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Sep
14
Sat
One-Day Vocal Workshop @ Lauderdale House
Sep 14 – Sep 15 all-day

We are holding a new workshop on Sunday 15 September 2013. The workshop will teach you how to sing in different styles and how to project your voice in several techniques.

This fun & practical workshop is suitable for those who have some singing experience (like singing at choirs/school/or karaoke). Total beginners are welcome too as we’ll be catching up with basic breathing & vocal projection.

This level 2 workshop will include:

Individual & group coaching
Solo singing – please bring your own song (must be emailed one week in advance)
A final performing session
The repertoire:We’ll be working on the following songs & styles:
Operetta, The Threepenny Opera: Ballad of Mack the Knife
Ivor Novello: We’ll Gather Lilacs
Jazz: It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)

Certificate: On completion of the level 2 you will receive a certificate of achievement for having completed and demonstrated competence in the workshop program.

Fee £55
How to book: To book and pay please email Kieran at
pianist@singinginlondon.com
or call Kieran on 0773 9704746
The workshop schedule & songs will be emailed to you upon booking.

Workshop leader: Idit Gold. Pianist and vocal coach: Kieran Stallard

May
30
Fri
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
May 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Jun
4
Wed
Bring a Song @ Lauderdale House
Jun 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sing something new or an old favourite – Lieder to Gilbert and Sullivan, jazz to folk, opera to musical comedy. There’s something for everyone! Don’t forget your music!

Jun
30
Mon
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Jun 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Jul
2
Wed
Bring a Song @ Lauderdale House
Jul 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sing something new or an old favourite – Lieder to Gilbert and Sullivan, jazz to folk, opera to musical comedy. There’s something for everyone! Don’t forget your music!

Jul
30
Wed
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Jul 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Aug
6
Wed
Bring a Song @ Lauderdale House
Aug 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sing something new or an old favourite – Lieder to Gilbert and Sullivan, jazz to folk, opera to musical comedy. There’s something for everyone! Don’t forget your music!

Aug
30
Sat
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Aug 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Sep
3
Wed
Bring a Song @ Lauderdale House
Sep 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sing something new or an old favourite – Lieder to Gilbert and Sullivan, jazz to folk, opera to musical comedy. There’s something for everyone! Don’t forget your music!

Sep
6
Sat
GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Sep 6 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Sep
13
Sat
GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Sep 13 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Sep
20
Sat
GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Sep 20 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Sep
27
Sat
GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Sep 27 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Sep
30
Tue
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Sep 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Oct
4
Sat
GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Oct 4 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Oct
11
Sat
GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Oct 11 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Dec
11
Thu
Friends of Highgate Library Winter Celebration @ Highgate Library Civic & Cultural Centre
Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Enjoy convivial conversation and some festive entertainment (inc. Jehane Markham Trio, Danny Scheinemann and a sing-along) over mulled wine and refreshments.  For more see www.dartmouthpark.org/FOHL/events.

Jan
25
Sun
Vocal Workshop for Beginners @ Lauderdale House
Jan 25 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Novice singer that would like to improve? Come to Singing in London Workshop for Beginners and learn to sing from scratch in four hours!

The workshop will teach you singing skills step by step from basic level and will show you how to use your vocal range in both singing for fun and presentation for public speaking.

We’ll be working on singing and breathing techniques and will show you how to develop your singing skills.

Are you a soprano, an alto, a baritone or bass – you’ll find out at the workshop!

To round it off together we’ll prepare you for a short group performance at the end of the workshop.

We’ve chosen two beautiful songs to practice at the workshop: Magic Moments By Perry Como & Over the Rainbow from the Wizard of Oz. The workshop schedule & the song sheets with web links to practice will be emailed to you upon booking.

At the end of the workshop you will receive a certificate of achievement for completing the beginner level. You can follow it up with the 2nd Level workshop for Intermediates in February.

We limit places to our workshops so enrol now to secure your place before it’s booked up book online.

