April 13-15,2012
Weekend of Week 15 of Year 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
8:00pm
Three-time Juno-nominated vocal band Cadence opens for Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble New York Voices for a not-to-be-missed evening of group singing.
April 13, 2012
The Songwriters Association of Canada presents Songwriting 101
Saturday, April 14, 2012
9:30am
The Songwriters Association of Canada presents an interactive workshop presented by award-winning songwriters.
April 14, 2012
Introduction to South Indian Music
Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:30am
An interactive workshop on some of the distinctive elements of South Indian classical music. Instructed by Juno-nominated musician Suba Sankaran.
April 14, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
11:30am
Join industry professionals Patricia Silver, Paul Sanderson and Heather Reppen for an interactive session that covers the business side of music.
April 14, 2012
Beatboxing and Vocal Percussion 101
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1:00pm
Join master beatboxers Human Record (a.k.a. Luke Stapleton) and Dylan Bell on an interactive journey through the vocal drum kit.
April 14, 2012
Toronto Chamber Choir and Cantores Celestes
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1:00pm 2:30pm
Join Toronto Chamber Choir (pictured) and Cantores Celestes for a choral program ranging from early music to world to contemporary.
April 14, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
2:30pm
Engage one-on-one in this workshop led by former Nylon, Micah Barnes.
April 14, 2012
Retrocity and Human Record Beatboxer
Saturday, April 14, 2012
3:30pm 5:00pm
No instruments required. Over an hour of '80s a cappella pop awesomeness is in store as Retrocity (pictured) and Human Record turn the Brigantine Room inside out!
April 14, 2012
Score Marking for Choristers and Conductors
Saturday, April 14, 2012
4:00pm
This workshop takes score marking beyond the default circle, and teaches vocalists to use a wide range of markings in their music to efficiently note everything that their conductor asks of them. Instructed by conductor Dallas Bergen.
April 14, 2012
Sacred Harp: An introduction to Shape Note Singing
Saturday, April 14, 2012
5:30pm
Pleasance Crawford and the Toronto Shape Note Group teach how to read shape note notation and sing along to historic, stirring hymns and anthems.
April 14, 2012
Creating Instrument Sounds A Cappella
Saturday, April 14, 2012
7:00pm
Want to breathe some new life into your tired old vocal charts? In this educational and entertaining workshop, award-winning performer/clinician Aaron Jensen will teach you how to create authentic instrument sounds with your voice that will rocket your singing group to the next level.
April 14, 2012
Mortified - Jenn Goodwin and Camilla Singh
Saturday, April 14, 2012
8:00pm
A concert exploring aggression and enthusiasm, kindness and rage, pride and regret, through tap dancing, cheerleading and drumming. By Camilla Singh and Jenn Goodwin.
April 14, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
8:30pm
Hear "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and other hits as Canada's legendary 2011 Juno nominees, The Nylons, show you how it's done – a cappella-style!
April 14, 2012
Darbazi and Lachan Jewish Chamber Choir
Sunday, April 15, 2012
11:00am12:30pm
Enjoy Darbazi\'s (pictured) take on traditional music from Georgia while Lachan Jewish Chamber Choir regales you with their brand of Jewish and Jewish-influenced music.
April 15, 2012
Mass Sing-Along & Award Ceremony
Sunday, April 15, 2012
1:00pm 2:00pm
The Mass Sing-Along offers a unique opportunity for amateur and professional singers alike to join in song in an inclusive, and inspirational environment, singing two songs together in harmony. The SING! Legacy Award will be presented at this event.
April 15, 2012
Elmer Iseler Singers and High Park Choirs of Toronto - Allegria Choir
Sunday, April 15, 2012
2:30pm
The Elmer Iseler Singers (pictured) is one of the country’s most illustrious professional choral ensembles, while High Park Choirs of Toronto is carving a serious niche in the Canadian choral landscape. See both perform during this intimate concert experience!
April 15, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
4:00pm
Whether you are an amateur chorister, an experienced improviser, or have never sung before, you will be challenged to push your limits. Members of the Swingle Singers combine their years of experience to guide you safely through a fun and intense time of exploration, and help bring out the improviser in you!
April 15, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
5:00pm
Award-winning performer, educator and Jazz FM broadcaster, Heather Bambrick, leads this hands-on vocal boot camp, focusing on performance practices, mastering tone and timbre, and bringing your music to life through various stylistic approaches.
April 15, 2012
The Singer's Body: A Complete Singers Resource
Sunday, April 15, 2012
6:00pm
Suited to all levels, this workshop will explore confidence in presenting your voice, physical and vocal exercises, accessing true potential while in studio or on stage, proper body alignment and relaxation, outstanding breath control made easy, how to deal with fear and creative blocks, and how to deal with illness and maintain vocal health. Instructed by Orville Heyn.
April 15, 2012
The Swingle Singers and Countermeasure
Sunday, April 15, 2012
7:30pm
Countermeasure, a fast-rising, genre-defying Canadian vocal group opens for The Swingle Singers (pictured), a UK-based, Grammy Award-winning a cappella phenomenon.
April 15, 2012
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.