forthcoming singing workshops
"Thank you so much for all the fun. It's so rare to find teachers who can really make you want to learn, but also do it with playfulness."
February 2012
SHARED VOICES
Saturday 11 February
10.30am to 1pm
(10.15am for registration/ coffee)
Bentley Village Hall
Station Road
Bentley (near Ipswich)
(between West Mill Green and Link Lane)
(approx postcode for Sat Nav IP9 2DW)
Cost: £7 (£4 for those on benefits or basic state pension).
Contact Clive Barker for more information: 01473 611171 or email clivebarker1@btinternet.com
One of Shared Voices' regular monthly workshops. Learn songs from around the world, in the original languages, in glorious unaccompanied harmony. It's great FUN!
These workshops are completely self-contained, brand new songs at each session and no need to have attended previously. Harmony songs from Africa, Eastern Europe, New Zealand, gospel, and much, much more. Open to everyone, no experience necessary and no need to read music (all songs taught by ear).
A relaxed, informal, challenging, rewarding morning of singing with like-minded souls, liberally laced with humour!
More sessions on 31 March (Bentley), 21 April (Bentley),
and 19 May (at alternative venue in Stutton).
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SING 60s CALIFORNIA — residential weekend
Friday 17 February 2012 6pm to
Sunday 19 February 2012 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 0333 456 8580 or
email
enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
Selling fast, book now to ensure your place!
The summer of love, surfing in the sun, hanging out on the beach —
all typical of the US West Coast in the 1960s. And the soundtrack to this
was often happy close harmony singing from the likes of the Beach Boys,
Mamas and Papas, Byrds, The Turtles and others.
This is a chance to learn some of these great songs, all chosen carefully and arranged for voice only. Come and lose yourself in gorgeous sunny harmonies and sing your cares away.
The course is open to anyone, whether you just sing in the bath, or perform regularly with your local choir. All songs will be taught by ear, so no need to read music. No previous experience is necessary, just bring your vocal cords and your enthusiasm.
For details of the content, see the
Farncombe website
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March 2012
SHARED VOICES
Saturday 31 March 10.30am to 1pm
(10.15am for registration and coffee)
Bentley Village Hall
Station Road
(between West Mill Green and Link Lane)
Bentley (near Ipswich)
(approx postcode for Sat Nav IP9 2DW)
Cost: £7 (£4 for those on benefits or basic state pension).
Contact Clive Barker for more information: 01473 611171 or email clivebarker1@btinternet.com
One of Shared Voices' regular monthly workshops. See 11 February for details.
More sessions on 21 April (Bentley), and 19 May
(at alternative venue in Stutton).
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April 2012
SHARED VOICES
Saturday 21 April 10.30am to 1pm
(10.15am for registration and coffee)
Bentley Village Hall
Station Road
(between West Mill Green and Link Lane)
Bentley (near Ipswich)
(approx postcode for Sat Nav IP9 2DW)
Cost: £7 (£4 for those on benefits or basic state pension).
Contact Clive Barker for more information: 01473 611171 or email clivebarker1@btinternet.com
One of Shared Voices' regular monthly workshops. See 11 February for details.
Next session on 19 May (at alternative venue in Stutton).
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SING YOURSELF FREE IN HARMONY HEAVEN
— residential weekend
Friday 27 April 2012 6pm to
Sunday 29 April 2012 3pm
Belsey Bridge
Ditchingham
Bungay NR35 2DZ
Suffolk
Cost: £175 (shared bathroom)/ £200 (en suite)
if booked before 29 February 2012
£190 (shared bathroom)/ £220 (en suite)
after 29 February 2012
Click to download a booking form or contact Chris for more information.
A weekend to develop and fine-tune your harmony singing skills and vocal
technique (no matter how experienced you are) all in a
fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Belsey Bridge is located 12 miles south of Norwich on the Suffolk/ Norfolk boarder. It is set in over 20 acres of grounds with many delightful walks in the surrounding countryside. The weekend includes all meals (locally sourced food), tuition and tea/ coffee breaks.
