Whether you’re new to reading music or if you feel like you need a refresher, come and improve your musical knowledge and learn how to apply these skills to your advantage in a choral setting. We’re offering two workshops to help, affirm, and push your musical understanding, all with the aim of making music-reading easier and more approachable when singing.

Workshop 1

A Singer’s Guide to Music Theory
Saturday 27th January, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chipping Norton Methodist Church

This workshop will give you an introduction to music theory, including the fundamental knowledge to read the music and understand what’s on the page. In the second half we’ll apply this to simple pieces and singing exercises, using it in a choral setting.

Workshop 2

A Conductor’s Guide to Music Theory
Saturday 17th February, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chipping Norton Town Hall

While not compulsory to attend both workshops, this session will build on the first session by looking at the job of a conductor, including score analysis, decision-making, and contextual understanding. We’ll apply this to some conducting and singing in the second half.

Booklets will be provided on the day, and tea and coffee will be served during the break.

We’d love for you all to attend both sessions, so do sign up!

Please note that this is for past, current or prospective CNCS members. Thank you.

Tickets for Workshop 2 are still available.