3rd
International West End Choral Workshop
9th - 14th August 2010 Hotel Cabo Cervera - La Mata
Following two highly successful
Workshops
of
the past two years, Nigel Hopkins is holding his third one this year,
from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th August. A warm reception awaits all
'cool' participants in the magnificently air-conditioned function
room at the Hotel Cabo Cervera in La Mata, Torrevieja.
New Format! This year will take a similar
format, but with several additions to previous years. The general
idea will be to learn and rehearse many exciting pieces of music in
readiness to perform in our end-of-course concert on Saturday, 14th
August. On each day of the course, however, there will be a specific
theme for the day, highlighting important features of singing, and
helping singers to perform better - whatever their standard.
These will include:-
Monday: Breathing. Correct usage of the
breath whilst singing. This is one of the most important facets of
singing, and techniques will be discussed and practised in detail,
particularly with reference to the songs in rehearsal.
Also considered will be vocal health, increasing voice range, vocal
control and how best to deal with an ageing voice (something which
eventually catches up with us all!)
Tuesday: Voice Production. Participants
will be shown in detail how to correctly produce their voices, and
to use their diction to the fullest effect. Vowel shapes - so important
to the final sound made - will be demonstrated and practised in detail.
Wednesday: Soloists Master-Class. This
section of the course proved extremely popular last year, with both
Nigel and Matthew Hopkins listening to prospective or established
soloists, and bringing their vast professional experience to the fore
whilst discussing and demonstrating ways in which individual performances
could be improved. All participants should be present.
Thursday: Performance techniques &
discipline. Whilst continuing to learn the set music for the concert
on Saturday, particular attention to details and techniques which
will improve the final performance will be discussed and practised.
Friday/Saturday: Bringing it all together.
All facets and techniques of the week will be rehearsed as the concert
music is completed in readiness for performance.
Friday Buffet Social: This highly successful
social event will be repeated this year. This is open to all participating
members and their guests.
Saturday 14th August Final Concert: This
will take place in the Hotel Function Room. It will be open to the
public, and tickets will again be priced at €5. Everyone is welcome.
Nigel
and Matthew Hopkins hope to see you
at their successful West End Choral Workshops again in August of this
year. The cost of the course remains unchanged
at €30. This will include use of the sheet music provided,
teach disks and all tuition during the
week.
Registration for the course will be on
Sunday 1st August at the Hotel Cabo Cervera, between 11am and 3pm.
The course music and 'Teach Disks' will be supplied upon registration
enabling those who wish to look at the music in advance an opportunity
to do so.
