"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."

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: 0333 456 8580 or
email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

Special Offer on Non-Residential places- 25% Off. Price reduced from £148 to £111. Quote 'ATAC25' when booking

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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WORLD SONGS

Saturday 2 October 10.30am to 4.30pm
Village Hall
High Street
Great Easton (near Market Harborough)
LE16 8ST
Cost: details to follow

Email Leah for more details.

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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GOOD-TIME GOSPEL

Saturday 16 October 10am to 4pm
The Met
Market Street
Bury BL9 0BW
Cost: £20 (£15 concs.)
Call The Met on 0161 761 2216

Following the huge success of the Hits from the 60s workshop back in January, Chris has been invited back to Bury.

You don't have to be religious to enjoy the uplifting, passionate, exciting sounds of gospel music. Sing it big, sing it hot, sing it strong and loud! This workshop is open to all, even if you've never 'sung' outside the bathroom before! No experience is necessary and all songs will be taught by ear.

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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SING OUT THE WORLD!

Saturday 23 October 10.30am to 4pm (10.15am coffee)
Andover
Hampshire
Email Mary Holden or phone 01264 730628

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!
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GOOD VIBRATIONS

Saturday 30 October 10.30 to 4.30
Victoria Methodist Church
Stafford Road
Sheffield S2 2SF (off City Road)
Cost: £18 waged – £13 low waged – £9 unwaged
(bring lunch to share)
Email Mac or phone him on 0779 141 7049 for details.
Organised by the Purple Cats choir.

Following the huge success of his Paul Simon songbook workshop back in September 2009, Chris has been invited back to Sheffield. Spend a great day learning some of the Beach Boys' well-known songs, all arranged especially for voice only.
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VOICE PLAY

Saturday 13 November (time tbc)
Ipswich (venue tbc)
Contact Chris nearer the time for details.

A safe and friendly space to play with your voice. Discover the unique sound of your natural voice through games and warm up exercises. Develop your listening skills and your understanding of harmony. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun!

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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WINTER WEEKEND HARMONIES

Saturday 20 November 10.30 to 4.30
St Margaret's Parish Hall (use side entrance)
30 Polstead Road
Oxford OX2 6TN
Cost: £15 (bring your own lunch, tea and biscuits provided)
Email Caroline Fraser or phone 01235 550 252 for details.

Places strictly limited and must be booked in advance.
Please send cheque payable to Caroline Fraser, 9 Spring Gardens, Abingdon OX14 1AZ.

Join a friendly group of people of all ages and abilities who want to sing for fun and laughter in a relaxed atmosphere. Learn a range of harmony songs arranged for voice only. No experience necessary, all songs taught by ear.
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CHRISTMAS SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD — residential weekend

Friday 3 December to Sunday 5 December
Knuston Hall
Irchester
Wellingborough NN29 7EU
Northamptonshire
Phone (01933) 312104 or email enquiries@knustonhall.org.uk for details.

Christmas only comes once a year, so we'd better make the most of it! We are familiar with the well-known Christmas carols that come round each year, but there's a whole world of song out there that we don't know about.

Come and learn some absolutely gorgeous Christmas songs from a range of different cultures, all in glorious unaccompanied harmony. Discover Christmas songs from theh likes of Spain, Georgia, USA, Poland, Scotland, Hungary and maybe even a few unfamiliar gems from England.

This workshop is open to all whether you just sing in the bath, or perform in public. All songs have been carefully chosen and arranged for voice only, and will be taught by ear. No previous experience needed, just bring your vocal chords and your enthusiasm!

Learn a range of harmony songs arranged for voice only. No experience necessary, all songs taught by ear.
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WORLD SONGS — weekend singing workshop

Saturday 29 January 2011 10am to Sunday 30 January 2011 3pm
Stratford-upon-Avon YHA
Hemmingford House
Alveston
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RG

Cost: £90 (includes workshop, all meals, accommodation on the Saturday night)
To book please call 01789 297093 or email Stratford@yha.org.uk.

This is the second year this very popular workshop has run — make sure you book early!

Spend a weekend singing in beautiful Stratford-Upon-Avon (bed and breakfast accommodation available for the Friday night). Shake off those winter blues and get a taste of the wide range of styles and moods of singing that can be found across the globe. Songs come from traditions and cultures where singing comes as naturally as walking or talking and is a vital part of everyday life. All welcome, no experience necessary.

For details of the content, go to the workshop themes page.
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SING MORE AFRICA! — residential weekend

Friday 18 February 2011 6pm to Sunday 20 February 2011 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 0333 456 8580 or
email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

Last year's Sing Africa was so popular (it sold out fast!) that Chris is offering another weekend packed with brand new harmony songs from across the African continent. A great 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; haunting cries from Central Africa.

This workshop is open to all whether you just sing in the bath, or perform in public. All songs have been carefully chosen and arranged for voice only, and will be taught by ear. No previous experience needed, just bring your voice!

For details of the content see the Farncombe website from September onwards, or go to the workshop themes page.
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SINGING DAY

Saturday 19 March 2011 (time tbc)
Howgills
42 South View
Letchworth SG6 3JJ
Organised by Sing in Herts Phone Sue on 01727 862201 or 07947 006 221 for details or email via their website.

Learn a range of harmony songs arranged for voice only. No experience necessary, all songs taught by ear. Precise theme to be announced.
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SING THE BRITISH ISLES — residential weekend

Friday 10 June 2011 6pm to Sunday 12 June 2011 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 0333 456 8580 or
email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

You don't have to be a 'folkie' to enjoy singing traditional songs in wonderful 4-part harmony! Whether you only sing in the bath, or are in a choir, this weekend will use songs from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to create gorgeous group harmonies to die for.

The British Isles have a rich singing tradition stretching back centuries. Popular songs of the 'folk' have been passed down orally from generation to generation in a range of local dialects and languages. Many of us learnt traditional songs at school. Songs such as The Skye boat song, The Ash Grove, Widdicombe Fair, Blow the man down and Cockles and Mussels.

On this course you will learn traditional songs from the British Isles, all arranged especially for voice only in full glorious harmony. Some familiar, some unexpected, and some in new guises, but all guaranteed to delight and feed your musical soul!

For details of the content see the Farncombe website from September onwards.
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SACRED SONGS TO SOOTHE THE SOUL — residential weekend

Friday 30 September 2011 6pm to Sunday 2 October 2011 2pm
Farncombe Estate Centre
Broadway (Cotswolds) WR12 7LJ
Worcestershire
Contact Farncombe Estate: 0333 456 8580 or
email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

Enliven your spirit with a feast of harmony from cultures and traditions across the globe. Experience unaccompanied sacred singing used throughout the world to bring joy, healing & inspiration to people's lives.

'Sacred Song' covers an amazing musical diversity: gospel, wordless Jewish 'nigun', Corsican polyphony, Maori hymns, and much more.

You will learn songs from several different traditions, all especially arranged for voice in unaccompanied harmony.

The workshop is open to people of all faiths & none. No experience is necessary and all songs will be taught by ear. Whether you only sing in the car or are in a choir, come and be soothed by gorgeous harmonies.

For details of the content see the Farncombe website from September onwards, or go to the workshop themes page.
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