My good friend Bill Russell posted this on Facebook and I had to share it with you. Opera stories abound, but this one is priceless. I thought my own City Opera debut was fraught but this knocks me into the shade! And you had to know Jerry Hadley (and I only knew him slightly) to … Read more
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Musicianship work
Hi all, Here’s a link to a bit of an explanation of scales, key signatures, rhythms and the like, which may be helpful to some of you. We’re happy to give even more information down the line, if you’re very keen. Hope it’s helpful. Carol Musicianship Lesson 1
A few photos from our 1st October session…..
…..courtesy of Mike Howell, a man of many stories and many talents.
LVW Payment Policy
Payment Policy We often have requests for members to pay only for each session attended. However, we are starting to feel that we need a more formal policy, as most courses or groups have a termly subscription fee. So: Course fee is £70 per term. Some terms will include 8 sessions for that price, … Read more
Come & Sing – Fauré Requiem and Rutter Anthems
For those interested, this is Saturday 11 July at St Anne’s Church on Western Road in Lewes. Peter Farrant will run a workshop for singers, beginning at 2.00pm, followed by a performance of Faure’s Requiem at 7.45pm. (Friends’ Fabric Fund to benefit.) For bookings and/or further information call 01273 475201.
New music for 2014! 3 Purcell Catches & Mozart’s Ave Verum
Happy New Year, LVW-ers! Here are 2 new pieces (actually 4!) to get busy on. I’ll makes separate posts for these to make them easier to search later on. To those of you who don’t read any music, please don’t fret a bit––that’s what the audio files are for. However, I would advise trying to … Read more
New Study: Choir practice reduces anxiety!
Hi Group, I’ll be posting a list of repertoire for this Thursday very shortly, but meantime I thought you’d find this interesting reading. PSYPOST: Those Who Attend Choir Practice Report Less Anxiety Enjoy! PK
Sorry, had to share this….
With all the bloody competitions out there trying to show how untrained people can and should be conducting in major opera houses or singing solos with major orchestras while us poor blighters are shelling out good dosh for tickets… ahem, sorry but I mean, really! Anyway, I found this somewhat amusing. And I’ll promote his … Read more
Link to MP3 files for downloading
I’m once again offering all of the MP3 files from the site as a download from a single link. Good if you want to be able to load them onto your iPod or computer for offline study purposes when there’s nothing good on telly. Or YouTube. The link is only good for 14 days so … Read more