THE NEW ESSEX CHOIR

Website:  www.newessexchoral.org.uk

NEXT CONCERT

 BEETHOVEN

Mass in C major

HAYDN

Te Deum  

MOZART

Haffner Symphony

New Essex Choir with
Woodford Symphony Orchestra

Saturday 9th April, 2011 at 7.30pm

St. Gabriel's Church, Aldersbrook Road,

Ilford. E12 5HJ.

Conductor - Matthew Watts 

Tickets: £ 10, Concessions £ 8 children, under 18s free.

Box Office: (020) 8504 7783 - (020 8519 6491

Online Booking: www.newessexchoral.org.uk (and follow the link)

We are always pleased to welcome new members

We are a friendly group and rehearse on Friday evenings during term time from
7.45pm - 10.00pm in Barkingside Methodist Church Hall.   By popular demand, we will be running a follow-up to our Learn to Sing Course starting Friday 14th January 2011 at 6.45pm.  Cost £20 for 10 weeks.

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ADVANCED NOTICE

NEW LEARN TO SING COURSE STARTING 14th January 2011 - Register Today

The Learn to Sing Course runs from 6.45pm - 7.45pm for 10 weeks starting 14th January 2011.

This course is designed to encourage more people to take up singing.  It is aimed at both those who are new to singing and also those who have not sung for a while.

The next course starts 14th January 2011, from 6.45pm - 7.45pm for 10 weeks.

Venue: Barkingside Methodist Church Hall, Fremantle Rd, Barkingside, Essex.

COME ALONG TO OUR NEXT COURSE

COMPLETE COURSE FEE - ONLY £20 for 10 weeks

Contact Brian Taylor - Tel: (020) 8550 5303 or
email info@newessexchoral.org.uk
DON'T MISS OUT - RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW!

Learn to Sing within a group environment

Course Content:

-  How to find your voice and gain confidence in singing:

-  Learn to pitch notes and to sing songs in unison and parts;

-  Learn some basic ideas about vocal technique (eg. posture, breathing, relaxation)

-  Learn to follow choral scores and understand how rhythms and pitches are written;

-  Learn different singing styles and how to express music.

-  Progress on to following and holding a part.

Repertoire:  Various styles appealing to a wide range of tastes, including popular songs, world music (e.g. from Africa), folk songs and classical songs.

Run by:  Matthew Watts

The benefits of the course are:

-  You learn within a group, which makes it easier and is less daunting.

-  If you haven't sung for a while, this course is the perfect way to ease your vocal chords back into action.

-  If you are a regular singer you may find the course useful to learn different voice parts, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

-  If you are new to singing, this Learn to Sing Course will help you to discover your voice and gain confidence.  Also, there's no need to worry about reading music, the simple teaching methods will help you to learn how to follow the music.

Singing can have health benefits: A number of studies have shown that singing can reduce stress levels and help to release endorphins (the "feel good" hormones).

RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY!