April 2010

Dear Singers,

Choir dates
We are back from another joyous time on the Island of Eigg with another great bunch of singers and raring to go with another new term. The term is in two halves as usual: Thursdays 15 April – 20 May and then 27 May – 1 July, 7–9 pm. Both are 6 week terms.

Kate's Voice Clinic
Kate's house, Saturday 17 April, 10am–11ish am, cost £7/5. A chance to have fun, open up your voice, ask questions, improvise, check out choir parts, sing harmonies in a small group ... all choir members welcome. Usually lifts available Findhorn and Forres.
Questions/directions: 01343 850266 /

October Mini Break near Carrbridge
... with both your lovely choir leaders Bill and Kate.
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 October. For Big Choir members only.
£75 includes two nights in the hostel. Food extra.
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Eigg 2011
Yes, we had a great time and have booked again already for next year: Saturday 9 – Thursday 14 April. We promise that whatever the weather it will be warmer in the hostel next year! Yes, we are taking bookings already. Talk to those from the choir who have been if you want an unbiased opinion – there a quite a few by now.

Festival of Sacred Dance, Music and Song
Yearly Findhorn Foundation event, with Kate's choir, 10 – 17 July at the Universal Hall. As always Kate will be running her choir from Sunday 11 to Friday 16 July, two hours per day and singing for the dancers on Friday evening. A mix of songs that go with dances, for example from the Balkans/Israel and other harmony songs from Kate's repertoire. It is always a special week with a mix of Foundation guests from around the world and local singers.
Times are Sunday: 1–3 pm (tbc); Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 2–4 pm; Friday 10–12 am and Friday evening. The cost is not confirmed but is usually very reasonable. Talk to Kate if you are interested.
IF YOU WANT A REST FROM SINGING YOU CAN ALWAYS JOIN BILL'S "ORCHESTRA".

Georgian Songs
Bill, Vera and Jacqui are starting another series of Georgian songs this Sunday (18 April); ask Bill if you want to commit. Only three sessions this time. ALSO Nana Mzhavanadze is coming again for a weekend workshop 8–9 May plus a concert. Ask Bill for details.

Lots of love from us both, Bill and Kate

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