise your voices to an optimistic anthem reminding us that things can only get better.
WORKSHOP B - 10:15 - 11:20
Jack Hamilton
ACAPELLA MUSICAL THEATRE

This will be a fast paced and energising workshop in a supportive and fun atmosphere. We will learn a four part a cappella arrangement of 'We Don't Talk Bout Bruno' from Disney's Encanto. We will take a look at vocal technique around belting and what this means for different registers while singing this style of music. Sheet music will be available, but everything will be taught by ear part by part, so please don't feel you need to read music.
WORKSHOP C - 10:15 - 11:20
Benedict Collins-Rice
GOMBERT'S GORGEOUS POLYPHONY
(Music Readers Only)

Pair your morning coffee with the rich, expressive and intricately woven Renaissance polyphony of Nicolas Gombert: the precursor to Monteverdi, Lassus, and Palestrina. We'll unpack his moving motet 'Lugebat David Absalom', discovering how its extraordinary emotional depth and colour are built from intertwining lines. Download music here: https://tinyurl.com/3hrs363r . No one-note filler parts here - Gombert gives everyone something wonderful to sing!

SESSION 2
11:45 - 12:50

You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time.
WORKSHOP D - 11:45-12:50
Katie Truman-Williams
COUNTRY CHORAL

Learn to sing ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ in an authentic Country & Western Style!
Join Conductor Katie Truman-Williams in a workshop that will be both joyful and fun! Come away with core skills for interpreting country choral music authentically.
This workshop is based on recent Masters Research Katie has undertaken in Choral Diction and Genre Authenticity, as well as her Certification in Accents & Linguistics. Be prepared to try new ideas, and get stuck into that country twang!
WORKSHOP E - 11:45-12:50
Emma Wheat
IMMERSIVE GOSPEL EXPERIENCE

Join Emma Wheat for a joyful, uplifting Gospel singing experience where music is learned by ear and enjoyed in the moment. We'll learn some fantastic contemporary Gospel songs, creating rich harmonies, infectious energy and a powerful sense of togetherness. No sheet music, no pressure, no performance—just the absolute thrill of singing, connecting and being fully immersed in the music.
WORKSHOP F - 11:45 - 12:50
Ben Sawyer
Crossover A Cappella
(Music Readers Only)

An energising crossover a cappella workshop celebrating blend, balance, and bold ensemble sound. Singers delve into music by a diverse range of composers, sharpening score‑reading skills while exploring vibrant styles. Expect lively exercises, unified tone, and practical tools that boost confidence, accuracy, and expressive freedom across genres.

SESSION 3
13:40 - 14:45

You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time.
WORKSHOP G - 13:40-14:45
Beth Morgan
FEMALE VOICE CHOIR

Revel in the female voice!. We'll learn a variety of short songs aimed to explore the different registers and timbres of unison and harmony songs written for female voices including folk, pop and jazz. All lyrics/music will be provided at the session.
WORKSHOP I - 13:40-14:45
Madeleine Cordes
MERRY MADRIGALS
(Music readers only)

Maddie has a particular interest in early music and vocal storytelling, and enjoys bringing historical repertoire to life through engaging, accessible workshops. Her sessions combine musical detail, historical context and good humour, helping singers develop confidence, blend and expression.
For this workshop, Maddie will explore the rich world of the English madrigal, celebrating the colours, imagery and humour of autumn through some of the finest examples from the Renaissance. Nearer the day, a link to the music will be provided in PDF format, wioth spare copies brought on the day for you to use.

SESSION 4
15:10 - 16:15

You must select one workshop from the three on offer at this time
WORKSHOP K - 15:10-16:15
Joanne Coomber
FIND YOUR GROOVE

Find Your Groove - Beyond the Score
Join Jo Coomber for an uplifting exploration of voice, rhythm and sound. Through playful vocal experiences and accessible percussion activities, we'll create the music of the moment together – listening, responding and discovering what emerges.
Warm, welcoming and full of variety, this session offers a refreshing opportunity to sing, play and connect in a whole new way.
WORKSHOP L - 15:10 - 16:15
Robert Brooks
CHORAL LIEDER
(Music Readers Only)

Discover the rich and wonderful world of choral Lieder! Through works by Schumann and Brahms, we will explore the expressive possibilities of our singing - covering important aspects of a bel canto approach to vocal technique, interpretation of Romantic music, and convincing delivery of German text. More importantly - it's just lovely lovely music! Near the day a PDF copy of the music will be made available, with spare copies available on the day.



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