Spring Harmony Singing Workshop

About the session

We're making noise and taking up space with joyful songs in glorious harmony! Join us for a workshop of harmony singing and fun reflective exercises. We'll also have a lively coaching session from guest teacher Corinne Micallef to bring out even more of your natural expression. • Step into a bright and comfortable tipi surrounded by rolling coutryside • Sing gorgeous songs in full harmony, all taught by ear • Enjoy a delicious lunch • No experience necessary PRESENCE AND CONFIDENCE FOR SINGERS Does the voice of your 'Inner Critic' sometimes stop you enjoying singing? Do you feel mental or emotional blocks that restrict your vocal freedom? Get fearless and shake them loose in a special session with Corinne Micallef, a communication coach and theatre director whose warm and energetic presence will open up more of your voice and personal expression. THE VENUE The workshop will take place in the tipi at the Spire and Spoke in Watlington, a pretty event space surrounded by nature. The excellent team at the Spire and Spoke will provide a tasty lunch from the pub’s woodfired pizza menu, plus salads and cake. THE RETREAT HOST Rachel Holmes is a singer and choir leader based in Oxfordshire. In 2019 she trained as a natural voice leader with Kate Valentine and runs natural voice song circles in Chilton and Cholsey. She completed Line Hilton’s singing teacher training in 2020 and a Foundation in Art Therapy at IATE in 2021. Rachel loves bringing these threads together into a holistic and uplifting experience of singing. Corinne is a theatre director, coach and facilitator. She has worked for the National Theatre for over 20 years on the Theatreworks programme. She was Artistic Director/Joint CEO of Pegasus Theatre (Oxford) and Phakama Theatre Company (London). She has trained leaders at Airbus University, Royal College of Surgeons and Penguin Random House and her work has taken her to Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Die Schaubeuhne Berlin, Indonesia and South Africa. WHO CAN ATTEND? This retreat is open to adults who like singing. WHAT TO BRING • Water bottle • Notebook and pen • Wear clothes you can move freely in DATE Sunday 10th May, 10:30 am to 3 pm. TICKET INFORMATION £65 including lunch. Booking is essential and closes one week before the event. Spaces are limited to 20. Tickets are non-refundable. All food served is vegetarian. Please let me know other dietary requirements when booking. LOCATION The Tipi The Spire and Spoke, Watlington OX49 5AD