"As a new 8 part group, we were so delighted
when Joanna agreed to come along and coach us. The difference she
made was immediate. Her enormous enthusiasm was matched only by her
superb musicianship and skillful ability to improve our sound, interpretation
and performance. The insights she brings - as well as the fun we have-
already have and will continue to make a big difference to us as a
group and as individual musicians."
Susan Lee
for Vox Concordia
March 2005. |
"Jo was great fun, and we all learnt
a lot from the day. Her professionalism was inspiring and her advice
invaluable".
Ed Rex, Music Scholar, King's School
Canterbury |
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If you would like to enquire
about vocal, choral and "swing" workshops with Alexander L'Estrange
and Joanna Forbes:
send an email to
info@forbes-lestrange.co.uk
OPTION 1 : "You can sing... But can you swing?!"
Devised specially for the Association
of British Choral Directors (ABCD) convention in summer 2005, this
is for traditionally "classical" choral singers who are keen
to develop confidence and style in the performance of "lighter"
repertoire. Book Alexander and Joanna for an uplifting, finger-clicking
exploration of jazz, pop and gospel music guaranteed to have your choir
swinging like they've never swung before!
OPTION 2: Inspire your choir!
These workshops concentrate on confidence building for
choirs and their directors as well as offering an opportunity to try out
new repertoire.
Includes :
suggestions of ways to lead/energise a choir
basic conducting/rehearsal skills
introduction to vocal technique
communication
choral warm-ups
techniques for piano-accompanying
Specialising in:
a) For youth choirs: dealing with
problems with boys' voices, choirs short of tenors/basses, etc.
b) For SS/SA choirs: looking for fun, varied repertoire
for upper voices
c) For experienced choirs: taking your choral singing
and performance skills to the next level. Focus on ensemble skills,
blend, vocal colour, style, diction, foreign languages.
OPTION 3: Go a cappella!
For newly formed or established a cappella groups looking
to benefit from both Joanna and Alexander's professional experience and
expertise as singers and arrangers of a cappella repertoire. Improve your
performance both visually and musically whilst having lots of fun!
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"Joanna Forbes succeeded in having
over 100 students transfixed for over two hours in a workshop that
was creative, educational and genuinely fun. All of those who took
part from five schools in London and Sussex felt hugely involved,
and I have never seen such a large group of young people so focussed
and absorbed for such a long period of time."
Richard Niblett,
Director of Music, Brighton College |
"Thank you very much for the
workshop, it was very productive! We have rethought some of our songs
and it was extremely enjoyable!"
Alex Dance,
member of Eton College a cappella group |
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