| The Course is for |
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up to 30 experienced singers who are either good sight-readers, or prepared to learn the music in advance |
| 2. |
up to 6 conductors wishing to improve their choral conducting. Some 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. Midi files will be available for advance practice. 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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| 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 (tbc) |
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| Sat 26th 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 27th 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 28th &
Tues 29th July
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(optional - breakfast in the main square & lift in SISCCC minibus) |
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09:30 |
Warm Up |
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10:00 |
Rehearsals |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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Afternoon free for rest, practice, shopping, exploring |
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(15:30 Optional informal ensembles, singing/conducting lessons) |
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17:00 |
Rehearsal |
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19:00 |
Break, bar |
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20:00 |
Dinner |
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| Wed 30th July |
Morning as Mon & Tues but free afternoon & evening |
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| Thurs 31st July |
As Mon & Tues |
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| Fri 1st August |
(optional - breakfast in the main square & lift in SISCCC minibus) |
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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 |
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20:00 |
Dinner |
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| Sat 2nd August |
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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| 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 |
| Singer: |
£310 |
Early Bird/Student (if £100 deposit paid by May 31st) |
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£350 |
Full Price |
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| Conductor: |
£375 |
Early Bird/ Student (if £100 deposit paid by May 31st) |
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£400 |
Full Price |
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A £100 deposit should be sent with the application form. This is
non-refundable unless a place cannot be offered. |
| The full fee/balance should be paid by July 1st. |
| Fees should be paid in £ STERLING ONLY, by cheque or bank transfer. |
| See Application Form and Payment Details. |
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| Travel |
| A course minibus is available for transport from Lisbon airport to Sintra. Please contact Pedro (see Contacts). Lisbon is 45 minutes away by train, plus a 5-10 mins taxi/bus ride. |
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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. 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. |
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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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