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Singing it back Autumn term daytime singing
31/08/2010
Singing it back Autumn term daytime singing term starts on Friday 17th Sept 2010 for a 12 week term until 10th Dec.
Term dates : Friday 17th Sept - Friday 10th Dec (with a one week break for half term at the end of October)
There will be an opportunity to take part in a community choirs concert at the end of term for those who wish to participate. If you would like to book your place please email mary@singingitback.com.
Mary Bourne
Music leader, Natural Voice Practitioner's network
Other local choirs and events
27/05/2010
If you like Euphonix you might like one of these too - or if you're looking for something different - or if we can't fit you in.
...or find a local choir at British Choirs on the Net, "the UK's largest Choral Community".
Singing it Back
Mary Bourne at Singing it Back offers adult weekly evening groups, daytime singing and one day workshops.
The Wilful Choir
Led by Associated NVPN member Hannah Rose Tristram "this choir involves helpful warm-ups and a range of juicy songs from world to gospel to pop." Mondays, 8.00 - 9.30 in the Old Bowling Pavilion, Canbury Gardens, Kingston Upon Thames Phone: 07771511726
HeartSong Acappella Choir
If you'd like something a bit more "spiritual" than Euphonix, this might be for you. HeartSong meet on Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm, at St. Richard's Church, Ashburnham Rd, Ham, Surrey, TW10 to sing chants, rounds and songs from Africa, Europe, Taize, Eastern Europe, Gospels, Spirituals. Cost £88/£66 per term.
Singers and Songs - singing courses
Singing Courses Lunch hour courses in Kingston and evening courses elsewhere: Learn to sing Develop your Voice Perform Solo and Group Singing
The Surbiton Escalator Choral Society
Fancy doing something different - fancy singing in a mass choir whilst you ride the escalators of well known shopping centres, or joining in a musical procession through Kingston or Surbiton? If these appeal, join the The Surbiton Escalator Choral Society Facebook group - or see http://www.seethingwells.org/Welcome_to_Seething.html.
Kingston Orpheus Choir
"...always delighted to hear from prospective members". No audition - just come along to a rehearsal - ability to read music desirable, but by no means essential. Rehearsals from 8-10pm on Wednesdays at St John the Evangelist Church, Springfield Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SB.
Kingston Choral Society
"The Choir has about 120 singers and has retained a reputation for quality music making. It performs with a period-instrument orchestra when singing Bach, Handel and other early repertoire and works with soloists of the highest calibre." Rehearsals on Thursday evenings, 8.00pm - 10.00pm, in the Main Hall at Hollyfield School in Surbiton. If you decide to join, there is a simple voice test - no preparation required, "nothing too terrifying"!
London Bulgarian Choir
For something completely different, the London Bulgarian Choir led by native Bulgarian singer Dessislava Stefanova. Weekly choir rehearsals in the Sofia Art Gallery, in the basement at the Bulgarian Embassy, 186-188 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5HL, nearest tube South Kensington or Gloucester Road. Rehearsals every Tuesday 7:30 - 9.30pm. Newer people should come at 7.00pm to revise existing repertoire. Cost £5, or £4 concessions.
Vocality
"Simply singing" groups include ones meeting in Richmond and Claygate. No auditions. World, gospel, pop music. Offer 1 free session. (Ruth Fenton, who ran a workshop for us in August, is a Vocality choir leader.) Contact 07985 094322 or catherine@vocalitysinging.co.uk
Kingston Madrigal Society
A local choir with no website who sing madrigals and other unaccompanied choral music, typically by such composers as Byrd, Dowland, Lassus, etc. Some ability to sight-read is needed. Singing meetings on the first Saturday of every month,7.30pm – 9.30pm in the Vestry Hall, St Luke’s Church, Gibbon Road, Kingston.
Please contact Jennifer Alwen, Hon Secretary for more information on 020 8788 3671.
The Few
27/05/2010
LUNCHVOX begins in LONDON BRIDGE!
25/08/2010
See http://www.lunchvox.co.uk/.
More InformationCommunity Choir at Richmond College
16/12/2009
Another chance to sing for those of you who just can't get enough or want something different, including music from "Puccini and Elgar to Gershwin and Lennon".
Thursday evenings, 6.30 - 8.00, during term times at Richmond upon Thames College, Egerton Road, Twickenham TW2 &SJ. Join anytime, no auditions.
Further info from chris.mitchell@rutc.ac.uk
More InformationThe Landmark Sound
07/04/2010
Tuesday, 7.00pm–8.30pm
Starts: 20th April 2010
Course Tutor: experienced choir leader Phoene Cave
Landmark Arts Centre
Ferry Road
Teddington
London TW11 9NN
This choir is ideal for people who love to sing but can’t read music. Learn a wide range of songs including pop, gospel, world music and musical theatre, as well as basic breathing and vocal techniques.
Suitable for all ages from 14+ and men are particularly welcome. Early booking recommended as places are limited.
Performing is not the central purpose of the Sound, but the choir will be involved in a performance in November at the Centre.
Cost: £84 for a 12 week term (£78 Landmark Members)
Contact: 020 8977 7558 officemanager@landmarkartscentre.org
http://www.landmarkartscentre.org/whats-on/adult-classes.html
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