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One of NSO's aims is to build a new audience for opera. One way of doing this is through
workshops - in schools, colleges and other places. Here are some examples:
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Improvisation
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Musical preparation
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"Directing" two soloists
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Director Michael Moxham and conductor Nicholas Jenkins ran workshops and rehearsals for
students at Priory School, Lewes and Ringmer Community College before the production of Tobias
and the Angel. The children's chorus for the opera was then formed from those students, and they
performed in all seven venues during the tour.
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We feel that these workshops are a very important part of what we do. We have achieved a lot
on a very limited budget. With more funds we could achieve even more: if you would like to
support what we do, please contact us!
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Cluster Singing Day: Friday 6th February 2009
The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent
Some 430 Kent Primary School children attended the “Cluster Singing Day” workshop, masterminded by NSO Musical Director Nicholas Jenkins and Malling Partnership Lead Music Teacher Theresa Jaggard (of Mereworth Primary School, Kent).
Featuring the distinguished participation of vocal coach Sandra Wilkes, baritone Grant Doyle, soprano Charlotte Page and pianists Suzy Ruffles and Marc Verter, the singing day was an insight into singing and opera. The children sang a range of music, including several show numbers; the Grand Finale was a performance of the Toreador’s Song from Carmen led by Grant Doyle, with everyone singing the chorus.
The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent
Some 430 Kent Primary School children attended the “Cluster Singing Day” workshop, masterminded by NSO Musical Director Nicholas Jenkins and Malling Partnership Lead Music Teacher Theresa Jaggard (of Mereworth Primary School, Kent).
Featuring the distinguished participation of vocal coach Sandra Wilkes, baritone Grant Doyle, soprano Charlotte Page and pianists Suzy Ruffles and Marc Verter, the singing day was an insight into singing and opera. The children sang a range of music, including several show numbers; the Grand Finale was a performance of the Toreador’s Song from Carmen led by Grant Doyle, with everyone singing the chorus.
Future Workshop Series
New Sussex Opera is planning a new workshop series for schools, as a companion to our next main-stage project Hugh the Drover. One important aim will be inspiring children to sing - including basic vocal technique, warm-ups and games, and a range of different styles of music for the group to learn and perform.
If you would like more information, or know a school that would like to participate, please contact New Sussex Opera: 01273 471851 or info@newsussexopera.com
New Sussex Opera is planning a new workshop series for schools, as a companion to our next main-stage project Hugh the Drover. One important aim will be inspiring children to sing - including basic vocal technique, warm-ups and games, and a range of different styles of music for the group to learn and perform.
If you would like more information, or know a school that would like to participate, please contact New Sussex Opera: 01273 471851 or info@newsussexopera.com
Before the Eastbourne performance of Falstaff NSO ran an afternoon workshop with a rather different audience. This time the team was at The Venton Centre to work with over 60 members of the three Eastbourne branches of the University of the Third Age together with Age Concern, who hosted the event at their headquarters.
Linked to NSO's productions of Lucia di Lammermoor and Falstaff were workshops at Cavendish School, Eastbourne run by director Michael Moxham and conductor Bruno Cinquegrani. Four students from the school actually appeared in the productions, while another helped with stage management. Kieran Baker appeared in the acting role of The Page in Falstaff, and was given a very prominent part in NSO's production.