3-4.30pm – Masterclass with Jennifer John

Jennifer John is one of the founder Artistic Directors of Sense of Sound. She has an exceptional international career as a singer, songwriter and vocal lecturer. In addition, she is currently the manager of the highly acclaimed Sense of Sound Singers, the vocal ensemble that has collaborated with artists as varied as the legendary Brian Eno, pop imepressario Damon Albarn and Queen of quirky composition, Imogen Heap.

Her ability to inspire, motivate and development artistic performance has led to her current involvement in the creation of the Youth Music Voices Ensemble, a youth choir of 150 14-19  year olds that will perform at next year’s Cultural Olympiad. Jennifer is also the lead singer with Killerfernandez who have just completed their first European tour. This 1.5 hour singing masterclass will explore vocal techniques, touch on improvisation skills and deal will issues of performance quality.

The event will take place at CUC, Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 O BS

At just £5 per day (Fri/Sat/Sun) or £10 for the whole weekend Threshold is a very attractive prospect.

Phone the booking office on +(0)151 7083529 or book online.

We are delighted to be in partnership with Youth Music to create an amazing choir of 150 young people to perform in London in 2012.

We will be auditioning 14-19 year olds nationally to find the UK’s most talented young singers.

This is your chance to take part in a day of exciting and challenging group vocal activities led by Sense of Sound’s Artistic Director, Jennifer John, Musical Director, Richard Frostick and a whole creative team of highly skilled vocal coaches. You will get the opportunity to experience different musical styles and exciting new repertoire.
Participants will also be able to find out more about local choirs and singing groups in their area, along with performance opportunities linked to the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Whether you’re a solo singer or a superstar vocal ensemble, join us at your local Youth Music Voices launch to find out more.
• 30 January 2011: Royal Opera House, London.

• 13 February 2011: Plymouth Music Zone, Plymouth (special event).

DO NOT WORRY IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THESE DATES, THERE ARE MORE DATES FURTHER DOWN THE PAGE – PLEASE READ ON!

Regional Selections

The next step to joining the Youth Music Voices Ensemble:

There will be selection workshops all over the country for singers which will include more advanced singing activities.

Sense of Sound’s Artistic Director, Jennifer John will be part of the creative team leading on the training and recruitment In Liverpool, London, Manchester and Leeds.

Existing groups/choirs – you can apply as a group. Your singing leader will be the group’s sponsor, responsible for making sure everyone in the group meets the selection criteria.

If you are not in a group – you can apply individually.

To apply: Please complete the relevant forms below and return to youthmusicvoices@youthmusic.org.uk. All singers applying for places must meet the selection criteria listed on the application form in order for applications to be approved. All successful applicants must bring a recent passport sized photo to the event to gain admission.

Group Applications – please complete the selection event group application form and consent form for everyone under 18 years old.

Individual Applications – please complete the selection event individual application form and consent form if you are under 18 years old.

Entry to the event will not be permitted without a consent form and a recent passport sized photo.

Dates of Regional Selection Events:

YOU CAN STILL ATTEND THE DATES BELOW EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED ANY OF THE LAUNCH EVENTS

* Wednesday, 2nd February 2011: The Bluecoat, Liverpool. 5.30pm – 8.00pm. (Hosted by Sense of Sound)
* Sunday, 6th February 2011: The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead. 11.00am – 3.30pm
* Sunday 13th February 2011: Plymouth Music Zone, Plymouth. 10.30am – 4.30pm
* Sunday 20th February 2011: Leeds Town Hall, Leeds. 11.00am – 3.30pm (training with Jennifer John, Sense of Sound)
* Sunday 27th February 2011: Royal Opera House, London. 11.00am – 3.30pm (training with Jennifer John, Sense of Sound)
* Sunday 13th March 2011: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. 11.00am – 3.30pm

If you have any further queries, please email youthmusicvoices@youthmusic.org.uk

You have to enrol via their website and the rest is easy. Good luck!

This 3 day vocal festival runs from the 3rd -  5th of December and sees a wealth of activity including a one day seminar on Singing and Health and a weekend jam-packed with choir performances and FREE workshops.

