On Sunday 28th September 2008, Surrey Harmony will be hosting a free one
day workshop designed to show you what we are all about. Come along and join in
our close harmony singing as together we learn the classic song from the hit
musical “Fame”.
Schedule for the day
9.30-10.00:
Meet, Greet and
Coffee
10.00-10.30:
Legwarmers and Vocal
Blitz!
10.30-11.30:
Doing the Splitz!
11.30-11.40:
Break
11.40-12.45:
4 Part Harmony Hitz!
12.45-1.30:
Lunch (Remember to
bring a packed lunch!)
1.30-3.00:
Now it all Fitz!
3.00-3.30:
Break
3.30-5.00:
Putting on the
Glitz!
5.00-5.30:
Family and Friends
arrive to watch you perform
5.30-6.00:
SHOWTIME! (Bring a
sparkly top to perform in, if you like!)
If you’ve ever sung at the kitchen sink or boogied in the shower then this
could be the day for you! The recruitment day is open to gals and dolls from 13
up so why not come along and join in.
The day will start at 9.30am with vocal and physical warm ups. During this
time you’ll be allocated a vocal part, you could be a Tenor (The highest part),
Lead (who sing the tune), Baritone (an Alto part) or Bass (for those women who
sing very low).
Then together with Surrey Harmony you will spend the day learning the
song from scratch. We’ll spend some time in small groups and some
singing as a full chorus.
Once we’ve mastered the song, we’ll be adding on the
moves…
It wouldn’t be Barbershop without some snappy choreography.
There will be plenty of breaks for tea and a lunch break during
the day. Please bring a packed lunch and a bottle of water… singing is thirsty
work!
Rehearsals will finish at 5pm so there will be half an hour to
freshen up ready for your big performance. Invite your friends and family along
for a 5.30 performance of what you’ve learned during the day. We hope you can
join us on the 28th; it could be the first step you take towards becoming a
member of Surrey Harmony and joining us on stage in Nashville next year!
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Age if under 18:
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FAQ’s
Where will the workshop take place? The workshop is being help in Wallington, we’ll send you details and
directions once you have registered.
How much does it cost?
Nothing it’s completely free.
Do I need to bring anything?
Yes, bring a packed lunch and any snacks you need for break-times. We will
provide tea and coffee but we also recommend you bring a bottle of water.
Do I need to come along for the whole day?
You will need to come along for the whole day to learn the song.
What if I can’t make it?
Why not pop into one of our rehearsals on a Wednesday night instead? Details
are here
What should I wear?
Wear something comfortable during the day, especially on your feet! You
might also like to bring a sparkly top for the 5.30 performance!
Do I need to be able to read music? No, most of our members can’t read music. We learn from teach tapes.
Do I need to be able to dance? No – we will be learning some simple choreography on the day.
What else will I learn? As well as the song from Fame, you’ll be learning some basics of
Barbershop singing.
What is Barbershop? Barbershop is a 4 part a cappella style of singing. You may know
Barbershop as a traditionally male domain, but women have been singing
barbershop for years now. The 4 parts still have the same names the men use,
“Tenor, Lead, Baritone and Bass”. If you’ve sung Soprano before you’ll
probably be a Tenor or Lead. Alto’s may find themselves best suited to Lead,
Bari or even Bass!
I haven’t sung like this before. Does that matter?
No. we welcome singers of all levels of experience.
Can I bring my friends/parents?
Friends and Family are more than welcome to come along, however they must
register separately to participate in the day. Why not invite guests along
to the show at 5.30pm?
If you have any other questions, why not give Judith a
call on 01737 555 694
