| The Course is for |
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up to 30 very experienced singers who are either extremely good sight-readers, or prepared to learn the music thoroughly in advance. The music chosen is challenging and needs some preparation from even the best of readers. |
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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 |
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| Music |
| The repertoire is of mixed styles & periods, both secular & 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 usually include optional Portuguese Folk Singing with Pedro, a trip to a Fado Club in Lisbon 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 will be made on CD. |
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| Concert Dress |
| Ladies - black tops and long black skirts, dresses or trousers. Men - white long sleeved shirts and black trousers. |
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| Timetable 2010 - to be confirmed |
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| Sat 24th July |
09:30 |
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 25th July |
09:30 |
Session 1 & 2 |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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15:00 |
Session 3 |
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17:00 |
Break |
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17:00 |
Singers Register |
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17:45 |
Welcome to All |
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18:00 |
Warm Up & Rehearsal |
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19:30 |
Break |
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20:00 |
Communal Dinner |
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Mon 26th &
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09:30 |
Warm Up |
| Tues 27th July |
10:00 |
Rehearsals |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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Afternoon free for ensembles, individual lessons, rest, practice, shopping, exploring |
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17:00 |
Rehearsal |
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19:00 |
Break, bar, optional informal ensembles |
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20:00 |
Dinner |
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| Wed 28th July |
Morning as Mon & Tues but free afternoon & evening |
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| Thurs 29th July |
As Mon & Tues |
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| Fri 30th July |
09:30 |
Warm Up |
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10:00 |
Rehearsals |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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15:00 |
Rehearsals |
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17:00 |
Break |
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17:30 |
Workshop |
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19:00 |
Break, bar, optional informal ensembles |
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20:00 |
Dinner |
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| Sat 31st July |
11:30 |
Rehearsals |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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15:00 |
Rehearsals |
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18:00 |
Break |
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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 Links for basic Portuguese) |
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| Fee |
| 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 |
| Deals 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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| Accommodation |
| See Accommodation for recommendations |
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| Smoking |
| Portugal has now passed laws prohibiting smoking in public places. |
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