A Toolbox for Better Singing.
Sorry I hadn’t gotten this one up before now. We must have done it back in the day before the website. But better late than never. Apologies, too, that this has no individual score parts. You’ll have to struggle along with all three together. But I did give you individual audio parts to listen to while … Read more
Carol has handily revamped some of the SAB writing in this arrangement and I have redone the audio files to keep up with the slightly more modern website. Hope this helps. Here is a printable copy of The Virgin Mary for you to download and print. The audio files are a bit under tempo to … Read more
Hi Group, Here’s the Rhythmaname Match Game sheet to test your rhythm reading, for those of you who missed our last session. Mostly for fun but good training, too. We’ll go over it next session. You can download the PDF here if you want to print it out. Which brings me to alerting you to … Read more
…..courtesy of Mike Howell, a man of many stories and many talents.
Here’s one of the all time greats of English folk music. From Wikipedia: The lyrics are first found in publications as far back as 1787. A broadside in the Bodleian Library, Oxford dates from about 1803. Early editions are often referred to as “The Lamenting Maid” or “The Lovesick Maid”. It was only with William … Read more
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
I saw these rules today on Facebook and had to send them to you all. I expect to see them all in evidence on Thursday night. 😉
Welcome back, everyone! And a special welcome to any newbies coming aboard. We’re beginning with a lovely arrangement of the Sine Nomine arranged by Vaughan Williams. Here are the parts for those of you who wish to get in a bit of advanced study before Thursday night. 3-Parts – SAB Audio Soprano Part – Audio Alto … Read more
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.
A message from Conductor/Singer Ruth Kerr: Madrigal Mayhem and A Capella Camaraderie! Hello! I invite you to take part in a morning workshop devoted to the discovery and enjoyment of unaccompanied choral part-singing – women only! Some singing experience would be useful, but we will take our time learning the notes. I intend to … Read more