Another great set of Exam results this term. Well done everyone. I hope you have enjoyed the process and using all the new skills you have developed to help you express yourself musically. Have a wonderful Christmas and we will be back on the week beginning 7th Jan for lots more fabulous singing.
Singing around the world and in nature
Dear all
Those of you who came to the last workshop I did will remember the theme of universal primal sound and the power of it’s ability to communicate feelings. The following link continue this this theme. Remember MUSIC IS NOT A COMPETITION, it is part of a greater desire for all beings to communicate.
Happy Singing
Tips for Parents on how to keep Teenagers focussed on music
Dear Parents,
The teenage years present a lot of challenges for all parties as children seek to define themselves as young adults. The article below gives some ideas for helping your child keep music in their life. If they enjoyed classical before they sometimes want to switch to more popular music and this is a great way to help keep their interest. They often want to feel they can share music with their peers as isolation is a major factor in giving up. Joining a band, accompanying friends, organising charity concerts, going to shows, festivals and concerts etc can all help them keep sight of their goals.
How to stop teenagers from tuning out of music lessons
Happy reading
Beethoven on practice.
Dear all,
If you need some inspiration to practice……..
‘Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into it’s secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.’
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Happy practising
Opera singing and African Click Language sung by Njabulo Madlala
Dear all,
I have to share this as this singer is just fabulous. Performing ‘The Click Song’ originally by Miriam Makeba, Njabulo’s voice is like velvet. Click languages are thought to be one of the first forms of vocal communication in humans and are still used today. Notice how he is having an amazing time, moving and dancing but his posture and stance are still really strong.
Njabulo Mandlala- The Click Song
More on Click languages here:
And information on Miriam Makeba:
Happy listening
The Piano Guys
Dear all,
Introduced in the ‘Frozen’ post, I really like this duo. Their arrangements are engaging and passionate, fusing contemporary tunes with classical pieces. A great introduction to classical music.
Piano Guys- Beethoven’s 5 secrets
Piano Guys- Paradise by Coldplay African style
Enjoy
Frozen (International)
Hello Everyone,
Frozen is enjoying a revival this year. This video shows ‘Let it go’ being sung in languages from around the world.
We then have an instrumental arrangement which begins with a gesture to Vivaldi’s Winter Movement from The Four Seasons. The theme to Let it go is then played interspersed with layers of Vivaldi’s Winter.
The Piano Guys – Winter and Let it Go
Enjoy
The Cinema and Music/Dance
Dear all,
Cinema’s have now started putting on live streamings of Operas, Ballets and Theatre productions. You can find them on in our local Chippenham Cinema:
Happy Viewing
Wessex Orchestra Looking for String and lower Brass Members
Dear all,
Our local Orchestra, Wessex Orchestra are looking for string and lower brass members if anyone is interested. Approx grade 5 and above standard.
They also put on regular local concerts for you to enjoy.
Bristol Hippodrome and Theatre Royal Bath Shows
Dear all,
Great shows coming up in Bath and Bristol:
December
Jan
Feb
March
April
- Hansel und Gretel (Beware, not recommended for children under 10 as it can be quite scary)
June
August
Happy Singing