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Singing and Voice Workshops

We have a range of voice and singing courses for the terrified – and some for terrific vocalists, too. Here at Farncombe Estate, we firmly believe that everyone can sing – and our happy students think so too. Come and sing your heart out in one of our singing workshops.

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FRIDAY21 Jun Title: Sing the World – Songs from many Cultures Tutor: Chris Rowbury

  A weekend of glorious harmony singing, fun and laughter. No experience needed — just a love of singing! We will learn a bunch of songs from a wide range of traditions and cultures right across the globe. There will …

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SATURDAY29 Jun Title: Kick-Start your Songwriting Tutor: Jo Sercombe

Do you ever feel like you keep writing the same song over and over again? If so, now’s the time to spend a day with experienced song- writing tutor Jo Sercombe, exploring different ways to write songs. Whether you like …

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FRIDAY5 Jul Title: West Gallery Church Music Tutor: Francis Roads

  This course is for singers and instrumentalists of intermediate standard. Sight reading is not essential. We will explore the repertoire of West Gallery Church Music, the cheerful and exciting music performed in churches from c1700-1850. It differs from the …

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SATURDAY13 Jul Title: Solo Singers Day School – Improvers Tutor: Jo Sercombe

This day school is for those who have some performing experience and would like to take their skills to the next level. Whether you’ve been in a musical, fronting a band or giving solo concerts, there will be gems to …

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FRIDAY6 Sep Title: Everyone Can Sing – A Voice Workshop Tutor: Dan Evans

  This course will help you to find your voice and project it with ease and confidence. You may feel you can’t sing, or you may be an established singer at any level who wants to improve or gain confidence. …

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FRIDAY13 Sep Title: Go Gospel Weekend Tutor: Jo Sercombe

  Blow away the blues with a weekend of uplifting gospel singing. Experienced gospel choir director Jo Sercombe will take you through a variety of gospel repertoire, from early spirituals to contemporary American gospel; helping you to free your voice …

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FRIDAY27 Sep Title: Sing ABBA! Tutor: Chris Rowbury

It’s been nearly 40 years since ABBA won the Eurovision song contest with their international hit ‘Waterloo’, yet they continue to excite and captivate audiences throughout the world. Mamma Mia! The musical is still running in the West End and …

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SATURDAY12 Oct Title: Solo Singers’ Day – Beginners Tutor: Jo Sercombe

This day school is for those who are interested in solo singing and would like feedback about their skills. If you have always wanted to sing on your own, but have struggled to find the courage, this friendly workshop could …

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FRIDAY1 Nov Title: Choral Evensong Weekend Tutor: Jeremy Jackman

Enjoy a wonderful weekend rehearsing music for full Choral Evensong, transferring on Sunday to the beautiful church at Chipping Campden with its lovely acoustics, to sing the service with full, varied repertoire, real psalms and real hymns. Your musical director …

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FRIDAY8 Nov Title: The Best of Bacharach & David Tutor: Jo Sercombe

  Burt Bacharach is one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century. A dominant figure in pop music during the 1960s and 70s, along with his collaborator Hal David, he’s responsible for 52 Top 40 songs. Bacharach’s …

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FRIDAY29 Nov Title: Everyone Can Sing – A Voice Workshop Tutor: Dan Evans

  This course will help you to find your voice and project it with ease and confidence. You may feel you can’t sing, or you may be an established singer at any level who wants to improve or gain confidence. …

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