London A Cappella International Summer School Brochure

KINGS PLACE 1-4 AUGUST 2014

AN UNFORGET TABLE VOCAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE SWINGLE SINGERS IN THE HEART OF LONDON 1

ABOUT LONDON A CAPPELLA (LAC)

LAC presents the London A Cappella Festival and the London A Cappella International Summer School Dedicated to all forms of a cappella, LAC is a unique hub of vocal activity.

As the founding organisation behind these two world-class flagship projects, LAC prides itself on attracting the finest international a cappella artists to the capital.

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The London A Cappella International Summer School is a high quality and intensive four day course for groups and individuals, combining skill-building workshops with performances from some of the finest a cappella performers and educators in the industry, to create a unique vocal experience.

Offering a refreshing and fun approach to a cappella singing, the London A Cappella International Summer School provides a platform for you to enjoy singing with like-minded enthusiasts under the guidance of world-class tutors from a variety of vocal backgrounds – including The Swingle Singers.

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Taking place in the heart of London you will have unrivalled access to one of the city’s most prestigious and dynamic venues – Kings Place.

Open to participants from across the world, combine your passion for a cappella with visiting some of London’s iconic cultural and entertainment attractions.

A TYPICAL DAY

Each day will begin with a thorough vocal warm up before launching into a selection of workshops and masterclasses with our world-class tutors. Initially you will work in groups, while later sessions will concentrate on individual development.

There are opportunities throughout the day for personal practice sessions to allow you to absorb everything you have learnt.

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During the evening there will be opportunities to take part in open jam sessions and collaborative projects as well as attending performances given by some of the finest a cappella groups around.

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SCHEDULE

THURS 31ST JULY

FRI 1ST AUGUST AM Group Workshops

SAT 2ND AUGUST AM Group Workshops

SUN 3RD AUGUST AM Group Workshops

MON 4TH AUGUST AM Group and Personal Practice sessions

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PM Registration

EVE Opening night party

PM Individual Development Sessions

EVE Performance

PM Individual Development Sessions

EVE Options include

PM Individual Development Sessions

EVE Performance

PM Participants’ Showcase

EVE Closing party

Show what you can do!

• Jam night • Sightseeing • Barbecue

The Swingle Singers

• Scat singing and improvisation • Stage presence and theatrical presentation • Beatboxing sessions • Group and solo performance presentation • Vocal hygiene • Vocal technique • A Cappella arranging • Audio and visual recording • Collaborative recording projects and many more Participants will be invited to complete a survey prior to attending the summer school so that all ages, abilities and musical backgrounds are accommodated. Join us as a group or an individual for an unforgettable vocal experience!

Subject to change.

For updated information please visit www.londonacappella.com/summerschool NB All workshops will be taught in English.

The LAC International Summer School welcomes all participants regardless of previous singing experience or physical capability

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FEATURED RESIDENT TUTORS

The London A Cappella International Summer School includes workshops and performances from some of the finest a cappella performers and educators in the industry.

CLARE WHEELER Specialities: arranging, jazz singing and improvisation Clare Wheeler grew up in Kenya before moving to Manchester to attend Chetham’s School of Music, where she trained as a violinist and studied classical voice. She went on to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London to study jazz composition and voice under Pete Churchill and Tim Garland, as well as classical singing with Penny Mackay.

Clare freelanced in London as a singer and composer, and taught at the Academy of Contemporary Music, before joining The Swingle Singers in 2007. In 2012, she released ‘Crossing’, a jazz album with American composer Tyler Gilmore. A respected voice in contemporary vocal music, Clare has been a guest host of BBC Radio 3’s ‘The Choir’.

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KEVIN FOX Specialities: beatbox, vocal percussion, circle songs Ontario native Kevin Fox studied Anthropology and Archaeology at York University in Toronto, while directing and producing several albums for the award-winning collegiate choir Wibijazz’n. He cofounded the vocal band CADENCE, whose albums were nominated for three Juno awards – the Canadian equivalent to Grammy awards – and won several CARA awards. Kevin spent nine years as the quartet’s bass and vocal percussionist, and lent his voice to numerous other ensembles before joining the Swingle Singers in 2007. He continues to work as a sought-after arranger and educator for groups throughout the world.

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VISITING TUTORS

DOMINIC PECKHAM Speciality: overall vocal performance Dominic Peckham is regarded as one of the UK’s finest young, dynamic orchestral and choral conductors.

Dominic holds an impressive array of posts including Artistic Director of the Royal Opera House’s ‘RM19’ Youth Chorus, Assistant Musical Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, Artistic Director and Founder of iSingUK and Musical Director of the London Oriana Choir. An ambassador for choral music of international renown through both performance and his extensive pioneering educational work, Peckham has served as Vocal Director for the BBC Choir of the Year, as a consultant of Trinity Guildhall’s teaching programme and as a guest speaker for ‘Sing Up’.

