Residential Weekend Singing Workshops
with Abbie Lathe 2012:
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Bulgarian and Balkan Singing
Friday 27 January - Sunday 29 January 2012
This will be a weekend to come and experience the powerfully emotive richness of harmong singing from the Bulgarian and Balkan Tradition. Be prepared to work as a team to create soundscapes of raw energy and awesome beauty. The unfamiliar nature and complexity of some of the harmonies means that this course is only suitable for the more experienced singer.
Teacher: Abbie Lathe£280.00
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Madrigals, Opera and Classical Song
Friday 24 February - Sunday 26 February 2012
A weekend for those who would like to improve their singing technique. The emphasis will be on developing good breath control, essential for correct voice production, and improving vocal quality through learning simple popular pieces from the classical repertoire. Individual tuition will be given as part of this course.
Teacher: Abbie Lathe£299.00
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Celtic Connections
Friday 23 March - Sunday 25 March 2012
A weekend to celebrate the rich musical culture of the Celtic tradition, exploring traditional songs from Scotland, Ireland and Brittany with their rich harmonies and evocative melodies.
Teacher: Abbie Lathe£280.00
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Wholesome Harmonies and Yoga
Friday 4 May - Monday 7 May 2012
Harmonise mind, body and spirit with singing, yoga and meditation. Abbie's beautiful songs and spine-tingling harmony sessions will be complemented by yoga and meditation led by Rachel Beare, a fabulous yoga teacher from Lismore in Ireland (www.omming.com). All this plus bluebell walks in the Shropshire Hills! Both Abbie and Rachel's classes are relaxed, lots of fun and suitable for all abilities, so come and join us for this special three day workshop over the bank holiday weekend.
Teachers: Abbie Lathe and Rachel Beare£330.00
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Friday 15 June - Sunday 17 June 2012
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? No, we are going to have a riotous time learning the whole of this amazing song in one weekend! We have an a capella version in six parts, which is fantastic, if rather tricky, so this course is aimed at the more experienced singer who is up for a challenge. An ability to read music would be hugely helpful. Mama mia let me go! Come if you’re hard enough!
Teacher: Abbie Lathe£280.00
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Harvest - A Celebration of Autumn in Song
Friday 28 September - Sunday 30 September 2012
Songs of mellow fruitfulness! Come and celebrate Autumn with an eclectic mix of beautiful rounds and harmony songs from English Folk to West Coast USA. Add to this autumnal walks in Mortimer Forest, the first log fires of the season and blackberry and apple crumble, and you have a very special weekend to savour and remember. Suitable for all abilities.
Teacher: Abbie Lathe£280.00
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Abbie Road - Classic Beatles Harmony Singing
Friday 2 November - Sunday 4 November 2012
Come and enjoy singing those fabulous Beatles harmonies a capella. The programme will include a diverse mix of Beatles music from old favourites to less well-known songs. This workshop sold out very quickly in 2010 and 2011, and both were truly fabulous weekends, so early booking is advisable. Suitable for all abilities.
Teacher: Abbie Lathe£280.00
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Songs for Christmas and Mid-Winter
Friday 7 December - Sunday 9 December 2012
Magical harmonies by candlelight. With Christmas and the mid-winter solstice fast aproaching, this will be a weekend to celebrate the magic of this festive season by learning ancient carols, traditional wassails and other seasonal songs from both Christian and pagan traditions. Suitable for all abilities.
Teacher: Abbie Lathe£280.00
Abbie Lathe
Abbie is a fabulous teacher with over 20 years experience in teaching and performance. Her workshops are always great fun and most are suitable for all abilities. However, whether you are a beginner or enthusiastic amateur, the main aim of these weekends is to come and enjoy the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and improve your skills in the company of like-minded people. Some people come with a friend or partner, most come on their own, but all leave feeling uplifted, surprised at what they have been able to achieve and imbued with an enormous sense of well-being.
Food
All the food is lovingly prepared in the kitchen at Foldgate Farm by Clare, who has been cooking all her life but has recently given up her career as a commercial artist to concentrate on her passion for creating delicious, wholesome food. Everything is homemade, including bread, cakes and biscuits. Fruit and vegetables are from the garden or locally sourced, and organic wherever possible.
Price
The price for each workshop includes shared accommodation in a twin room, all meals , including tea coffee and cakes throughout the weekend, and all workshop sessions. Places are limited to 16 guests per workshop, so it is advisable to book early.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact:
Richard Maddicott
Wandering William Workshops
Foldgate Farm
Steventon
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 4BN
Tel: 01584 877899
Email: richard.maddicott@googlemail.com
