A Toolbox for Better Singing.
lewesclassical 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
Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) was an English composer and organist at Chichester Cathedral. He wrote mostly vocal music, including many madrigals. The Oxford Book of English Madrigals has more songs by Weelkes than any other composer. For a church organist he appears to have been quite an unruly character. In spite of that, he remained in … Read more
Hi Gang, We have here a fun arrangement of Singing in the Rain, written by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed. Remember when you’re learning this that the quavers are sung in a swing rhythm––not as straight quavers. Listen to the audio and you’ll see what I mean. We can talk about this more when … Read more
Here’s some more fun for those inclined towards musical puzzles. Remember––––no cheating! This is sight reading only. Have fun and don’t forget our next meeting is this Thursday night, the 26th! The PDF version to download and print out is here.
Greetings, Voiceworkers! We’re tackling Wolfie Amadeus this week, so have a look and a listen and a sing through, if you have a few moments to spare. It’s not long but it is in Italian and presents some challenges vocally. I’ve put the Italian and its English translation at the bottom of this post. Note: … Read more