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July 2013
Choir Week (runs in all 5 weeks)
Whether you regularly sing in choirs or have never sung before, the Dartington Summer School Choir offers you the chance to take part in friendly rehearsals culminating in a performance with full orchestra in the Great Hall
Find out more »Singing with Ancestors & Mbira
This course will explore Zimbabwean singing traditions. Open to all ages and abilities, this relaxed, family-friendly workshop will allow participants to find confidence in singing, learn about African traditions and get to grips with polyrhythms through hand clapping, singing and dance.
Find out more »September 2013
Go Gospel Weekend
Blow away the blues with a weekend of uplifting gospel singing. Experienced gospel choir director Jo Sercombe will take you through a variety of gospel repertoire, from early spirituals to contemporary American gospel; helping you to free your voice and create that special gospel vocal sound.
Find out more »Late Summer Singer’s Retreat
Singers, come and enjoy a restful 5-night stay in a beautiful late Georgian House in a gorgeous Dorset setting, with wonderful accommodation, fabulous food and SING to your heart’s content, every day.
Find out more »April 2014
Gregorian Chant for Everyone
This is an entertaining, informative and friendly chance to experience Gregorian chant through singing it.
Find out more »July 2014
Singing for the Terrified
For complete beginners, the course will show you that everyone can sing – yes even you!
Find out more »With A Song in my Heart – Come and Sing Your Favourite Songs Written for the Stage
This course is for confident solo singers and is performance based working on the wonderful songs from the world of songs for the stage of all types
Find out more »August 2014
The Dillington Summer School
Out-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference.
Find out more »Monteverdi’s Third Book: Summer Madrigals with James Weeks
The course will suit confident and experienced singers who can hold a line, singing in the original Italian. Singers are asked to familiarise yourself with your part in advance.
Find out more »January 2015
April 2015
Viva Verdi!
A fun opportunity to have a weekend singing Italian opera choruses in the Cotswolds! Led by Gavin Carr, tenor and conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
Find out more »May 2015
Hawkwood College Open Day 4 May 2015
An enjoyable day for the whole family! Free taster workshops * tours of the grounds * stalls by tutors, traders and partners. Delicious home-made organic food and ice cream * children’s activities * Maypole dancing and peace dancing. Free entry
Find out more »May 2016
Sing from the Heart group singing holiday May 2016
Singing holidays and retreats in France focus on facilitating positive group learning and interaction. Our breaks are a great opportunity to meet new people whilst sharing a fun and creative activity. Many lifelong friendships have been formed on our singing workshops and holidays throughout the years.
Find out more »July 2016
Massenet’s Cendrillon [Festi’Val de Musique Valois] (Cinderella)
Combine your love of singing with a holiday in Provence this July. Come and join our chorus for Massenet's beautiful opera Cendrillon
Find out more »Creative Arts Summer School
Come to Hawkwood in high summer and try your hand at a range of creative crafts, writing, drawing, sculpture, textiles and painting within the beautiful surroundings of Hawkwood. Create your own schedule and mix and match the courses to suit your needs. Some are residential weekends, some are one-day courses. Full Courses List: Raku Pottery: 15 - 17 July Nia Dance: 22 July Woodcarving Taster Day: 22 July Summer Painting Weekend: 22 - 24 July Drawing in Charcoal and Graphite:…
Find out more »Sing from the Heart group singing holiday SW France summer 2016
Singing holidays and retreats in France facilitating positive group learning and interaction. Our breaks are a great opportunity to meet new people whilst sharing a fun and creative activity. Many lifelong friendships have been formed on our singing workshops and holidays throughout the years.
Find out more »January 2017
February 2017
Czech Beads – A Bead Weaving Adventure
Czech Beads - A Bead Weaving Adventure
Find out more »March 2017
Sing Africa!
Learn harmony songs from across the African continent. No experience needed – just a love of singing!
Find out more »May 2017
Stars, stripes and maple leaves — songs from across the pond
A weekend of luxury learning songs from across North America. Come and celebrate amazing singer-songwriters from both Canada and the USA.
Find out more »July 2017
Singing holiday in Provence
Combine your love of singing with a holiday in Provence this July. Come and join our chorus for Faure's Requiem plus Suor Angelica & Pagliacci
Find out more »All aboard the gospel train
A fabulous weekend of gospel singing for people of all faiths and none in the beautiful English Lake District — for anyone who loves to sing, no experience necessary.
Find out more »October 2017
Sacred songs to soothe the soul
A weekend of glorious harmony singing in the midst of autumn splendour. Enliven your spirit with a feast of harmonies and learn songs from a range of cultures and traditions spanning the globe, all in a wonderful Derbyshire setting.
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