Lead the Choir - conductor training, session 3

Do you conduct, teach or lead singing in any kind of choral group?
Share your experiences and problems; explore and develop skills.

Making Music North East and ABCD (north) are collaborating to mount this event, in three parts:

Session 3
Saturday 24th April 2010, 7.30pm. Attend a concert by the Northern Sinfonia with Sinfonia Chorus performing the Durufle Requiem and Eternal Light, a new work by Howard Goodall.

At this concert you will see the final results of the rehearsal you observed with Simon Halsey in March.

The concert will take place in Hall 1 at The Sage Gateshead.



Other sessions
Saturday 13 March, 4 - 7pm. A model rehearsal of the Northern Sinfonia Chorus with Simon Halsey (Durufle - Requiem and a new work by Howard Goodall).
Observation, questions and discussion.

Saturday 17 April. One-day Workshop with Peter Broadbent and Keith Orrell. Royal Grammar School, Jesmond, Newcastle.

Who is it for?
For experienced and less experienced conductors in two parallel groups. Opportunities for hands-on practice.

Location
Gateshead/Newcastle (The Sage Gateshead/Royal Grammar School, Jesmond)

Cost
Fee for the whole project: £85
Concessions (full-time students or unwaged): £65
Schools, colleges, choirs and authorities may offer financial assistance and you are urged to enquire.

For more information
Contact Roger Crowther, rogercrowther@talktalk.net, 0191 284 6615 or Howard Layfield, howard.layfield@talktalk.net.

To download the full information and enrolment form click here (downloads as a PDF).

Lead the Choir - conductor training, session 2

Singers needed to form guinea pig choir!
We're looking for experienced singers who read music to join our 'guinea pig' choir at this conductor training session on Saturday 17 April at Royal Grammar School, Jesmond. You'll work with the trainee conductors as they explore conducting techniques and rehearsal practices, under the expert guidance of Keith Orrell and Peter Broadbent.

The music to be covered includes Derufle's Requiem and a wide range of shorter pieces. Singers will be provided with tea and coffee, and sandwiches at lunchtime. Ideally singers would take part for the whole day but we can also accommodate some who can only attend for half the day (morning: 10am - 1pm, afternoon 1.45 - 4.45pm).

For more information or to register your interest contact Howard Layfield, howard.layfield@talktalk.net, 01661 871105.


Conductor training
Do you conduct, teach or lead singing in any kind of choral group?
Share your experiences and problems; explore and develop skills.

Making Music North East and ABCD (north) are collaborating to mount this event, in three parts:

Session 2
Saturday 17 April 2010, 10am - 5pm. This is a one-day workshop with Peter Broadbent and Keith Orrell. Peter is the conductor of The Joyful Company of Singers, as well as conducting professional and amateur choirs and orchestras in the UK and overseas. Keith is conductor of Liverpool Welsh Choral Union and the William Byrd Singers, Manchester.

At the workshop participants will be divided into two groups according to experience. Less experienced conductors will explore the basics of preparation, communication and gesture. More experienced conductors will further develop their skills and knowedge of choral conducting. Both groups will work with a guinea pig choir and an accompanist.

The workshop will take place at Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle (nearest Metro station: Jesmond, roughly a 5 minute walk).



Other sessions
Saturday 13 March, 4 - 7pm. A model rehearsal of the Northern Sinfonia Chorus with Simon Halsey (Durufle - Requiem and a new work by Howard Goodall).
Observation, questions and discussion.

Saturday 24th April, 7.30pm. Northern Sinfonia with Sinfonia Chorus perform the Durufle Requiem and a new work by Howard Goodall in Hall 1 at The Sage Gateshead.
See the final results of the rehearsal you observed in March.

Who is it for?
For experienced and less experienced conductors in two parallel groups. Opportunities for hands-on practice.

Location
Royal Grammar School, Jesmond

Cost
Fee for the whole project: £85
Concessions (full-time students or unwaged): £65
Schools, colleges, choirs and authorities may offer financial assistance and you are urged to enquire.

For more information
Contact Roger Crowther, rogercrowther@talktalk.net, 0191 284 6615 or Howard Layfield, howard.layfield@talktalk.net.

To download the full information and enrolment form click here (downloads as a PDF).

Lead the Choir - conductor training, session 1

Do you conduct, teach or lead singing in any kind of choral group?
Share your experiences and problems; explore and develop skills.

Making Music North East and ABCD (north) are collaborating to mount this event, in three parts:

Session 1
Saturday 13 March 2010, 4 - 9pm. Attend a model rehearsal of the Northern Sinfonia Chorus with Simon Halsey. The chorus will be beginning their work on the Durufle Requiem and a new work by Howard Goodall.

You will have the opportunity to observe the rehearsal, as well as having time for questions and discussion with Simon Halsey before and after the rehearsal.

The rehearsal will take place at The Sage Gateshead.



Other sessions
Saturday 17 April. One-day Workshop with Peter Broadbent and Keith Orrell. Royal Grammar School, Jesmond, Newcastle.

Saturday 24th April, 7.30pm. Northern Sinfonia with Sinfonia Chorus perform the Durufle Requiem and a new work by Howard Goodall in Hall 1 at The Sage Gateshead.
See the final results of the rehearsal you observed in March.

Who is it for?
For experienced and less experienced conductors in two parallel groups. Opportunities for hands-on practice. Whether you already conduct a choral group or would like to, this event will help you develop your skills and experience and feel confident leading singers.

Location
Gateshead/Newcastle (The Sage Gateshead/Royal Grammar School, Jesmond)

Cost
Fee for the whole project: £85
Concessions (full-time students or unwaged): £65
Schools, colleges, choirs and authorities may offer financial assistance and you are urged to enquire.

For more information
Contact Roger Crowther, rogercrowther@talktalk.net, 0191 284 6615 or Howard Layfield, howard.layfield@talktalk.net.

To download the full information and enrolment form click here (downloads as a PDF).