There is a 45 strong choir coming over from Catalonia who will be working with members of Sense of Sound Choir on Friday 19th March.

We would like to invite other young singers to come and join in a free workshop from 4pm to 6pm on Friday 19th at the Bluecoat in Liverpool

All you have to do is call and book a place. Please pass this message on to anyone who might be interested in taking part.

Taught by 2 of our Artistic Directors, Saphena Aziz and Jennifer John this workshop will give you the opportunity to explore:

Singing as part of a choir
Learning to sing melodies and harmonies
Singing some African and R ‘n’ B, Pop songs
No experience is necessary only enthusiasm.

The workshop will involve working alongside a young choir from Catalonia.

If you want to book a place contact Sense of Sound on 0151 702 7799
Or email info@senseofsound.net

A selection of music from all six of the epic sci-fi Star Wars films is coming to the stage in lavish multi-media style as part of a world-wide tour and Sense of Sound Singers will be taking part in the extravaganza.   

The 60 strong choir will be joined by Wirral based choir, Together under the musical direction of Perri Alleyne-Hughes and Matt Lammin. The vocal ensemble will perform 2 pieces in the first half the show and choir manager Jennifer John says, “We are delighted to be involved in such an iconic show, especially in our own home town. The choir is extremely excited and the show is going to be amazing”.

Featuring narration by Anthony Daniels of C3PO fame and performances of John Williams classics by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Star Wars: In Concert also includes an extra special treat for fans!

Film footage edited to fit in with the musical score will be displayed on a three storey tall LED screen, said to be one the largest ever used in a tour.

But the concert will also be accompanied by an exhibition of items ranging from from costumes and props, to production artwork and behind-the-scenes footage from the Lucasfilm archive.

Highlights include blasters from Tatooine and Coruscant, costumes for Jedi masters Kit Fisto and Plo Koon, and orginal hand written musical scores from Episode One: The Phantom Menace.

John Williams said: “Creating the music for the Star Wars films has been an exciting and wonderful experience for me, and I therefore have derived particular pleasure in assembling a compendium of themes from all of the films to be presented in Star Wars: In Concert.

The concert is on Tuesday, March 9, at the Liverpool Echo Arena. For tickets costingŠ£65, £50, £40 or £30 phone 0844 800 0400.

WE HAVE 2 NEW COURSES BEGINNING IN 2010. THESE WILL TAKE PLACE @ The Bluecoat in Liverpool and at Etheline Holder Hall in Notting Hill, London.

The courses will run concurrently and the dates can be found below:

Introduction to Singing course

Through a cappella singing, this challenging course for beginners will provide an introduction to vocal techniques.

Using contemporary songs we will teach you how to sing with confidence.

Sense of Sound encourages, inspires and develops the creativity of all those taking part.

COURSE CONTENT

• Breathing and breath control
• Basic Principles of Singing
• Harmony singing
• Confidence building

This course is for those aged 16 and over

The next Introduction to Singing course takes place over 2 linked Saturdays which are as follows:

SATURDAY 6th MARCH 2010

SATURDAY 13th MARCH 2010

Both days run from 11am – 4pm

COURSE COSTS: £100

We were able to try new skills in a relaxed atmosphere and the pace was spot on! There was support for all abilities and concentration spans. We were taken seriuosly and there was no embarrassment.

Singing in Harmony course

Fantastic! Juliet is always enthusiastic and never ever makes anyone feels under-confident or unable to sing. The actual singing in a group was brilliant!

Through a cappella group singing, this challenging course will provide an exploration of musical styles from African to contemporary pop, soul and R’n’B.

This course is suitable for those people with some experience of singing (or natural ability) or for those who have completed our Introduction to Singing course.

COURSE CONTENT

• Breathing and breath control
• Improvisation
• Harmony singing
• Introduction to African songs
• Contemporary pop, soul and R’n’B songs
• Group singing
• Performance skills
• Confidence building

The course takes place over a period of twelve weeks with weekly two hour sessions and culminates in a public performance.

This course is for those aged 16 and over

The next Singing in Harmony course begins on WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL 2010

The course runs from 6-8pm and the final performance will take place on the evening of WEDNESDAY 30TH JUNE 2010 (venues t.b.c.)

COURSE COSTS: £155

I aways feel much better physically & emotionally after singing. A great tonic!

Members of Liverpool based Sense of Sound Singers feature on the new highly acclaimed Thea Gilmore Christmas album, Strange Communion.

Following the recent trend towards more non-denominational celebrations the album opens with the beautiful a cappella track, Sol Invictus, vocally arranged by Artisitc Director, Jennifer John and featuring the choir.

After joining Gilmore for 2 live dates at Pacific Road Theatre, Birkenhead and Band on the Wall, Manchester the track went down a storm live and the choir were also invited to be her featured guest at both performances.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/dec/11/theo-gilmore-strange-communion

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-thea-gilmore-strange-communion-fullfill-1837835.html

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/othermusic/Album+review+Thea+Gilmore+Strange+Communion-9949.html

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/cd_reviews/article6959014.ece

DaDaAwards

Sense of Sound is delighted to be involved in this year’s DadaAwards ceremony which takes place on December 3rd at The Hilton hotel in Liverpool. The only UK Awards ceremony that acknowledges the workof deaf and disabled artists, the evening will consist of a cabaret, fine feasting, awards, laughter and song.

So Many Excuses will host the event, a rebirth of No Excuses; Mandy Colleran, Ali Briggs and Mandy Redvers Rowe reform for this fabulous evening. From attending rallies, creating mayhem, and a movement as well as completing commissions for the BBC, they’re ripe for re-emergence in their continued quest for equality.
The evening will debut the DaDaSings choir, working with Sense of Sound, Ayotunde Falona and Caroline Parker. A group of hearing singers and deaf signers will delight the senses and bring a fresh perspective to signed song.

Hilton Liverpool, L1 8LW

Tickets £50, Book a table of 10 for £500

Telephone: 0151 707 1733 Email: events@dadahello.com,

Minicom: +44 (0)151 706 0365 Fax: +44 (0)151 708 9355

Book your ticket now by contacting DaDa – Disability
& Deaf Arts direct.

NOMINATE YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST FOR A DADA AWARD!!

The DaDaAwards are here again! Please download a copy of the Nomination Information and a Nomination Form and get them to us now! Please contact faye@dadahello.com if you need any further information.
This years Awards are sponsored by: Northwest Regional Development Agency, ITV Productions, The Mersey
Partnership, National Museums Liverpool, Breakthrough UK and Culture Liverpool (Liverpool City Council)

Audio description, with sign language  and palantypist.