The Come & Sing will comprise vocal training, teamwork and performance in the company of others who love choral music. This will be a day for improving your singing skills in a friendly atmosphere.
The best way to tell if it’s for you? Come and try it!
The best way to tell if it’s for you? Come and try it!
What?
We invite you to come and sing with us!
Under the direction of David Crown, singers will spend the day rehearsing these two wonderful pieces before giving an informal performance at the end of the afternoon. Whether you're already familiar with the music or looking to discover it for the first time, this promises to be a rewarding and enjoyable day of singing.
You'll also have the opportunity to meet members of Opus 48 and other musically-minded people from across Oxfordshire and further afield and find out more about Opus 48 and what makes it so special.
Herbert Howells - Requiem
Howells' Requiem is one of the hidden gems of twentieth-century English choral music. Written with an instinctive understanding of the human voice, it combines moments of profound stillness with passages of great emotional intensity. Although less frequently performed than many works of its stature, it remains one of Howells' most personal and deeply affecting compositions, offering singers music that is both expressive and immensely satisfying to perform.
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music
Inspired by Shakespeare's words from The Merchant of Venice, Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music is among the most cherished works in the English choral tradition. Rich in warmth, colour and lyricism, it celebrates the beauty and power of music itself. Its beautifully crafted vocal writing makes it a joy to sing, whether encountering it for the first time or returning to a long-time favourite.
Together, these two masterpieces complement one another perfectly. Each reflects the distinctive voice of its composer while sharing a remarkable gift for expressive choral writing, making them an ideal pairing for a day of music-making.
Under the direction of David Crown, singers will spend the day rehearsing these two wonderful pieces before giving an informal performance at the end of the afternoon. Whether you're already familiar with the music or looking to discover it for the first time, this promises to be a rewarding and enjoyable day of singing.
You'll also have the opportunity to meet members of Opus 48 and other musically-minded people from across Oxfordshire and further afield and find out more about Opus 48 and what makes it so special.
Herbert Howells - Requiem
Howells' Requiem is one of the hidden gems of twentieth-century English choral music. Written with an instinctive understanding of the human voice, it combines moments of profound stillness with passages of great emotional intensity. Although less frequently performed than many works of its stature, it remains one of Howells' most personal and deeply affecting compositions, offering singers music that is both expressive and immensely satisfying to perform.
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music
Inspired by Shakespeare's words from The Merchant of Venice, Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music is among the most cherished works in the English choral tradition. Rich in warmth, colour and lyricism, it celebrates the beauty and power of music itself. Its beautifully crafted vocal writing makes it a joy to sing, whether encountering it for the first time or returning to a long-time favourite.
Together, these two masterpieces complement one another perfectly. Each reflects the distinctive voice of its composer while sharing a remarkable gift for expressive choral writing, making them an ideal pairing for a day of music-making.
Where?
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St. Michael and All Angels Church,
Lonsdale Road, Summertown. Oxford. OX2 7ES When?📆 Saturday 12th September
Let's make a day of it! Rehearse and perform these exciting works in one day. ⏰ Registration will commence at 9.45am and the workshop will run with breaks until around 2.45pm. This will be followed by a short concert presentation for friends and family at around 3pm. The day should finish by 3.45pm. More details for registrants here. |
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How much does it cost?
The cost is £25 per singer for the day. Score hire is included in the registration price.
How do I find out more and sign up?
Sign up here using this form. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].
