31 July 2010
YOU CAN SING!
20,000 Voices will fill Arts Centre Washington with singing on Saturday 31 July. The day, from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, will be packed with workshops for all ages, vocal advice and training, family fun and a big sing finale. You will even be able to book for a 15 minute singing lesson! There will be at least 12 workshops during the day, and a choice of at least three at any time.
Timetable
| Time | Theatre | Low Barn | Granary | Studio |
| 10.00 - 11.15 | Move Your Voice (8-12s) | You Can Sing! voice tips for all | Family Sing (under 5s & parents) | Voice Coaching Individual singers |
| 11.30 - 12.45 | Sing Together - pop | Sing Out - voices for music theatre | Sing for Fun (5-7s) | Voice Tech for band singers |
| 12.45 - 1.30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1.30 - 2.45 | Sing for Life - older singers | Sing Together - folk | Sing Together (13-19s - female) | Voice Coaching - individual singers |
| 3.00 - 4.15 | Sing Together - blues | You Can Sing! - voice tips for all | Can't Sing - Yes you can! beginners | Sing Together (13-19s - mixed) |
| 4.30 - 5.00 | Raise the Roof. Big Sing Finale |
You don’t need any singing experience – sessions are designed for different ages, interests and abilities. Everyone can sing – and so can YOU! Come and discover your voice and what it can do.
Helpful hints when choosing:
Sing Together is for exploring singing in harmony in the style listed, or a variety of styles if not specified. Any age of singer over 12, unless an age limit is stated.
You Can Sing is a session for helping you to make the most of your voice - breathing, voice production. No-one will be asked to sing solo. Any age of singer over 12.
Can't Sing? Yes you Can! - easy session for beginners and shy singers.
Family Sing, Sing for Fun and Move Your Voice are designed for the age group specified - and will be lively fun sessions. An adult must be present in the family sing session.
Voice Coaching sessions - 15 minutes. Your own mini singing lesson!
Raise the Roof - a great way to finish the day. Community singing for everyone.
Leaders include: Ed Aldcroft, Alison Barton, Kat Davidson, Bridie Jackson, Andrew Scott and Maggi Ballantyne
The project is a partnership between the Arts Centre Washington, 20,000 Voices and Music in the Minster, and is partially funded by Arts Council England.
For more information contact 20,000 Voices 01670 852445 or info@20000voices.org