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CALLING ALL SONG BIRDS & JAZZ LOVERS!To coincide with EASTER we are delighted to present the Mix Tape Choir weekend singing workshop where we take another deep dive into songs from the Great American Songbook!
Be guided through a repertoire of familiar (or not so familiar) jazz "standards" in a safe container by an experienced Dunedin-based jazz vocalist and creative, with accompaniment by talented guitarist, Alex Wolken.
Not a book itself, the "Great American Songbook" is considered to be the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century that have stood the test of time in their life and legacy. Often referred to as "Standards", the songs published during the Golden Age of this genre include enduring tunes and became the core repertoire of jazz musicians from the 1920s through to the 1950s and 60s.
For this special weekend workshop, we will focus on just a few of the well known standards composed by the likes of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington and Hoagy Carmichael...
The approach is to demonstrate and teach the songs aurally, so no musical or site reading knowledge is required.
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
WHERE: TRIDENT HOUSE, 88 Vogel Street (entrance on Jetty Street by the flyover)
WHEN: BOTH Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April, 12noon - 3pm
INVESTMENT: $90 (cash on arrival)
HOW: register your participation to secure your place via: [email protected]
LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS
(minimum of 10 required for the event to go ahead)
Like the previous workshops and the highly popular weekly choir sessions, this workshop will give us an extended chunk of time - spread over two afternoon - with which to build a repertoire of jazz standards and sing our hearts out with each other. Not only will we create a beautiful sound and have some fun, the stress-busting benefits of singing means you will leave feeling energised, uplifted and joyful, with friendships forged!
We look forward to singing with you!
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Feedback from previous workshops:
“Karin is such an amazing teacher and it’s pretty lovely having Alex accompany us patiently on guitar.” Heidi G
“It was such a great weekend. Such a privilege and heaps of fun singing with such lovely people. A very special thanks to you Karin & Alex, love your passion for music and ability to create an inclusive, safe space.” Karin J
"Thank you Karin for your amazingly beautiful way of bringing a new group of singers together, and Alex you are an awesome guitarist, cheers guys." Jason
"Was a wonderful weekend full of great people enjoying the deep joy of music." Chrissy
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
88 Vogel St, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, 88 Vogel St, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand,Dunedin, New Zealand
