| The Course is for |
| 1. |
up to 30 very experienced singers who are either extremely good sight-readers,
or are prepared to learn the music thoroughly in advance. The music chosen is challenging and needs
some preparation from even the best of readers. |
| 2. |
up to 4 conductors wishing to improve their choral conducting. Some previous
experience is necessary. Music should be prepared in advance. Conductors will be expected to
sing with the choir. |
MUSIC
The repertoire is of mixed styles and periods, both secular and sacred. Both midi and pdf files will be
available for advance practice; a list of recordings will be recommended for study. Manuscripts in paper form
can be forwarded on request; the price of postage will be added to the fee. Otherwise the music will be handed
out in Portugal at registration. (See Repertoire).
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DAILY PROGRAMME
Singers get daily warm ups and instruction in vocal technique, an individual singing lesson,
choir rehearsals, and opportunities for one to a part ensemble singing in some astonishing places.
Conductors get daily warm ups and instruction in vocal technique, coaching in conducting
both away from the choir and with the choir, and the opportunity to conduct one short piece in the final concert.
Conductors are expected to sing with the choir when not conducting.
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EVENING EVENTS
Evening events are optional. They usually include a Portuguese music event (free),
a trip to a Fado Club in Lisbon with dinner and traditional Fado music (paid for individually),
and the course party with entertainment provided by small ensembles.
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PERFORMANCES
Open air workshop at Quinta da Regaleira.
Main concert at the end of the week in S. Martinho.
A recording of the main concert will be made on CD. |
TIMETABLE 2012
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| Sat 21st July |
10:00 |
Conductors Register |
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10:00 |
Session 1 & 2 |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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15:00 |
Session 3 & 4 |
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18:00 |
Break |
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20:00 |
Dinner |
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| Sun 22nd July |
09:30 |
Session 1 & 2 |
| |
13:00 |
Lunch |
| |
15:00 |
Session 3 |
| |
17:00 |
Break |
| |
17:00 |
Singers Register |
| |
17:45 |
Welcome to All |
| |
18:00 |
Warm Up & Rehearsal |
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19:30 |
Break |
| |
20:00 |
Communal Dinner |
|
Mon 23rd &
|
09:30 |
Warm Up |
| Tues 24th July |
10:00 |
Rehearsals |
| |
13:00 |
Lunch |
| |
Afternoon free for ensembles, individual lessons, rest, practice, shopping, exploring |
| |
17:00 |
Rehearsal |
| |
19:00 |
Break, bar, optional informal ensembles |
| |
20:00 |
Dinner |
|
| Wed 25th July |
Morning as Mon & Tues but free afternoon & evening |
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| Thurs 26th July |
As Mon & Tues |
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| Fri 27th July |
09:30 |
Warm Up |
| |
10:00 |
Rehearsals |
| |
13:00 |
Lunch |
| |
15:00 |
Rehearsals |
| |
17:00 |
Break |
| |
17:30 |
Workshop |
| |
19:00 |
Break, bar, optional informal ensembles |
| |
20:00 |
Dinner |
|
| Sat 28th July |
11:30 |
Rehearsals |
| |
13:00 |
Lunch |
| |
15:00 |
Rehearsals |
| |
18:00 |
Break |
| |
21:30 |
Concert |
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22:30 |
Celebration Meal |
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Please note the lateness of the traditional Portuguese concert time and therefore
the Celebration meal on Saturday night when planning any Sunday travelling. |
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LANGUAGE
The course will be given in English. The course has a Portuguese interpreter, Pedro d'Orey,
who has knowledge of English, Italian, Spanish and French.
(See Linksfor basic Portuguese)
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FEES
See Payment Details.
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TRAVEL
A course 'minibus' is available at selected times for transport from Lisbon airport to Sintra.
Please contact Pedro (see Contacts). Otherwise
there is a bus from the airport to Rossio in the centre of Lisbon, from where there is a direct train to Sintra.
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FOOD
Arrangements are being made with local restaurants for group bookings. Numbers for such meals will be
taken on the course, as some will wish to eat independently and a la carte. Course members are encouraged
to attend the communal meals at the beginning and end of the course. Meals are not included in the course
fee, but all food & drink at break times is.
The Portuguese cuisine available in the town is generally in the style of simple, hearty, country cooking.
There is a lovely restaurant at the Quinta da Regaleira, the rehearsal venue, where many people have lunch.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
See Accommodation for recommendations.
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