Stars, stripes and maple leaves: songs from across the pond
A fun weekend of fabulous harmony singing in a luxury venue in a country park in Telford. Come and celebrate amazing singer-songwriters from both Canada and the USA.
"What a good weekend that was and extra special because those were new arrangements. Thanks again Chris for making these things possible." Participant on 2017's Songs from across the pond weekend
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Friday 17 May 2024 5pm to Sunday 19 May 2024 2pm
Telford Holiday Inn
Telford TF3 4EH
Shropshire
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Cost: £270 (twin/double) | £335 (single occupancy of twin/double) PER PERSON
if booked and paid for by 16 February 2024, otherwise £20 per person more
ONLINE BOOKING OPENS 6pm MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2023
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Telford Holiday Inn
is set in 450 acres of the award-winning Telford Town Park half a mile from the city centre
and railway station, and just off the M54. Telford's iconic, 18th-century Ironbridge is 10 minutes' drive, and museums and historic sites along the Ironbridge Gorge
hark back to the Industrial Revolution. The weekend includes all meals, tuition and tea/ coffee breaks.
All bedrooms are twin or double en-suite and all furnished to a very high standard. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and there is wi-fi throughout the hotel.
Guests will also have free use of the hotel leisure facilities: swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
We will learn songs by song-writers such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and David Byrne (Talking Heads). A glorious celebration of amazing song-writing
talent from both Canada and the USA. There will also be opportunities to explore the local area and relax on the Saturday afternoon.
A weekend of glorious harmony singing, fun and laughter. No experience needed – just a love of singing!
All songs have been chosen carefully and arranged especially for voices 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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Feedback from previous Songs from across the pond weekend:
"Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend of music and the opportunity to meet so many lovely people. I thought your arrangements were excellent and I loved the challenges and what we achieved. Feeling simultaneously exhausted and energised!"
"Thank you, Chris, for an ENTIRELY awesome weekend: brilliant choice of songs and no mean feat to teach all new arrangements in one workshop. You done us proud!"
"Three years ago I wouldn't have dreamed I could be part of something like that. I so love to sing, even though they're not always the right notes, and the way you work suits me perfectly. Already looking forward to another weekend."