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If you enjoy singing, you’re bound to find something interesting in this newsletter. 

Saturday 22 September, 10.30 am  - 1.00 pm
Storey Park Centre, Morpeth

Janet Russell will lead a workshop with a special twist – exploring songs in harmony that were made for dancing. These Toe Tapping Tunes are guaranteed to get your voice, fingers and feet moving.  Learn the songs, explore and enjoy the harmonies, and if the mood seizes you – get up and dance!

Fees: £14/ £12 concessions

Forget the weekend chores and come and enjoy a good sing at one of our regular Singing Saturday workshops.  The sessions are relaxed, informal and fun.  Each workshop is a one-off and complete in itself – the perfect opportunity to try out a new style, or just enjoy a sociable sing.

Janet is a wonderful singer – and performs with Sisters Unlimited and JigJaw, as well as directing her own choirs and running workshops all over the country.  She has worked with 20,000 Voices on several occasions, and is an inspiring and encouraging vocal leader.  Click here for more information about JigJaw.  More about Janet Russell can be found here.

Singing Saturdays happen at approximately monthly intervals – look out for You Can Sing Too! and Merrie Medieval in July, Showstoppers and Off to Sunny Spain in August, and Cool Classics II in October.

For a booking form please click here.  For more information please email info@20000voices.org or phone 01670 852445

Saturday 18 August, 2.00 – 4.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland

Ed Aldcroft is visiting from Barcelona and is keen to show off his new Spanish repertoire!  Learn folk songs from Spain, some easy accessible Spanish classical, a bit of pop and also one or two lovely Catalan rounds.  Ed is an engaging teacher, and knows how to make learning straightforward, while encouraging the best singing sound possible.

Fees: £14/ £12 concessions
Special Offer: Book for this workshop and “Showstoppers” at the discounted price of £24 / £20

Forget the weekend chores and come and enjoy a good sing at one of our regular Singing Saturday workshops.  The sessions are relaxed, informal and fun.  Each workshop is a one-off and complete in itself – the perfect opportunity to try out a new style, or just enjoy a sociable sing.

Ed Aldcroft returns from Barcelona to his old stamping ground in the north east ready to run some enjoyable, stimulating workshops as part of our Singing Saturdays series.  Ed was formerly manager of the Silver Programme at The Sage Gateshead, and has directed several community choirs.

Singing Saturdays happen at approximately monthly intervals – look out for You Can Sing Too! and Merrie Medieval in July, Showstoppers in August, Toe Tappers in September and Cool Classics II in October.

For a booking form please click here.  For more information please email info@20000voices.org or phone 01670 852445

Saturday 18 August, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland

Back by popular demand this follow up to our first ever Singing Saturday will explore more songs from the shows, as well as a few old favourites.  Ed Aldcroft will bring his own enthusiasm and energy to Showstoppers. We guarantee you’ll go away with a spring in your step, and a smile on your lips.

Fees: £14/ £12 concessions
Special Offer: Book for this workshop and “Off to Sunny Spain” at the discounted price of £24 / £20

Forget the weekend chores and come and enjoy a good sing at one of our regular Singing Saturday workshops.  The sessions are relaxed, informal and fun.  Each workshop is a one-off and complete in itself – the perfect opportunity to try out a new style, or just enjoy a sociable sing.

Ed Aldcroft returns from Barcelona to his old stamping ground in the north east ready to run some enjoyable, stimulating workshops as part of our Singing Saturdays series.  Ed was formerly manager of the Silver Programme at The Sage Gateshead, and has directed several community choirs.

Singing Saturdays happen at approximately monthly intervals – look out for You Can Sing Too! and Merrie Medieval in July, Off to Sunny Spain in August, Toe Tappers in September and Cool Classics II in October.

For a booking form please click here.  For more information please email info@20000voices.org or phone 01670 852445

Saturday 21 July, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
Cornhilll Village Hall, TD12 4UA

A wonderful opportunity to experience first hand the many and varied joys of centuries-old music!  Teaching will be by ear, but music will be available, and all voices are welcome.  Come and join other singers for Merrie Medieval, a workshop in a lovely rural location, which you can explore in the afternoon.