Discover and unleash your unique natural voice through warm ups, games and harmony songs from across the globe. Learn more about breathing, vocal range, tuning, and the power of your singing voice, all in a fun, non-technical way.
Work in a safe, relaxed space with a bunch of like-minded singers
to explore and improve your harmony singing skills. No experience necessary,
no need to read music. Come and make beautiful music together!
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May 2012
SHARED VOICES
Saturday 19 May 10.30am to 1pm
(10.15am for registration and coffee)
Community Hall
Stutton IP9 2TA (near Ipswich)
NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
Cost: £7 (£4 for those on benefits or basic state pension).
Contact Clive Barker for more information: 01473 611171 or email clivebarker1@btinternet.com
One of Shared Voices'
regular monthly workshops. See 11 February for details.
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SINGING FOR ALL — A DAY IN HARMONY
Saturday 26 May 10.30am to 4.30pm
Parochial Hall
High Street
Kenilworth CV8 1LZ (parking in Abbey Fields)
Cost: £15 if paid before 30 April, or £20 thereafter
((bring lunch to share)
Send a cheque payable to Chris Rowbury to 46 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge IP12 4ET or email Chris to book.
An exhilarating day of harmony singing for anyone who wants to sing — whether you think you can or not! Taught by Chris in his inimitable style using humour, fun and a (very bendy) rod of iron!
This will be the third year running that Chris has run this popular workshop, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!
Learn a range of songs from around the world, in the original languages, in glorious unaccompanied harmony: African, gospel, Eastern European, New Zealand maori and more.
Everything will be taught by ear (no need to read music!). No previous experience needed — just bring yourself and have a go. Whether you've only ever sung in the shower, or you're already in a choir, there will be something here for everyone — all in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
You'll be amazed at the sound we create together and a recording of the workshop will be made available free afterwards to remind you of the day.
For details of the content and to hear recordings of previous workshops, see the
workshop themes page.
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June 2012
SONGS TO SEND YOUR SPIRIT SOARING — residential weekend
Friday 22 June 2012 6pm to
Sunday 24 June 2012 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 0333 456 8580 or
email
enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
The first customers to book on certain weekend courses at Farncombe will get a super-discounted price. Check out the Early Bird page of their website.
Sing big, sing strong, sing loud and proud. Come and spend the weekend
learning a range of uplifting and upbeat songs from across the globe guaranteed
to set your heart racing and send your spirit soaring.
All songs have been arranged specially for voice only and will be sung in gorgeous three- and four-part harmony. No experience is necessary and no need to read music as all songs will be taught by ear.
Well known for his informal singing workshops, Chris Rowbury has proved ime and again that everyone can enjoy singing together whatever their background or experience. Join him for the weekend to have fun and a bit of a laugh, find your natural voice, discover new songs from other cultures, feel the joy of creating rich and vibrant harmonies, sing your heart out and make some new mates.
So if you only sing in the shower, or you're in a choir, there will be something here for everyone.
For details of the content, see the
Farncombe website
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July 2012
SINGING FOR ALL: A WEEKEND IN HARMONY
— residential weekend
Friday 27 July evening to Sunday 29 July afternoon
Ambleside YHA
Waterhead
Ambleside LA22 0EU
Cumbria, Lake District
Cost: £140 (per person in twin room, shared bathroom)/
£195 (single occupancy)
if booked before 30 April 2012
£160 (per person in twin room, shared bathroom)/
£215 (single occupancy)
after 30 April 2012
Click to download a booking form or contact Chris for more information.
A weekend of glorious harmony singing, fun and laughter. No
experience needed — just a love of singing!
Ambleside is in the very heart of the Lake District. The large hostel is
just outside a busy village on the shores of Lake Windermere. The views from
the lounge and many of the waterfront bedrooms are outstanding. The weekend
includes all meals (locally sourced food), tuition and tea/ coffee breaks.
The weekend will draw on songs from a wide range of sources from across the globe. The workshop will consist of warm-ups, simple songs that bring instant rewards and also more complex songs in several parts that offer the rewarding challenges. There will also be opportunities to explore the local area and relax.
