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 Available this term are classes in Musicianship for Singers and Singing Workshops, arranged by appointment and tailored to your choir, singing group or gathering of friends. Appledown All Age Training Choir provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of choir practise and choral singing for all ages.  We organise several special events each year, including Workshops and Masterclasses. Please see below for further details. |
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 St. Michael's Junior ChoirMeet Tuesdays 7.15 - 8.00 p.m. |
St. Michael's Senior ChoirMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 7.30 - 9.00 p.m. (We use the RSCM 'Voice for Life' scheme for juniors and interested seniors). | ||
Meet 2nd Friday of each month during Term Time 7.30-9.00 p.m. |
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| Our 'Musicianship for Singers' classes include, music reading, sight singing, choral technique, ensemble singing skills, music history and interpretation. |
| Musicianship for Singers | By Appointment - Minimum of 4 singers |
| Please contact us to register your interest in a course. |
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| Our 'Singing Workshops' comprise of individual and ensemble tuition. Topics covered include, practical warm-ups, vocal technique, song interpretation and working with an accompanist. |
| Singing Workshops | By Appointment (minimum duration 2 hours) |
| Our workshops are tailored to your choir, singing group
or gathering of friends. You can reserve your place and indicate your preferred topics by
contacting us. |
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Please contact us to register your interest in a workshop and to receive further information. |
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| A one day workshop for singers wishing to enhance their singing skills, culminating in an informal performance.
Consideration will be given to various aspects of singing technique, such as: |
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Breathing and breath control Warming up Producing good tone Focus and resonance Music reading and sight singing Musical styles Interpretation |
Music will be taken from 'Paint your Wagon' - Lerner & Loewe Singers are asked to bring a copy of the vocal score, published by Chappell, this being readily available from County Libraries or to purchase. Singers will be expected to have prepared, as a minimum, their voice part in the following choruses (solo parts will be allocated or sung in unison at the discretion of the tutor): 8. They Call the Wind Maria - all voices unison or octaves 21. There's a Coach Comin' In - S & M sing T line; A sing T or Bar 26. Hand me Down that Can o' Beans - ditto 43. Wand'rin Star reprise - ditto 46. Finale - ditto Bring a picnic lunch or repair to the Ship Inn (a menu will be available on arrival); all other refreshments are provided. Places are strictly limited to 20 singers. |
| Singers £55
Observer (inc. performance) £10 As places are limited please reserve your place early by completing an application form and sending it to us with a cheque made payable to 'Gillian Gray'. |
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| A one day workshop for singers wishing to enhance their singing skills, culminating in an informal performance.
Consideration will be given to various aspects of singing technique, such as: |
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Breathing and breath control Warming up Producing good tone Focus and resonance Music reading and sight singing Musical styles Interpretation |
Singers should bring two contrasting pieces to work on, one from Rodgers & Hammerstein 'South Pacific' and one from any other 20th/21st Century show. Two additional copies of each song should be provided, one each for the tutor and the accompanist. Singers are encouraged to know their songs from memory as some movement may be incorporated into their sessions. Singers may collaborate on ensemble pieces as the second item if they wish. Observers are invited and encouraged to join in with the group sessions during the day. A maximum of 20 observer places are available. Bring a picnic lunch or repair to the Ship Inn (a menu will be available on arrival); all other refreshments are provided. Places are strictly limited to 10 singers. |
| Cost per Singer: £65 Cost per Observer (inc. performance): £10 As places are limited please reserve your place early by completing an application form and sending it to us with a cheque made payable to 'Gillian Gray'. |
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| A Masterclass for a maximum of 10 solo singers, interspersed with group sessions of complementary vocal and physical exercise for soloists and observers. |
Singers should bring two contrasting pieces to work on in the masterclass, one reflecting the theme 'Summer', from the opera, oratorio or song repertoire. All periods and styles are acceptable. Two additional copies of each song should be provided, one each for the tutor and the accompanist. Singers are strongly encouraged to know their songs from memory as some movement may be incorporated into their sessions. Observers are invited and encouraged to join in with the group sessions during the day. A maximum of 20 observer places are available. Bring a picnic lunch or repair to the Ship Inn (a menu will be available on arrival); all other refreshments are provided. A Recital of selected pieces will conclude the day. |
| Cost per Singer: £90 Cost per Observer Whole Day: £12, Morning Only: £7, Afternoon & Recital: £9 As places are limited please reserve your place early by completing an application form and sending it to us with a cheque made payable to 'GARET'. |
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| Module E Session 2: The power of music |
| Based on the syllabus for the RSCM (Royal School of Church Music) 'Voice for Life' Scheme, ribbon levels to be worked on will be based on the experience
of those taking part in the workshop. There will be opportunities for individual singing, with group directing for those preparing for the yellow ribbon.
Those who wish to may bring a picnic lunch to follow the workshop. |
| Adults £14
18 years & under £9 Please reserve your place by completing an application form and sending it to us with a cheque made payable to 'Gillian Gray'. |
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| The Appledown All Age Training Choir provides a comprehensive introduction to all
aspects of choir practise and choral singing for all ages, both beginners and the more experienced.
Choir training will be based on the
RSCM 'Voice for Life' award scheme,
with participants having the opportunity to work their way through the various levels. All participants may join to work towards the Light Blue, Dark Blue, Red and Yellow Ribbons. These awards are gained through continuous assessment and group activities (no external exams) and will be presented at the Winter and Summer Concerts or at the Annual Choristers' Workshop. 'Voice for Life' is a nationally recognised scheme and a real alternative to taking music exams. |
| All Age Training Choir | Currently meets at 6.00p.m. for 1 hour on alternate Wednesdays. |
| The Fee per hour is £7, due termly in advance,
plus 'Voice for Life' workbooks at cost. Parent and child discount available. Please contact us to register your interest. | |
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| Gillian Gray, Appledown Centre, Scrubbs Farm, Bishops Sutton, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HR. Telephone/Fax: 01962 736029 E-mail: appledown@hotmail.co.uk |