Black Voices, a Birmingham-based performance ensemble renowned for its rich, powerful harmonies and stunning arrangements, are coming to Exeter on Saturday 8 June to do a concert and public workshop supported by St Thomas Gospel Choir.
Black Voices was founded and is led by its musical director Carol Pemberton. Since 1987, she has steered Black Voices in becoming a unique performance ensemble, focused on promoting singing the black oral tradition (SBOT).
The group, inspired by Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Take Six, has forged its own dynamic way of distilling and re-...
Black Voices, a Birmingham-based performance ensemble renowned for its rich, powerful harmonies and stunning arrangements, are coming to Exeter on Saturday 8 June to do a concert and public workshop supported by St Thomas Gospel Choir.
Black Voices was founded and is led by its musical director Carol Pemberton. Since 1987, she has steered Black Voices in becoming a unique performance ensemble, focused on promoting singing the black oral tradition (SBOT). The group, inspired by Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Take Six, has forged its own dynamic way of distilling and re-presenting...
Do you know a boy or girl who loves music and would like to see what it is like to be a chorister for a day?
Following previous successful Chorister Open Days, Exeter Cathedral is hosting a similar opportunity for children on Saturday 17th November 2012. This is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 9 who enjoy singing. It is a great chance for young people to be encouraged and coached by professional musicians in an inspirational setting.
The children will have a great time with the current choristers, rehearsing and then singing with them in...
The Military Wives Choir wowed shoppers when they performed in Princesshay to celebrate the launch of their second album, Stronger Together.
Twenty-eight of the wives spent the day being pampered by Princesshay retailers before the album signing and performance, on Monday (November 5).
Some wives had their hair cut and styled at SAKS hair salon, others had hand pampering at Molton Brown and others had relaxation treatments at The Cove. And then there were the makeovers at various beauty counters in Debenhams for some of the wives to enjoy.
‘Maddy’ is a story within a story told by four actors. Maddy lacks confidence and has had a bad day at school. Her Grandfather has just moved in, the last thing she wants to do is help him unpack his boxes. But, when Maddy opens a very special box, Grandfather lets her into a secret.
‘Maddy and the Invisible Band of Groovers’ uses storytelling, puppetry and songs to celebrate diversity, difference and friendship.
The participatory performance is aimed at children aged 6-10. Invisible Flash works extensively with schools for blind children and all of our stories are enhanced...
A local youth choir is recruiting for new members as it gears up for the new term. Exeter Singing Roots is a vocal ensemble for young people aged 8 - 16, directed by professional singer and singing leader, Sarah Owen from Wren Music.
The choir meets on Thursdays in term-time at the St. Sidwell’s Centre, Exeter and is an opportunity to develop your musical skills, make new friends, enjoy using your voice as well taking part in performances.
A typical session involves fun and active warm-ups, learning an exciting range of ear-catching songs from around the world, practising...
Exeter Festival Chorus, in their 20th season, will perform Vivaldi’s Gloria, Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and Spirituals from A Child of Our Time by Michael Tippett.
Conductor Nigel Perrin will be joined by Jonathan Watts (organ) and Peter Adcock (piano)
Tickets priced at £12 adults, £10 children/students can be booked by calling 0845 6005441 or 01392 665885, or click here to book online.
