Our diverse vocal programme is for 14-18 year olds who love to sing, are keen to develop their choral technique, improve their ensemble singing and explore a diverse range of vocal styles.
Ingenium choral students begin every morning with a comprehensive breathing and vocal warm up in preparation for the day.
Students then rehearse with the main concert choir, singing a challenging and exciting repertoire of all genres. We ensure that students gain a deep understanding of these musical styles through the guidance of sectional tutors and voice specialists.
Alongside their place in the main choir, students also have the opportunity to form their own smaller vocal groups such as a chamber choir, gospel choir, show choir or contemporary a cappella group. They will receive guidance and tuition in all these areas from our experts. Students will also have the unique opportunity to form small chamber ensembles with members of our instrumental programme.
There will be several weekly oportunities to perform and learn in formal and informal recitals and masterclasses.
Workshops
Every week, our students have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of vocal and musical workshops led by internationally renowned experts in jazz, classical, pop, gospel and opera. These workshops are designed to broaden each student's knowledge through new and challenging experiences.
Our 2012 vocal workshops will include:
- Ear training and harmonising
- Beatboxing and vocal percussion
- Music theory
- Composition and arranging
- Vocal technique and health
- African drumming and body percussion
- Musical awareness
- Life in the music industry
- Indian music
- Folk music
Concerts
The three weeks will culminate in a concert in the UK capital of London and a showcase in Winchester's concert hall. More details to come soon!
Dates
The Ingenium Academy vocal programme runs from the 22nd July to the 12th August 2012. Students may attend for one, two or three weeks.