All songs have been chosen carefully and arranged especially for voices only. Lose yourself in thrilling rhythmic songs from Africa, rich dark harmonies from Eastern Europe, uplifting African American Gospel and the sweet sounds of the Pacific.
Everything will be taught by ear (no need to read music!). No previous experience needed — just bring yourself and have a go. Whether you've only ever sung in the shower, or you're already in a choir, there will be something here for everyone — all in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
You'll be amazed at the sound we create together and a recording of the workshop will be made available free afterwards to remind you of the weekend.
For details of the content and to hear recordings of previous workshops, see the
workshop themes page.
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September 2012
I WANT TO BREAK FREE: THE SONGS OF QUEEN — residential weekend
Friday 28 September 2012 6pm to
Sunday 30 September 2012 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 0333 456 8580 or
email
enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
The first customers to book on certain weekend courses at Farncombe will get a super-discounted price. Check out the Early Bird page of their website.
Don't stop me now! If you want to break free with your voice, create a
kind of magic, and spend a weekend belting out well-known Queen songs, you've
come to the right place.
Spend an entire weekend learning and singing some of their famous hits
especially arranged for voice only, all in glorious harmony. The course is
open to anyone, whether you just sing in the bath, or perform regularly with
your local choir.
All songs will be taught by ear, so no need to read music. No previous experience is necessary, just bring your vocal cords and your enthusiasm!
Please note we will NOT be learning Bohemian Rhapsody. Sorry!
For details of the content, see the
Farncombe website
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November 2012
ABBAcappella — residential weekend
Friday 9 November 6pm to Sunday 11 November 2pm
The Nightingale Centre
Great Hucklow
Derbyshire
Cost: £175 (single or twin standard)/ £200 (twin ensuite)/
£210 (single ensuite)
if booked before 31 July 2012
£190 (single or twin standard)/ £220 (twin ensuite)/
£230 (single ensuite)
after 31 July 2012
Click to download a booking form or contact Chris for more information.
Spend a cosy weekend learning some of ABBA's finely crafted pop songs:
great songs, good company, glorious sounds.
The Nightingale Centre is set in the heart of the Derbyshire Peaks. Although less than an hour from Greater Manchester or Sheffield, the Centre's quiet village setting is just the place to get away from it all. Cosy, fully centrally heated throughout with open fires in the lounge and library, the Centre also prides itself on its excellent home cooking. The weekend includes all meals (locally sourced food), tuition and tea/ coffee breaks.
Learn some of ABBA's best-loved songs, all specially arranged for voice only. Come and sing your heart out and bathe in the glorious harmonies of Sweden's most famous pop group.
Despite 'only' being pop songs, ABBA's repertoire is fantastically rich, varied and relatively complex, offering a challenging and rewarding weekend of learning and singing.
In this relaxed and informal workshop you will learn well-known ABBA songs such as I have a dream, Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, When all is said and done, and more. All songs have been arranged especially for voice only and will be sung in unaccompanied harmony. The workshop is open to anyone — no experience is necessary and all songs will be taught by ear.
You'll be amazed at the sound we create together and a recording of the workshop
will be made available free afterwards to remind you of the weekend.
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A WHOLE WORLD IN SONG
Saturday 17 November 10.30am to 4.30pm
Howgills
42 South View
Letchworth SG6 3JJ
Cost: £23 (bring lunch to share)
Organised by Sing in Herts.
You can book online nearer the time at singinherts.co.uk or contact Sing in Herts for more information on where to send your cheque.
An exhilarating day of harmony singing for anyone who wants to sing — whether you think you can or not! Taught by Chris in his inimitable style using humour, fun and a (very bendy) rod of iron!
Learn a range of songs from around the world, in the original languages, in glorious unaccompanied harmony: African, gospel, Eastern European, New Zealand maori and more.
Everything will be taught by ear (no need to read music!). No previous experience needed — just bring yourself and have a go. Whether you've only ever sung in the shower, or you're already in a choir, there will be something here for everyone — all in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
You'll be amazed at the sound we create together and a recording of the workshop will be made available afterwards to remind you of the day.
For details of the content and to hear recordings of previous workshops, see the
workshop themes page.
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