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SUnDaY 11tH aUGUSt
Step Into Singing: Taster Workshop
GatESHEaD olD toWn Hall, MillEnniUM Hall, 11aM
come along to this taster workshop for our adult programme group. You will learn about good technique, vocal health and listening skills whilst singing simple rounds and harmonies in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
tickets: £ 5
SUnDaY 11tH aUGUSt
Introduction to Split Stroke Ukulele
GatESHEaD olD toWn Hall, 11aM
come and try split stroke, the cornerstone of George Formby’ s playing style. learn the technique and a few numbers to take away with you. players must have prior knowledge of ukulele playing and feel comfortable with their instrument.
tickets: £ 5
FriDaY 16tH anD SatUrDaY 17tH aUGUSt
Samling Academy Opera: Albert Herring
Hall tWo, 7.30pM
Benjamin Britten’ s bittersweet comic masterpiece in this fully staged production, directed by Miranda Wright. two professional artists- baritone Johnny Herford and music director James Baillieu- join a cast of outstanding young north Easterners to tell this coming-of-age story.
presented by Samling. tickets: £ 12 c tUESDaY 27tH aUGUSt-SatUrDaY 31St aUGUSt
Bring On The Boys Summer School
SaGE GatESHEaD, tUESDaY-FriDaY: 10aM; SatUrDaY: 9aM
Young male singers aged 8-16 can explore singing pop to classical and work with exceptional leaders. includes the chance to sing in Hall one with national Youth choir of Great Britain Boys choir on the Saturday evening. no experience needed.
cost: £ 100 for the five-day course
SatUrDaY 31St aUGUSt
Bring On The Boys: national Youth Choirs of Great Britain Boys Choir Concert
Hall onE, 5pM
over 100 young male singers from the UK will perform choral music including works by Britten.
tickets: £ 7.50
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