Fees: £14/ £12 concessions

Forget the weekend chores and come and enjoy a good sing at one of our regular Singing Saturday workshops.  The sessions are relaxed, informal and fun.  Each workshop is a one-off and complete in itself – the perfect opportunity to try out a new style, or just enjoy a sociable sing.

Margaret Watchorn is a singer and vocal leader, who studied early music at York University.  She runs a monthly Medieval group in Morpeth, and is encouraging, enthusiastic and welcoming to all singers.

Singing Saturdays happen at approximately monthly intervals – look out for You Can Sing Too! in July, Showstoppers and Off to Sunny Spain in August, Toe Tappers in September and Cool Classics II in October.

For a booking form please click here.  For more information please email info@20000voices.org or phone 01670 852445

Saturday 7 July, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ

You Can Sing Too! is an introductory workshop for anyone who would like to get into singing.  Everyone can sing, sometimes it just takes a while to discover how it works.  Simple warm ups, voice tips and techniques and lots of lovely songs for all voices. Encouraging, supportive and fun!

We can help you to get started, and then help you to find a regular group if you would like to keep singing.

Fees: £14/ £12 concessions

Tickets are on sale from Alnwick Playhouse from 22 May 2012.  01665 510785 10am to 5 pm weekdays and 10 am – 2 pm on Saturdays.

Forget the weekend chores and come and enjoy a good sing at one of our regular Singing Saturday workshops.  The sessions are relaxed, informal and fun.  Each workshop is a one-off and complete in itself – the perfect opportunity to try out a new style, or just enjoy a sociable sing.

Anne Suggate has worked with shy and experienced singers on many occasions, and directs 2 evening community choirs, a Silver Choir and runs occasional workshops.  

Singing Saturdays happen at approximately monthly intervals – look out for Merrie Medieval in July, Showstoppers and Off to Sunny Spain in August, Toe Tappers in September and Cool Classics II in October.

For more information please email info@20000voices.org or phone 01670 852445

The Cheviot Centre, Wooler
Fee: £3 per session

Silver Singers in Wooler grew from an introductory course led by Veronica Gilbert during the spring. The choir will meet regularly from May 2012.  Everyone is welcome – no previous experience is necessary, and you don’t need to read music.  Regular singing is proven to be good for your well-being – and singing in a group  is a healthy, sociable and inexpensive pastime.

Silver Singers groups are open to anyone aged over 50. New members are always welcome and no experience is needed – just come along and see what singing can do for you! 

Singing is good for your physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.  Exercise your lungs and core muscles, make your brain work and improve your memory,  make new friends and have fun laughing and singing together.

Seaton Sluice – Tuesdays, 10.30–12.00, with Jane Harland
Morpeth – Tuesdays, 10.30 – 12.00, with Bridie Jackson
Ashington – Tuesdays, 1.15 – 2.45, with Jane Harland
Wooler – Thursdays, 10.30 – 12.00, with Veronica Gilbert
Alnwick – Fridays, 1.15 – 2.45,  with Anne Suggate
Fee: £3.00 per session

All groups meet from the week commencing 16 April.  There are no rehearsals in half-term – week commencing 13 February.  Summer term finishes week commencing 16 July.

with Sandra Kerr

Wednesday 20 June, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Newcastle venue to be confirmed
Fee: £10 / £9 concession per session

For a booking form click here

These Scaling the Heights workshops are part of a continuing series, which are being repeated around the region. Come & explore ways of improving your vocal technique in a friendly & supportive group. Learn about areas such as range, projection, breath control & tonal variety, as well as ways of developing confidence in your performance.

Summer term:  Saturdays 28 April, 19 May, 23 June, 28 July

Storey Park Centre, Morpeth, 10.30am-12.30pm

Fee: £10 per session

 Join this friendly, enthusiastic group to enjoy singing medieval & renaissance music. Some sight reading ability is helpful, but sessions are accessible for all singers.  Medieval Mixture meets monthly, and welcomes new singers.

Medieval Mixture will be singing at Brinkburn Priory at 2pm on Sunday 5 August. The concert is free, but normal English Heritage admission applies.