World Conductor Series with Cameron LaBarr and Tim Wayne-Wright

Discover the Art of Choral Music with Voices of Singapore (VOS)!

This January and February, the VOS World Conductors Series brings you an exciting lineup of choral workshops and masterclasses led by internationally recognised musicians.

📅 25th January 2025: Join Grammy-winning Timothy Wayne-Wright, former member of The King’s Singers, as he leads a masterclass with the VOS Children's Choir Concert Group.

📅 9th February 2025: Spend the day with Cameron LaBarr, director of choral studies at Missouri State University, as he conducts an open rehearsal, a techniques workshop with the VOS Youth Choir, and a reading session of American choral music.

🎟️ Bundle discounts for Cameron LaBarr's Techniques Workshop & Reading Session are available

📍 All sessions take place at VOS Capitol Studios B1.

Spaces are limited — book your spot now!

Details of Workshops and Masterclasses

Timothy Wayne-Wright

1.Masterclass with VOS Children's Choir Concert Group ($5)

25/1/2025 (Sat)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Cameron LaBarr

2.Open Rehearsal with VOS Youth Choir ($5)

9/2/2025 (Sun)

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

3.Rehearsal Techniques with Choirs, featuring VOS Youth Choir ($18)

9/2/2025 (Sun)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

4.American Choral Music Reading Session ($18)

9/2/2025 (Sun)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Scores are provided for this session.

*Prices are subject to Booking Fees & GST.

**Enjoy events 3 & 4 at a bundle price of $28 (U.P. $36) by keying in promo code "BundleDeals"!

**Students up to University level can enjoy events 3 & 4 at $8 each by keying promo code "StudentPrice".

Cameron LaBarr is director of choral studies and the Clif and Gail Smart professor in music at Missouri State University. He earned the M.M. and D.M.A. from the University of North Texas where he studied with Jerry McCoy and Richard Sparks. He has completed further study in choral music and conducting with Simon Carrington and Alice Parker. Dr. LaBarr has an international reputation as conductor, clinician, and choral juror across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and serves as board member for the International Federation for Choral Music. Dr. LaBarr’s recent engagements include concerts and events in Indonesia, France, Ireland, Italy, Chile, Argentina, South Korea, South Africa, and Spain. Dr. LaBarr curates two choral series with Santa Barbara Music Publishing and Walton Music, where he champions emerging and established composers, and is additionally published by Colla Voce, Choristers Guild, Walton Music, and GIA Publications. Commercially released recordings can be found on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. Dr. LaBarr is co-author of the book The Melodic Voice: Conversations with Alice Parker. Choirs under the direction of Dr. LaBarr have been selected for performance at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference, Piccolo Spoleto Festival, National Collegiate Choral Organization, National ACDA (2019 and 2023), Southwest ACDA, Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses National Seminar, the China International Chorus Festival, the IFCM World Voices Conference the Tolosa Choral Contest (Basque Country, Spain), and the Jeju International Choral Festival (South Korea).

Timothy Wayne-Wright's musical journey started at the age of six when he became a boy chorister at Chelmsford Cathedral. After a short while singing the daily services and being surrounded by such magnificent sacred and secular music, he was hooked! His passion for singing carried on throughout his teenage years and after experimenting with his baritone range, he realised that it was the countertenor range which held his true affection.

He began studying with this voice-type for his music degree at Goldsmith’s College, University of London in 2001, after which he was fortunate enough to be offered a Vocal Scholarship to study for a Postgraduate Diploma at Trinity College of Music. During this time, he became a Choral Scholar at The Royal Naval College Chapel in Greenwich, alongside regular performances with many of the UK’s finest choral ensembles including Ex Cathedra Consort, English Voices, Polyphony and three-time Grammy Award® nominee, Stile Antico.

In 2006, he successfully auditioned for the prestigious position of Alto Lay Clerk at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. After just two years here, he was invited to audition for The King’s Singers and was part of this wonderful ensemble for ten happy years. Recognition for the group during his tenure included one Grammy Award®, a further Grammy nomination and an induction into the inaugural Gramophone Hall of Fame. He relished the opportunity to perform over 1500 concerts in the some of the world’s most beautiful sacred spaces and revered concert halls - highlights include performances in the Royal Albert Hall, The Musikverein, The Concertgebouw, Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Opera City and Carnegie Hall. Apart from live performances, he recorded and co-produced over 20 albums for Signum Records. He was also fortunate enough to teach over 500 masterclasses, workshops and summer schools as a member of The King’s Singers, imparting ensemble skills and techniques to choirs all over the world.

About Voices of Singapore

Voices of Singapore (VOS) is Singapore's largest singing organisation, transforming lives through the power of music and choral singing. With over 20 diverse singing groups, VOS impacts over 500,000 individuals annually through live performances and virtual projects.

As an arts charity, VOS combines artistic excellence with community impact. The VOS State Choirs pursue the highest levels of choral singing, while community outreach choirs extend their impact to special needs individuals, the elderly, and children-at-risk. Choral music fosters empowerment, connection, and a sense of belonging within a vibrant singing community.

VOS's programmes encompass a wide range of styles and genres, ensuring a diverse musical experience for all participants. Through their initiatives to inspire a Singing Singapore, VOS deepens appreciation for the arts while making a positive difference in Singapore's cultural landscape.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Voices of Singapore Capitol Studios (B1), 13 Stamford Road, Singapore, Singapore