As part of Liverpool’s Year of Health and Wellbeing the seminar is aimed at health practitioners, those working with health and the arts, community groups, singers, singing teachers, students and anyone interested in how arts and health can be used to improve wellbeing. This event takes place on Friday 3rd at The Black-E and  will cover the following:

FREE SINGING AND HEALTH DAY – Friday 3rd December

In order to secure a place on this FREE seminar please contact Sense of Sound on 0151 702 7799 or email info@senseofsound.net

• 11-12pm Dr Ian Morrison – from the Sidney de Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health will focus on singing and mental health
  
• 12.15-1.15pm – Kim Chandler – will discuss the benefits of singing in conjunction with fascinating facts regarding the athletic aspects of the voice
  
• 2.15-3pm – Professor Martin Ashley – Boys and singing: his presentation will look at the changing voice of boys in adolescence.
  
• 3pm – Performance by Jennifer John and Ogo
• 3.15-4pm – Sue M Jones – her presentation will focus on vocal health based on her experiences and knowledge as co-director of the Vocal Clinic Services
  
• 4.15-5.15pm – Round table discussion – featuring tje presenters and led by Sense of Sound’s Artistic Director, Juliet Russell
  

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th will consist of various FREE choir performances and workshops which will take place at The Bluecoat and Radio Merseyside.

SATURDAY 4th December @ The Bluecoat

Come and enjoy performances by some of Liverpool’s best choirs.

2-2.30pm – Mersey Harmony – Liverpool’s fantastic ladies barbershop

3-3.30pm – Vox Voices – a contemporary community choir

3.30 – 4pm Hope Street Harmonies  – an electric repertoire ranging from traditional Gregorian and African songs through to unique arrangement of popular soul, pop and rock songs

7-7.30pm – Liverpool Socialist Singers – singing for change and inspiration

EVENING CONCERT:

8pm- 9pm PERUNIKA TRIO with support by Sense of Sound Singers

PERUNIKA TRIO – a London based female trio that incorporates Bulgarian, Macedonian and Russian traditional music and orthodox chants into a broader Slavic repertoire. Their a cappella performances include poetry and storytelling.

-          “The voices of angels” – BBC London

-          As fine a slice of Eastern European a cappella as you’re likely to find – FROOTS

-          **** – Financial Times

Places for this FREE concert are limited so please book your seats in advance by contacting info@senseofsound.net or by calling 0151 702  7799

SATURDAY4th December@ Radio Merseyside

Come and participate in some amazing FREE workshops and enjoy the opportunity to sing and have fun.

11-12.45pm – Liverpool Socialist Singers workshop

1-2.45pm – Kim Chandler (Funky and fun)

3-4.45pm – Perunika (Bulgarian singing)

SUNDAY 5th December@ The Bluecoat

A full day of fantastic FREE workshops for all ages to come and join in

10-11am – for parents and children aged 0-7 yrs old – with Joanne Pue

11-12pm – for parents and children aged 7-11yrs old – Joanne Pue

12-1pm – Norwegian singing with Hedda Aronssen

1-2pm – Rap/hip hop for 12yrs and above – Curtis Watt

2-3pm – Improvisation with Steve Boyland

3-4pm – Gospel with Ian Davidson

4-5pm – West African singing with Ogo Nzeakor

5-6pm – Contemporary Pop, Soul and RnB with Sense of Sound

This 3 day festival is supported by Youth Music and the Year of Health and Wellbeing

DaDaFest International 2010 is proud to present an evening of choirs in the glorious surroundings of Palm House as old rivals from BBC1′s Last Choir Standing, Sense of Sound Singers and Belfast’s Open Arts Choir celebrate an evening of all things choral.

They will be joined in this friendly rematch by the Singing Signing choir; a Sense of Sound collaborative project with DaDa.

The Palm House is situated in Sefton Park and tickets for this event are £7/£5. They can be purchased by calling the Bluecoat box office on 0151 702 5324.

This event starts at 7.30pm