The summer school is dedicated to all forms and genres of a cappella singing so there truly is something for everyone. It is a unique opportunity to build on your existing skills and abilities whilst acquiring new ones at the same time. Through the expert guidance of industry experts such as worldchampion beatboxer Bellatrix joining us as visiting tutors, we will encourage everyone to experiment and to try new things.

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‘Opportunities to be boggled, flabbergasted and left breathless! You never know who you’re going to bump into and you’ll walk away with a bunch of ideas to improve your performances and a bunch of memories to treasure’ Ian Tolley, LAC participant 10

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YOUR VISIT

London is one of the world’s most thriving and diverse cities. With an enormous amount to see and do, from visiting some of the many landmarks and museums to soaking up the atmosphere in iconic locations such as Covent Garden, Soho and Westminster, the London A Cappella International Summer School offers an incomparable opportunity to combine your hobby with a holiday.

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Check out these websites for further inspiration • www.timeout.com/london • www.visitlondon.com • www.allinlondon.co.uk

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SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION

We have negotiated a range of local accommodation packages to fit within different budgets, from studio apartments and hotels to student halls of residence and hostels.

These bespoke recommendations are within commutable distance from the venue, Kings Place, taking into account a 5 night stay from Thursday 31st July (the day of the

course registration) through to Tuesday 5th August (the day after the course finishes). If you wish to extend your stay to arrive earlier or stay later, then this will be subject to availability and needs to be arranged directly with your chosen accommodation provider.

MORE INFORMATION If you require any more information please see our website or email summerschool@londonacappella.com

Full details regarding how to book with our accommodation partners, and how to receive the favourable rates we have negotiated, are available upon signing up to the summer school.

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The London A Cappella International Summer School is a non-residential course.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

HOSTEL www.keystone-house.com From £120 per person for 5 nights and breakfast

HOTEL www.premierinn.com From £131 per room per night

STUDENT HALLS OF RESIDENCE www.lsevacations.co.uk From £45 per person per night Passfield Hall Residence

STUDIO APARTMENT serviced.studios2let.com From £102 per room per night

DISCLAIMER: The London A Cappella International Summer School does not accept responsibility if the allocation at an accommodation option is full. Any payment disputes are to be resolved directly with the accommodation partner.

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ABOUT THE VENUE: KINGS PLACE

Kings Place is a hub for music, art, dialogue and food, housed in an awardwinning building in King’s Cross, which also provides world class conferencing, events and office space. Since opening to the public in September 2008, a varied and open-minded programme has established Kings Place as one of Europe’s leading cultural landmarks.

The distinctive building houses a number of places to eat, drink and hang out, from the Green and Fortune café where you can sample homemade cake and artisan coffee, to the chic Rotunda restaurant with its outdoor terrace bar, so there are plenty of opportunities to socialise. www.kingsplace.co.uk

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GETTING HERE

Kings Place is situated just a few minutes walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations on Regent’s Canal, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.

See the map below for detailed travel advice.

Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG 17

BOOKING INFORMATION BOOK NOW Register your place for the London A Cappella International Summer School at: www.kingsplace.co.uk/ laciss2014 T: +44 (0)20 7520 1490

FEES Course fee: £395* Early Bird offer: £350 A limited number of Early Bird places are available so book now, by paying your £100 deposit, to take advantage of the offer.**

*10% discounts will be available for students and groups of 4 or more.

Discounts are available on full fees only (not applicable for the Early Bird fee) **The discount will be applied when you pay the remaining balance

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CONTACT

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For further enquires about the London A Cappella International Summer School please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

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ACCESSIBILITY Kings Place is fully accessible for wheelchair users and has infrared hearing assistance installed.

For information on your specific requirements please email access@kingsplace.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 7354 9199.

A non-refundable £100 deposit is required to secure your place on the course.

You may pay the full balance up front now but this is also non-refundable.

A discount will not be applied if the participant is unable to attend any of the days of the course.

Open to all keen singers aged 17+.

Attendees need to have reached the age of 17 by 01/08/2014.

There is no upper age limit.

Tailored to suit both individual applicants and whole groups.

Designed for all singers, with or without previous a cappella experience.

Non-residential. Accommodation packages are available.

Open to participants from across the world.

LAC makes every effort to ensure that the information published is correct at the time of going to press. However, LAC does not warrant or assume any legal liability for the accuracy of any information disclosed. LAC reserves the right to change artists, tutors, schedules or programmes as necessary.

Details are subject to change.

All photos are credited, unless specified, to Haydn Wheeler.

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