WCG2024 WORKSHOPS
MUSICIANSHIP EXERCISES IN CHOIR REHEARSAL– SUSANNA SAW (MALAYSIA)
Explore Southeast Asian choral music with Susanna Saw, a dedicated educator and esteemed music professional.
THE ART OF A CAPPELLA – TIMOTHY WAYNE-WRIGHT (GREAT BRITAIN/NEW ZEALAND)
Timothy Wayne-Wright shares insights on ensemble singing, addressing common challenges and offering techniques for vocal blend and audience engagement from his extensive experience.
POETRY IN MUSIC – XIA YANBIN (CHINA)
Xia Yanbin presents his choral compositions inspired by Chinese poems about the night sky.
AFRICA REJOICE! SING AND DANCE THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAY – MICHAEL BARRETT (SOUTH AFRICA)
'Africa Rejoice!' is a vibrant workshop that honours South Africa's 30 years of democracy.
I LOVE MUSIC THEORY! – ANNA TABITA ABELEDA-PIQUERO (PHILIPPINES)
In this active and interactive workshop, Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero translates the essential elements of choral music into a fun language for choristers.
PACIFIC VOICES: AN IMMERSIVE EXPLORATION OF SAMOAN SONGS - TUILAGI IGELESE ETE (NEW ZEALAND/ SAMOA)
Embark on an immersive workshop that delves into Samoan song traditions.
MUSIC THROUGH CHILDREN’S EYES – DARIUS LIM (SINGAPORE)
Enter the enchanting world of children's choral music and learn engaging activities that will help foster a dynamic learning environment.
PERFORMING LATIN AMERICAN CHORAL MUSIC – CRISTIAN GRASES (VENEZUELA/USA)
Explore the rich diversity of Latin American choral music, which encompasses a vast range of cultures and identities.
FROM CHINA TO THE WORLD – XINGZIMIN PAN (CHINA)
Discover the global phenomenon of Xingzimin Pan's ‘Dandelion’ and explore the world of contemporary Chinese choral music through its compositional techniques, artistic concepts and harmonic language.
THE ‘TE WEHI HAKA’ EXPERIENCE – TAPETA WEHI (AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND)
Learn about the celebrated Māori cultural and performing arts phenomenon that is kapa haka from one of its best-known practitioners in Aotearoa.
PITCH PERFECT SINGALONG! – DEKE SHARON (USA)
Join the legendary Deke Sharon, 'Father of Contemporary A Cappella', in an extended session in which he will teach the audience a mash-up from the famous film franchise.
PERFORM WITH ARTISTRY – MATHEW WRIGHT (UK)
In this workshop we explore how to elevate choral performances and make them compelling for audiences and competition juries alike!
BRING YOUR VOICE! – ZIMFIRA POLOZ (KAZAKHSTAN/CANADA)
Engage in this interactive workshop, which focuses on choral methods for teaching young choirs.
A LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM: SINGING SPIRITUALS – ANTHONY TRECEK-KING (USA)
Join Anthony as he uncovers the complex history and deep significance of the African American spiritual.
SINGING INSTRUMENTS AND VOCAL PERCUSSION – DEKE SHARON (USA)
Discover the evolution of ‘acappella’ with Deke Sharon and find out how to use vocal percussion to make the sounds of drums, guitars and many other instruments.