PRAISE, PROTEST and PURPOSE | Eric Dozier
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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 reflect the duality of joy and sorrow, hopes and fears, personal struggles and dreams. They hold hidden messages about resistance and escape and continue to this day to testify to the resilience of the human spirit. This workshop is an interactive hands-on exploration into the heart of these folk hymns.
It’s Down'n'Dirty Blues. Sanctified Gospel. Old-time Country. Grinding Rock.
It was once said that good music comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable. Eric’s music will have you pondering which side you fall on.
This workshop also includes:
- Free entry into Aperitivo Concert Series - 5 one-hour concerts featuring visiting choirs (subject to capacity)
- Free nightly entry into the Festival Club
and for participating choirs performance opportunities for your choir in our non-competitive performance program, including the Aperitivo Concert Series, Singing in Public Places - Hobart Twelve and the Festival Club. Solo performers are welcome to enquire about performance opportunities in the Festival Club as part of their workshop participation.
Cheaper than wotif and no fees
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TICKETS
Full price individual $298
Full price group $189 *
* Groups are 10 or more singers - full name and email address required for all singers.
^ Early bird offer expired 31 March 2012
Adult Major Workshops are accredited units (12.5%) within the Diploma of Music Performance degree offered through the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music, one of our major Festival partners. HECS scholarships are offered to all participants, and therefore no HECS fees are charged for these units. Music and listening material will be sent to participant’s pre the commencement of the workshop, as well as additional reading that directly impacts the music to be performed. (International Students are not eligible for HECs or course fee subsidy and full fees apply). The partnership between the Festival of Voices and the Conservatorium of Music maintains the high quality of International Artists working with participants throughout the festival giving community choir members of many abilities a truly inspiring and challenging experience.
All major workshop participants must enroll with the Conservatorium of Music (UTAS), international students are exempted. Staff will be available at registration to assist with the paperwork.
