2012 WORKSHOPS
The Festival of Voices produces a workshop program that includes masterclasses, multi-day workshops and short courses for singers of all ages. Singers come from across Australia to learn new repertoire and skills, work with exceptional teachers, meet fellow vocalists and choristers and perform in remarkable heritage venues. We create a unique international community of more than 10,000 singers and audience members in vibrant celebration of choir and ensemble singing, spoken word, cabaret, poetry and hip hop.
Sat 7 July - Sun 8 July
The most exciting professional development for choral musicians ever to be offered in Tasmania.
The workshops will cater for conductors of semi-professional choirs, community and church choirs, school choirs and interested choristers. The sessions will provide an opportunity for those with...
Aria award winning harmonic sensations The Idea of North return to Hobart to lead a celebration of the music that hit the charts. A dynamic exploration of the contemporary in four part harmony, with repertoire that appeals to all, this is a boppy upbeat workshop for singers of all...
Lydia Adams is undoubtedly one of Canada’s most distinguished conductors. She has been Conductor and Artistic Director of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto since 1984 and of the Elmer Iseler Singers since 1998. Dr. Adams possesses extraordinary musicianship and a true passion for the...
Like many gospel greats, Eric cut his teeth playing piano at his Baptist church before developing and growing a music style characterized by intricate harmonies, stylized arrangements and spirited lyrics, a musical elixir the new York Times found “rousing”. African American Spirituals...
Thu 22 March - Sat 14 July
This is a fantastic opportunity for younger local school and community choirs, to participate in Festival of Voices. We invite local schools, grades 5-8 to get involved.
What it involves: Learning some great songs and joining together with other local schools. We ask teachers...
Back by popular demand, join Moira Smiley and VOCO in a workshop exploring a hard-driving mix of folk styles, powerful emotive music, body stompin’ percussive movement and joyous, magnificent, hair raising harmonies. This is a workshop designed for singers of all abilities who want to stretch...
Julie Christiansen with Paul Jarman will work with the Festival's Young Voices in a unique workshop experience exploring the compositions of Paul Jarman's ‘Young Australians Voices of Achievement (‘YAVA’).
This workshop is suitable for ages 10 -16yrs and includes...
Thu 12 July - Sun 15 July
This four day workshop designed for 10 -16 years is guaranteed to be lots of fun. Participants will learn pop songs in 2,3 and 4 part harmony with 2 of Melbourne's best contemporary a cappella conductors/arrangers, Amelia Alder of Vocal Folds 4 and Chris Blain of Suade fame. Both...
