Improvising on the blues with Ko-Ko 🎶
OLC PRIMARY SCHOOL 9:00am - 10:30am
🎶 Get ready to unleash your inner singer
with the sensational a cappella group, Ko-Ko! 🎤
Join us for an unforgettable musical journey where you'll learn the art of improvisation and singing over the soulful rhythms of the blues. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or just starting your singing journey, this workshop is designed to take your skills to the next level.
🎵 Workshop Highlights:
✨ Build confidence in your singing abilities with a supportive and fun atmosphere.
✨ Connect with fellow music enthusiasts and make lasting memories.
Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into the world of blues and experience the joy of singing with Ko-Ko, a group renowned for their captivating harmonies and dynamic performances.
Whether you aspire to be the next blues sensation or simply want to have a blast singing with others, this workshop is for you!
See you at “Improvising on the blues" with Ko-Ko! 🎶
Finding Vocal Freedom with Raelene Bruinsma
OLD DUNSBOROUGH HALL 9:00am - 10:30am
Finding Vocal Freedom through opening the throat (retraction)
Open-throated singing (false-vocal fold retraction for those with some physiological knowledge of the vocal structures) gives us a fuller and cleaner sound in whatever genre we sing, and protects from vocal damage. This workshop will have you exploring your voice through some fun and silly exercises, as well as a couple of songs, all in service of building your ability to “open your throat” when singing.
If you sometimes lose your voice or have a sore throat when you sing for a while, this is a workshop for you. If you notice your voice gets a squashed sound as you begin to run out of breath or at the top or bottom of your range, if you sometimes have trouble getting your voice out this workshop is also for you. If you just want to understand a little bit more about how the voice works, this is also a workshop for you.
Raelene Bruinsma has an honours degree in music therapy from Melbourne University, a PhD in performance from Curtin, and a certificate of proficiency in Estil Vocal Figures.
“Resonance Matching” with The Baden St Singers
Old Dunsborough Hall 11:00 – 12:30
Resonance Matching: Vowel manipulation for better blend
Join BHA national champion chorus The Baden Street Singers and learn how to blend your ensemble sound by matching the resonance of singers around you. This workshop will teach you how to manipulate individual vowel sounds to create a more aligned, blended, and resonant sound. We will teach you easy-to-remember exercises which can be utilised in both large and small ensembles to develop your skills and core group sound. This is an accessible workshop perfect for ensemble singers and directors alike.
The Magic of Rounds with Louise Bell
OLC Primary School Hall 11am - 12:30
Need to give your beginner choir confidence? Get them singing rounds!
Need to spend time honing accurate harmonies with any choir? I hear rounds are good!
Need to get everyone participating and having a laugh? Some rounds are great for that!
Need to work on a tricky rhythm or melody? There's sure to be a round for that!
Come along, learn about the magic of part singing when everyone is singing the same thing (!!!), and learn some pieces to take back to your choir with you.
This is a workshop designed for choir leaders and choir members alike!