Apr
12
Sun
Beginners Vocal Workshop @ Lauderdale House
Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Learn how to develop your singing voice from total scratch

You don’t need to have previous singing experience or be able to read music as this workshop will teach you the singing essentials of breathing techniques and vocal skills in four hours for £25.50.

Kieran and Idit will show you how to transform your speaking voice into a singing voice through practical techniques. Not only will these techniques help improve your singing but also your voice for presentations and public speaking. And that’s not all, for completing the Level 1 workshop you will receive a certificate.

It will be fun and entertaining and to help you we will email the song sheets upon booking so you become familiar with the chosen songs.

Feedback from Elaine who attended our Beginners Workshop in January: I loved the workshop.  I thought it was very well organised.  As a complete beginner, the focus on interactive learning (i.e. theory, practice and feedback) was very helpful.  I came away with a lot more confidence but, rather than just a feeling of increased confidence, I have learnt techniques that could develop my singing voice.”

Find out more and book via our Workshops page.

Apr
26
Sun
West End Musicals Singing Workshop @ Lauderdale House
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Featuring songs from Miss Saigon & Matilda

This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in an ‘open to all levels’ singing workshop of songs from these famous West End musicals.

Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced singer you’ll enjoy singing fabulous songs from the West End and training your voice at the same time. Take a look at a short video of workshop run by Idit.

In the first session of the workshop we’ll teach you basic breathing and vocal techniques and show you some performing skills which you’ll be using later in the singing session.

You’ll be coached individually as well as working with the group. Kieran and Idit will prepare you for a short performance at the end of the workshop. Once you book your place on the workshop we’ll email you the song sheets with web links so you can practise in advance.

Great fun, not to be missed! Find out more and book via our Workshops page.

Nov
25
Sat
Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St. Michael's Church
Nov 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St. Michael's Church | England | United Kingdom

Programme

Haydn: Piano Trio No.39 in G, Hob XV:25, ‘Gypsy’

Arensky: String Quartet No.2 in A minor Op.35

Dvorak: String Sextet in A, Op.48

 

 

Artists

Evgenia Epshtein, Benjamin Gilmore & Natalie Klouda – violin

Ruth Gibson & Alexandros Koustas – viola

Matthijs Broersma & Ashok Klouda – cello

Irina Botan – piano

Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St. Michael's Church
Nov 25 @ 9:15 pm – 10:30 pm
Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St. Michael's Church | England | United Kingdom

Artists

Meduoteran

Taylan Arikan (baglama) and Srdjan Vukasinovic (accordion)

joined by Vlad Maistorovici (violin)

​Programme

The unique accordion/baglama duo ‘Meduoteran’ perform a number of original compositions which take inspiration from Balkan and Turkish folk music and are joined by violinist Vlad Maistorovici for some works from the classical repertoire such as Bartok’s Romanian Dances

Dec
19
Tue
the meritus collective @ Lauderdale House
Dec 19 @ 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

 

the meritus collective

The Meritus Collective was established to bring together musicians of all instruments who shared a passion for chamber music and to provide platforms from which to perform. Members have trained at most of the major conservatoires in Britain and between them have performed as parts of chamber groups all around the world and for orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Philharmonia Orchestra.

Meritus was the pseudonym of Felix Mendelssohn given to the young composer by Robert Schumann. It translates roughly as ‘happy through merit’ and is an inspiring and effective byword for this young and dynamic group of musicians who will be bringing a varied and exciting set of programmes to Lauderdale House over the coming year.

The Meritus Collective will perform a selection of works for flute, clarinet and string.

Programme details to be confirmed

Oct
12
Sat
Saturdays at Six Concert – Douglas Bruce (Organ) @ St Michael's Church
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Every second Saturday of the month we host our popular Saturdays at Six concert series. Programmes range from organ recitals to chamber groups to soloists and choirs. Concerts run from 6-7pm and there is a retiring collection.

