SING WITH US
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We are always interested to hear from singers who wish to join our project.
Please read our 'about' description, and check out our photos, videos and spotify soundboard to get a sense of who we are. If you like what you see and can make the dates, please fill in our online application form and email a demo mp3.
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Deadline for Summer '24 Term Applications: 15.04
Membership Due: 19.04
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CALLING
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Enthusiasts of progressive popular music, who are wishing to experience the connection of singing in a choir, and the creative potential of being part of a musical community.
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Keen vocalists, who want to sing at an advanced level that attracts exciting opportunities to work with inspiring artists and collaborators, and who are able to invest in the rehearsal process which makes this possible.
Solid foundation skills in rhythm, pitch, harmony, vocal technique, with desire to develop and grow as a singer. ​
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A love of people, and a healthy attitude towards collaboration.
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​A desire to use music to promote wellbeing, community and sustainability.
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REHEARSALS
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Each rehearsal begins with 30 mins of warm-up and technical skill building that develop ear training, vocal technique, agility, expression, improvisation, support, breathing, rhythm, voice blending, vocal health, mind-body awareness and musical team building.
We have a 10-15 minute break half-way through each session. We work towards one main, bespoke performance per term, which may be in collaboration with an external artist, and our repertoire for the term will be focused around this.
Due to the advanced nature of the material and limitations on time, scores and recordings for material are given ahead of rehearsals, for singers to prepare parts ready to sing with others. Rehearsal time is then used to enjoy bringing parts together as a whole and refining them, without long periods of teaching time and waiting. Sessions include practise time with your section, to check-in with parts and get to know people.
Total practise time outside of sessions is estimated at being 30 mins - 1 hr per week depending on how new you are to the material.
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In general, we aim to work towards a high standard in a way that is informal, fun and
prioritises wellbeing and inclusivity. Please see our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy, behind the scenes instagram, or email us to get more of a sense of our rehearsal approach & ettiquette.
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WHERE & WHEN
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Monday evenings, 6.45-9.15pm. Hannah Moore Primary School, New Kingsley Rd, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LT. For more rehearsal venue details see: hannahmore.org.uk
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SUMMER '24
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Dates: 6th May - 15th July (10 weeks + half term 27th May)
Performances: 14th July @ The Canteen + Festivals (Wilderness, Purbeck, Shambala)
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This term is all about fun, high vibes, and summer sound baths as we prepare for our annual summer Cabaret at The Canteen on 14th, and festival slots at Wilderness (1st - 4th Aug), backing Martha Tilston at Purbeck Folk Festival (16th - 18th Aug), and opening the main stage / collaborating with Sam Lee at Shambala (23rd - 25th Aug). N.B. Festivals are optional to take part in and include limited and / or partially subsidised performer tickets.
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MARTHA TILSTON
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Listen to / buy her new album 'Luminous Being'
(featuring Murmuration Choir)
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SAM LEE
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Listen to / buy his new album 'Songdreaming'
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MEMBERSHIP
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(10 x week term)
£ 110 / 135 / 165 Sliding Scale (due 19.04).
Once offered a place, membership is confirmed with payment. Please note, that due to the time and resource it takes to make this project happen, we are unable to offer refunds once a commitment has been made, so please take the time to check details in advance of joining.
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What this covers:
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10 x 2.5 hr weekly group rehearsals, and resonant venue with facilitaties available for refreshments and break-out groups.
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Original arrangements of contemporary pieces, largely never sung by other choirs, with scores, recordings, and exercises to aid Visual, Aural and Kinesthetic learning.
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Experienced music professionals to support a ​holistic, mind-body approach to voice and group work, infused with industry-standard practice.
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Meaningful, high-quality performances, with rare opportunities to collaborate with established artists.
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The opportunity to sing and network with like-minded, skilled musicians who share a love of the same music.
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Further opportunities for singers wishing to expand their skill set and performance CV.
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Quality photography, footage and recordings of your work with the project.
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A conscious message that empowers people and planet through music.
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Thanks for reading about what we do, and we look forward to hopefully singing with you soon. If you have any questions, please email info@murmurationchoir.co.uk.
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The Murmurs x
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