The British Choral Institute
Director: Dr. Roy WalesPast Events
11th ANNUAL CHORAL/STUDY/PERFORMANCE WEEKEND
| HYMN OF PRAISE | F. Mendelssohn |
| MESSA DI GLORIA | G. Puccini |
Tim Rhys-Morgan - Piano
ROY WALES - Director
Friday, 18
Participation fee: £50
ISRAEL IN EGYPT - G. F. Handel
Tim Rhys-Morgan - Piano
Roy Wales - Workshop Director
A study/performance weekend on Handel's challenging and attractive choral work "Israel in Egypt" in the beautiful surroundings of Alfriston, East Sussex. Culminating with a performance in St. Andrews Church (Cathedral of the South Downs).
Alfriston, East Sussex (map)
Friday, 19
£45 (to include hire of music, teas and coffees)
Bach's B Minor Mass
A workshop weekend for enthusiastic choral singers culminating in a Sunday afternoon concert
Alfriston, East Sussex (map)
Friday, 14
£40
THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS - Edward Elgar
A CHORAL STUDY WEEKEND
Participants will rehearse Elgar's wonderful work in the beautiful setting of the village of Alfriston in East Sussex. On Sunday afternoon there will be a performance of the work with professional soloists.
Alfriston, East Sussex (map)
Friday, 22
£40 to include hire of music and teas/coffees during the weekend.
Contact britchorinst@fastnet.co.uk for further details
English Choral Classics
A CHORAL SINGING STUDY WEEKEND
A wide range of music will be studied including pieces by Byrd, Tallis, Purcell, Stanford, Holst, Stainer, Vaughan Williams, Britten, Tippett, Rutter and Carter.
West Dean College, West Sussex (map)
Friday, 28
Contact: West Dean (01243) 811301 or British Choral Institute (01273) 300894
Verdi Requiem
A choral study/performance workshop weekend for enthusiastic singers with performance on Sunday afternoon at 3.030pm
Alfriston, East Sussex (map)
Friday, 30
£40 for full participation
£5 for concert
The Choral Music of John Rutter
Marcus Martin - Accompianist
Roy Wales - Director
John Rutter's compositions, with their appealing melodies, catchy rhythms and imaginative but approachable harmonies are enjoyed by singers worldwide. This special one-day course will explore a varied selection of his works including some anthems, carols, arrangements of spirituals and excerpts from some of his larger works: Requiem, Gloria and Magnificat. The precise repertoire will be determined once the balance of voices is known. Copies of the music will be supplied approximately two weeks in advance and a small charge for this facility will be payable on the day. The course will begin at 10.00a.m. and conclude at 5.30p.m.
West Dean College, West Sussex (map)
Saturday, 23
Course fee:
'A Child of Our Time' (Michael Tippett)
Professional Soloists -
Tim Rhys-Morgan - Accompianist
Roy Wales - Director
This Study weekend aims to give enthusiastic choral singers the opportunity to work with fellow singers and an experienced professional conductor, soloists and pianist in a relaxing and pleasant environment. Participants will have the opportunity to work on Sir Michael Tippett's inspiring and challenging 'A Child of our Time'. Although parts of the work are difficult, other sections are very accessible, especially the 5 special arrangement of Negro Spirituals which form an integral part of the 'A Child of our Time'. The venue chosen is Alfriston, a beautiful Sussex village not far from Seaford and Eastbourne. The river Cuckmere runs through the village, past the church, which is known as 'The Cathedral of the South Downs'. The War Memorial Hall is right next door to the church on the village green and has been refurbished in recent years to provide excellent facilities for an event such as this. There will be a run-through performance on the Sunday afternoon with professional soloists. Music will be available for the use of participants.
The course commences on Friday evening. There are two sessions on the Saturday and an optional dinner has been arranged at Dean's Place Hotel, Alfriston (
Alfriston, East Sussex (map)
Friday, 17
Course fees:
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