Dec
14
Sat
Saturdays at Six Concert – Paul Dean (Organ) – Messiaen – La Nativite du Seigneur @ St Michael's Church
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Every second Saturday of the month we host our popular Saturdays at Six concert series. Programmes range from organ recitals to chamber groups to soloists and choirs. Concerts run from 6-7pm and there is a retiring collection.

May
23
Sun
Pentecost – A New Devotional Performance By Jonathan Byrd @ St Augustine's Church Highgate London UK
May 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A Pentecost performance of uplifting and (hopefully) sunlit sacred music on the Spanish Guitar.

“A sequence of timeless emotions, such as awe, reverence, ecstasy, penitence, prayer, gratitude, rapture, worship, praise, ardour, resolve, Jonathan Byrd’s music presences us at the Holy Spirit’s descent as the disciples’ likely knew it”

 

 

Dec
10
Fri
“Now May We Singen”: A Christmas concert @ St. Mary Brookfield Church
Dec 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening of sacred music, popular festive songs and traditional carols from acclaimed choir Voxcetera. 

Enjoy beautiful choral works spanning 400 years, from anthems by Byrd and Praetorius to contemporary composers including John Rutter, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and Cecilia McDowall. And there’ll be dazzling arrangements of popular songs and carols such as Winter Wonderland, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and Ding Dong Merrily on High.

It isn’t Christmas without a Christmas concert – so why not start the season in beautiful surroundings with joyous, tranquil and uplifting music.

Mar
26
Sat
Fauré: Requiem and sublime short works @ St. Michael's Church
Mar 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Voxcetera chamber choir sings Gabriel Fauré’s much-loved, moving masterpiece, with soloists Ellie and Jamie Sperling, accompanied by violin, cello, harp and organ.

The concert will also feature Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine; a selection from Gustav Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, a collection of ancient Indian sacred texts; and Henry Balfour Gardiner’s dramatic Evening Hymn.

And you’ll hear beautiful music from contemporary composers: the hypnotic Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo; and Paul Aryes’ sun-drenched love song Quanto sei bella.

Voxcetera is a north London-based chamber choir, directed  by its founding conductor Jane Hopkins. Recent activity includes concerts at St Martin-in-the-fields, East Finchley Arts Festival, overseas tours and recording work.

 

Mar
16
Sat
Concert – Vivaldi: Gloria and Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass @ St Michael's Church
Mar 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Voxcetera returns to the beautiful St Michael’s Church with two dazzling works for choir and strings, written nearly 300 years apart.

Vivaldi: Gloria

In a crowded field, little beats this for exuberant Baroque joy. Yet it is full of variety, from the slow and tender “Et in terra pax” to the effervescent “Domine, Fili unigenite”, the choir accompanied throughout by sprightly strings, oboe and trumpet.

Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass

“Most of my favourite composers are film composers working in America today” says the New York-based Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo, and this thrilling mass pays tribute to the emotions, adrenaline and sense of wonder of film music. Scored for choir and strings and using traditional Latin texts, the 30-minute piece is strong on melody and rich in harmony, opening with gorgeous shimmering chords that emerge magically out of silence. It’s unmistakably modern, but it’s also in touch with early sacred music including Gregorian chant.

with:
Voxcetera chamber choir
Jane Hopkins, conductor
Ellie Sperling & Bethany Partridge, soloists
String orchestra, oboe, trumpet, organ

Voxcetera is a chamber choir celebrating sacred and secular music from medieval times to the present day under the direction of its founding conductor Jane Hopkins. The choir’s achievements include its popular Christmas concerts; performances with chamber ensembles of Fauré’s Requiem, Saint-Saëns’ Requiem and Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, at St Michael’s Highgate; tours to Germany and Ireland; performances at St Martin-in-the-Fields, St. John Smith Square, St. Stephen Walbrook and East Finchley Arts Festival; appearances at the Science Museum, British Library and the Southbank Centre; and a variety of recording work.