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SING AFRICA! — residential weekend

Friday 12 February 6pm to Sunday 14 February 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 01386 854100 or
email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

FULLY BOOKED. CONTACT FARNCOMBE TO GO ON THE WAITING LIST.

A residential weekend version of this ever-popular one-day workshop. An opportunity to sing and move to infectious African rhythms. Full-bodied harmonies from South Africa; overlapping rhythms from West Africa; gentle lullabies from East Africa; haunting, exotic melodies from North Africa. No experience necessary.

For details of the content, go to the Farncombe website or workshop themes page.
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CLASSIC POP SONGS

Saturday 27 February 10.30am to 3.30pm
The Co-op Rooms (above the Co-operative Store)
corner of Barlow Moor Road and Hardy Lane
Chorlton
Manchester M21 7QH
Cost: £15 Bring lunch to share
Organised by the Manchester Community Choir
To book please email Stella Green

SOLD OUT!

Fresh off the juke box, classic songs from the 60s and 70s, all arranged for voice only. Expect some Motown, Beatles, Beach Boys, maybe even the Rolling Stones. Familiar songs, stunning harmonies. No experience necessary as all songs will be taught by ear.
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SING IN THE SPRING

Saturday 10 April 10.30am to 4.30pm
Denver Village Hall
Sluice Road
Denver PE38 0DY
Near Downham Market, Norfolk
Cost: £25 (£20 early booking discount before Easter 2010)
Bring lunch to share
Bookings from December 2009 on 01945 430 440 or 07788 411 856
or email Pauline Bantoft

An exhilarating day of harmony singing for anyone who wants to sing — whether you think you can or not! Songs from Africa, the Balkans, New Zealand, and more — maybe even some pop! No experience necessary, all songs taught by ear.
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WORLD MUSIC ACAPPELLA

Saturday 17 April 10.30am to 4pm (10.15am coffee)
The Fairground Craft & Design Centre
Weyhill
Andover SP11 0QN
Hampshire
Cost: £20 (proceeds to Animals Asia and the Moon Bear rescue)
Cafe available at venue, or bring own lunch.
Booking essential as numbers limited. Email Mary Holden or phone 01264 730628

An exhilarating day of harmony singing for anyone who wants to sing — whether you think you can or not!

Learn songs from all around the world especially arranged for voice only. 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!

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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SING AFRICA!

Saturday 24 April 10.30am to 4.30pm
Townhill Theatre
Swansea Metropolitan University
Townhill Road
Swansea SA2 0UT
Cost: £25 full / £20 early booking concession before April 10th.
Cafe available at venue, or bring own lunch.
Contact Stuart Jones: 01792 540820 or
email stuartjones@ntlworld.com

An opportunity to sing and move to infectious African rhythms. Full-bodied harmonies from South Africa; overlapping rhythms from West Africa; gentle lullabies from East Africa; haunting, exotic melodies from North Africa. No experience necessary.

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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WORLD SONGS

Saturday 22 May 10.30am to 4.30pm
Ipswich (venue tbc)
Cost: details to follow

Come and learn songs from Africa, South America, New Zealand and much, much more! All in glorious unaccompanied harmony arranged especially for voice only. All welcome, no experience necessary.

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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WORLD MUSIC CHOIR FOR A DAY

Sunday 6 June 11am to 5pm
School of Oriental and African Studies ( SOAS)
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
Cost: £25 (All income generated from workshop fees will go towards the costs of running the SOAS World Music Choir for the remainder of the year.)
Contact: email Deb Viney or download a booking form.

We will sing a selection of music from countries around the world, in the original languages, in glorious unaccompanied harmony, all arranged for voice only. It's great FUN! This workshop provides an opportunity for anyone and everyone to be part of a choir, just for one day. All welcome, no experience necessary.

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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CLASSIC POP SONGS — residential weekend

Friday 11 June 6pm to Sunday 13 June 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 01386 854100 or
email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

Brand new workshop! They say that the old songs are the best, and that is indeed the case with many classic pop songs of the 60s and 70s. This weekend will be filled with the sound of songs from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Motown, The Byrds, The Who, Cat Stevens and many more.

For details of the content, go to the Farncombe website or workshop themes page.
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SONGS ON THE EASTERN WIND

Saturday 19 June (time tbc)
Stamford Arts Centre
27 St. Mary Street
Stamford PE9 2DL
Lincolnshire
Details to be confirmed.
Box office: 01780 763 203

A day of unaccompanied harmony songs drawn from across Eastern Europe. You will be surprised and delighted by the rich and stunning harmonies we will produce in a relatively short time. All taught by ear in the traditional way. No previous experience necessary, just a love of singing.

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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WORLD SONGS

Saturday 17 July 10.30am to 4.30pm
Ipswich (venue tbc)
Cost: details to follow

Come and learn songs from Africa, South America, New Zealand and much, much more! All in glorious unaccompanied harmony arranged especially for voice only. All welcome, no experience necessary.

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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SONGS ON THE EASTERN WIND — residential weekend

Friday 24 September 6pm to Sunday 26 September 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 01386 854100 or
email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

A weekend of unaccompanied harmony songs drawn from across Eastern Europe. You will be surprised and delighted by the rich and stunning harmonies we will produce in a relatively short time. All taught by ear in the traditional way. No previous experience necessary, just a love of singing.

For details of the content, go to the Farncombe website or workshop themes page.
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