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Stories of A Cappella: The Workshops

May 29, 2015, 11.00 AM-3.00 PM

$70
The Song Company

Vocal ensemble The Song Company explores the history and development of a cappella singing and helps you discover how to unlock the secrets of the voice.

Presented by Avondale College of Higher Education and Avondale Conservatorium.

Includes: two workshops; and lunch in the cafeteria on Avondale College of Higher Education’s Lake Macquarie campus.

Workshop 1: The Story of A Cappella
An educational performance by The Song Company tracing the historical origins and development of a cappella singing. It is the story of singing together unaccompanied, providing snapshots of vocal styles from around the world.

Workshop 2: Singer in the Space
A practical and interactive workshop where members of The Song Company present in-depth sessions to help you discover how to unlock the secrets of the voice.

Biography

The Song Company is an a cappella ensemble of six professional singers. From its beginnings in 1984, the ensemble has grown to exemplify its aim of providing for Australia a group capable of international standard performances in the field of vocal chamber music. Under the guidance of Roland Peelman, artistic director since 1990, that aim has developed into exploring and creating new repertoire for the voice. Over 30 years, the ensemble’s schedule has grown to include a mix of national and international touring, a subscription series in cities across Australia, recording and broadcast projects, education activities and special collaborative projects.

The Song Company’s repertoire covers vocal music from the 12th century to contemporary classical works and is unique in its stylistic diversity. The ensemble remains at the forefront of contemporary vocal music through an extensive commissioning program and collaborations with artists and composers from around the world. A longstanding commitment to education sees the ensemble regularly perform in schools throughout the country, including bringing music workshops to children in regional and remote areas.

Related event

Stories Of A Cappella: The Concert

Links

The Song Company: Stories Of A Cappella

The Song Company performs “Queen Butterfly” by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr

View Stories of A Cappella on Avondale ConservatoriumFacebook

Details

Date:
May 29, 2015
Time:
11.00 AM-3.00 PM
Cost:
$70
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Venue

Ella Hughes Chapel
582 Freemans Dr
Cooranbong, NSW 2265 Australia