Bookings
In this our 175th anniversary year Huddersfield Choral Society is delighted to include this series of workshops in its programme. The Society is mindful of the need to encourage more young singers and to engage with a wider audience. Our future depends on this. It is particularly pleasing that we are able to work in partnership with the University of Huddersfield, the MrsSunderland Festival and Kirklees Council. We do hope you will join us at some of the workshops listed - we look forward to welcoming you. Conrad Winterburn President, Huddersfield Choral Society
Please complete & return this form to: Huddersfield Choral Society, PO Box B30/35 Westgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1PA or provide the information requested to: E-Mail: workshops@huddersfieldchoral.com Tel: 01484 646 441 Name:
The choral conducting workshop will give the best singers in the Department of Music an opportunity to work with Joseph, who is an inspiring choral trainer. And of course they’ll learn by experiencing his mentoring of a number of up-and-coming choral conductors, each of whom will bring particular expertise and a variety of repertory to the workshop. Professor John Bryan Head of Music & Drama University of Huddersfield
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Which workshop(s) would you like to attend? Verdi Requiem Fri 8 Oct 2010 Choral Conducting Fri 18 Feb 2011. Please send a brief CV with your booking for this workshop Stainer The Crucifixion Sat 5 Mar 2011 Where did you hear about the workshops?
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The Mrs Sunderland Music Festival is proud to be working with Huddersfield Choral Society in its 175th year, to promote together Sing Up for the boys. The sound of 500 boys singing in Huddersfield Town Hall is indeed an exciting and exhilarating prospect and will help showcase the valuable music and choral work done in schools throughout Kirklees. Huddersfield’s fine choral and vocal tradition has a international reputation and with support and encouragement we can hope to inspire our young people to experience the joy of singing, so that they too will become a valuable part of that remarkable tradition. Michael Hampshire Chairman, The Mrs Sunderland Music Festival KIrklees has a rich and strong tradition of singing—a powerful activity binding people together. We are pleased to work with Huddersfield Choral Society to provide these opportunities for children to perform at inspiring events. Barbara Lawson School Improvement Officer (Music), Kirklees
Free Choral Workshops 8th October 2010 & 5th March 2011 Free Choral Conducting Workshop 18th February 2011
Friday 8th October 2010 Verdi Requiem Age range 17+ Led by Joseph Cullen Venue: Greenhead College, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES Times 19.30-21.30 Cost FREE. Scores provided. Free parking available. Experience a rehearsal with Huddersfield Choral Society and find out more about singing with us. Bookings by email to: workshops@huddersfieldchoral.com, Tel: 01484 646 441 or by post using the booking form in this brochure.
Friday 18th February 2011 Choral Conducting Age range 17+, currently involved or interested in choral conducting Led by Joseph Cullen Venue: The University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. Times 14.00-16.00 Cost FREE. Hands-on masterclass with Joseph Cullen, working with the University Chamber Choir and Daniel Gordon (Huddersfield Choral Society Rehearsal Accompanist). Repertoire will include Britten Rejoice in the Lamb. Places for participants limited to 8. Audience members welcome. Bookings by email to: workshops@huddersfieldchoral.com, phone 01484 646 441 or by post using the booking form in this brochure. Please include a brief CV with your booking.
Joseph Cullen’s choral direction has recently brought glowing critical acclaim and a further Grammy award in 2010 for his work with the London Symphony Chorus.
Saturday 5th March 2011 Stainer The Crucifixion Age range – all ages, including boys’ unbroken voices Led by Joseph Cullen Venue Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA Times 16.00-18.00 Cost FREE. Rehearse the hymns which form an integral part of Stainer’s The Crucifixion The workshop will be followed by a concert performance at 19.30. Refreshments will be available for purchase between the workshop and concert. Workshop participants are eligible for a discount on the concert ticket, if booked by 31st January 2011. Concert ticket booking details will be provided on registration for the workshop. Bookings by email to: workshops@huddersfieldchoral.com, phone 01484 646 441 or by post using the booking form in this brochure.
His trilogy of CDs conducting the Huddersfield Choral Society is now complete with the issue of The Crucifixion ( John Stainer) on the Signum label. He has established choral conducting scholarships with both the London Symphony Chorus and the Huddersfield Choral Society and has twice been invited to give masterclasses at the Orkney conductors’ course in the St Magnus Festival and at the Royal Academy of Music. He has coached many distinguished singers and nurtures the next generation with his small professional ensemble, London Chamber Voices.
Workshops for children and young people Bookings for these workshops may be made by teachers only - via Kirklees Learning Service https://insetonline.kirklees.gov.uk Further information will be provided to teachers who have registered for the workshops.
Friday 18th February 2011 Sing Up for the boys! Led by Thom Meredith
Wednesday 23rd March 2011 Choral Explosion! Led by Sue Hollingworth These workshops aim to inspire young people to sing by showcasing local excellence and promote high quality singing in Kirklees.