Electric Voice Theatre:
Acapella Summer School

Join Electric Voice Theatre for a rare opportunity to work with unique acapella ensemble techniques through the music of Women Composers.

The course takes place in a supportive environment and is designed to boost each singer’s professional development both as an individual vocalist and a highly skilled ensemble member.

• BODY & BREATH – vocal warm ups to build your voice alongside the group’s identity
• MUSIC & MEMORY – discover the freedom of singing confidently from memory
• COOPERATIVE REHEARSAL – using critical thinking to make positive contributions
• DEMOCRATISING RHYTHM – synchronising a collective sense of internal pulse
• LISTENING IN TUNE – what does singing in tune really mean to the true acapella voice?
• COMMUNICATION IN PERFORMANCE – dramatic audience connection (including British Sign Language and Integrated Audio Description) – how can your breath help tell the story?

Central to the experience will be some disgracefully neglected, yet inspiring repertoire by women composers connected with the ethical traditions of Conway Hall eg. Imogen Holst (1907 –1984), Ethel Smyth (1858 – 1944) Judith Weir, Nicola Lefanu, Eliza Flower (1803 – 1846) and more.

This course will be led by Frances M Lynch (Artistic Director, Electric Voice Theatre), with sessions from mezzo Jenny Miller, tenor and pianist, Laurence Panter (Barefoot Opera), british sign language interpreter Lauren Lister and composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad.

To apply please send your CV or a link to your website to: electricvoicetheatre@googlemail.com

An early bird 20% discount applies for bookings made before midnight on June 8th.

Applications Close at midnight on June 18th. Places are limited so applying early is recommended.

Please note that this course is non-residential.

Age Recommendation

Open to singers aged c.18 – 35. All voice types welcome

Price

£350 covering all sessions including healthy and nutritious lunches at the Conway Hall workshops.
All successful applicants will pay a non-refundable deposit of £50 on confirmation of their place, the balance to be paid by July 1st.

A limited number of bursaries are available which cover 85% of the course fees. You can apply for a bursary only if you are in receipt of means-tested benefits (e.g. Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payments, etc.) OR if you earn less than the London Living Wage (for Greater London residents, currently £27,007.50 annually as of 23 October 2024) or less than £25,000 annually (for those living outside Greater London).

Access Information

The workshops will take place in the Main Hall which has step free access. There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor.

If you have any questions regarding your access needs, please get in touch with our team and we will accommodate as best as we can. Get in touch: info@conwayhall.org.uk / 020 7405 1818