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03:34pm Thursday 3/11/2011 | kris
Workshops
The Festival of Voices is Australia’s premier celebration of the vocalist, the power of song and the magic of shared singing experiences, nurturing artists and participants across a range of styles and disciplines.  The 2012 Major Workshop Series is designed specifically to challenge and engage singers across all genres, by bringing the best international and national artists to lead workshops. A unique learning experience for...
11:20am Thursday 3/11/2011 | lucinda
Workshops
The hit of the 2011 festival, Moira Smiley and VOCO return from the USA to redefine harmony singing with their special blend of body-stompin’ percussive movement, with joyous, magnificent, and hair-raising harmonies. A powerful combination of folksong with hard-driving Americana, mixed with crooked eastern European dance and jazz.  moira smiley & VOCO is a visionary blend of voices - redefining harmony singing with the...
11:14am Thursday 3/11/2011 | lucinda
Workshops
In a coup for the Australian vocal community, we are bringing to the festival Lydia Adams, undoubtedly one of the world’s most distinguished choral conductors. She possesses extraordinary musicianship and a true passion for the choral art form: her expertise, unique approach and dedication make her a vibrant and inspiring musical force. More Info Lydia has conducted many award winning compact discs with her Toronto choirs and has...
11:11am Thursday 3/11/2011 | lucinda
Workshops
Eric is a gospel great whose music is characterised by intricate harmonies, stylized arrangements and spirited lyrics; a musical elixir the New York Times acclaimed as “rousing”. Join Eric in songs of joy and sorrow, hopes and fears - songs about resistance and escape, and the resilience of the human spirit. More Info Co-founder and National Director of Arts and Education for One Human Family Workshops. Eric cut his teeth playing...