London A Cappella Festival 2014 - Workshops

Celebrating its 5th year, the London A Cappella Festival 2014 offers an unrivalled opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of a cappella. In this landmark year, we welcome more international headliners and industry experts than ever before to celebrate the very best of the vocal world, from spine-tingling Russian orthodox chant to inimitable funk fusions and cutting edge beatbox. Offering a jam-packed schedule of diverse performances, workshops, talks and free interactive events, the London A Cappella Festival brings all things vocal under one roof. The London A Cappella Festival is curated by the world-famous Grammy award-winning Swingle Singers and Ikon Arts Management and takes place at Kings Place

‘Few pick-me-ups dispel the January blues better than this festival’s
workshops, concerts and exuberant performers’
4* Richard Morrison, The Times

All Things Vocal: Workshops
Enthusiastic singers and choirs of all ages and abilities are invited to join international industry experts and performers in a series of workshops focusing on various aspects of singing and vocal performance. Early booking is a must to avoid disappointment!

Workshop 1 10.00 – 11.00: Brazilian Rhythms & Body Percussion
Blow away those winter cobwebs as celebrated musical director and conductor Carlos Bauzys joins us from São Paulo, Brazil, to bring you an invigorating workshop exploring the vibrant rhythms of South America and introducing Brazilian Body Percussion.

Workshop 2 11.30 – 12.30: Pitch Perfect Unpicked
Blockbuster hit Pitch Perfect’s Music Director Deke Sharon and fellow House Jack Nick Girard will draw upon two decades of performing, recording, arranging and teaching. Whether you are an amateur singer, an experienced improviser or a shower-singing guru, you will be challenged to see just what you can achieve with your voice.
See The House Jacks perform on Thursday 23rd Jan 2013 at 19:30 or 21:00

Workshop 3 13.00 – 14.00: The Craft with Bob Chilcott sponsored by Oxford University Press
Join internationally-acclaimed composer and conductor Bob Chilcott, described by the Observer as ‘a contemporary hero of British choral music’ as he delves into two gems from his ever-popular collection of choral works with Oxford University Press. Crafting your vocal skills under Chilcott’s expert direction, you’ll be part of the festival’s first ever scratch choir! Scores will be provided

Workshop 4 15.45 – 16.45: Pass me the Jazz with The Real Group
Join members of The Real Group as they explain and demonstrate the ingredients of their inimitable trademark sound. This is an unparalleled opportunity to sing with members of this vocal super-group as they explore areas such as creativity, intonation, blend, pulse and rhythm.
See the Real Group perform on 24th January 2013 at 20:00

Workshop 5 16.45 - 17.45: Dominic Peckham’s Total Vocal in association with London A Cappella International Summer School
Join Dominic as he 'lays it bare' - getting to grips with exactly what it takes to be part of an a cappella group. Explore various technical aspects involved as you put together your a cappella team (no matter what your level), the ingredients to enhancing your individual instrument and taking your performance standards to a new level. Be ready for new rep, new ideas and some improv explosions!