Deadline: June 6, 2018
The KZNDAC in collaboration with KZN Youth Choir and ABRSM are conducting a workshop for choir
conductors.
The workshop provides an introduction to the ABRSM choir
singing syllabus.
Did you know that the Royal School of Music has a
qualification for choirs? This workshop is all about how you can lift the level
of your choir - so join us for a special introduction by the International
Clinical, Gerhard'd Du Toit (Conductor of the KZN Youth Choir and HOD: Music
Clifton School), Tristan Hiestermann
(KZN Youth Choir African Repertoire Conductor), Melindi Pretorius (M. Mus - studied in choir
conducting, music education and vocal performance in Jyväskylä, Finland and the
Royal College of Music, Stockholm), Judith Hawthorn (Conductor Drakondale Girls
Choir) and Bridget Harrison (Representative ABRSM).
"This syllabus is designed to support and motivate the
choral activity of a wide range of choirs, giving a sense of progression and
achievement from the earliest levels. As with all our assessments, the
performance is heard by one of our ABRSM examiners - all highly qualified,
experienced musicians. Whether you're a choral member, teacher or director, we
hope this syllabus inspires and supports your music learning or teaching.”
Workshop takes place at Clifton College: High School as
follows:
June 8, 2018
Lecturer Mrs Judith Hawthorn
Choir: Drakendale Girls' Choir
15h00: Warm ups
Repertoire choices
17h00: Workshop closes
June 9, 2018
Time 09h00 to 14h00
09h00 to 09h45: Registration
10h00 to 13h00: Training on Warming up; Vocal Exercises
& voice training; Choosing the correct music and Prepared performances
13h00 to 14h00: Lunch Hour concert by choirs attending the
World Choir Games from eThekwini South: Durban Girls High School Choir, Gordon
Road Girls Choir and KZN Youth Choir.
The workshop is free of charge but it is important to book! RSVP
by June 6, 2018, to Mrs M Roloff on +27 82 456 2328 or email: mroloff@absamail.co.za)
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