Chris Hale (Music – Choral)
SINGING: YESTERDAY ONCE MORE (LADIES ONLY)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRevisit those songs you loved from previous decades, explore The Carpenters, Simon and Garfunkel, Burt Bacharach, the Beatles, Dusty Springfield and many, many more. Just for ladies, mostly unaccompanied and in two or three part harmony "Let the Good Times Roll!" Chris Hale (S. Cheshire www.highamhall.com/christine-hale) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180
SINGING: SUMMERTIME
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGeorge and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter - icons of the 1920s and 30s - created wonderful songs which have become timeless classics. Immerse yourself in the lush harmonies of the era and enjoy a mix of ballads, swing and jazz. (Unaccompanied) Some choir experience is useful but sight reading not necessary.
SINGING & CIRCLE DANCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA real cultural experience as we explore songs and dances from other countries and cultures, giving you a chance to dip into singing, or dancing, if you are not sure about either! Anne-Lise Kryger (Circle Dance www.highamhall.com/anne-lise-kryger) Chris Hale (Singing www.highamhall.com/chris-hale) Residential: £385 Non-residential: £275
SINGING: ANYTHING GOES!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA great opportunity to explore different singing styles from African and gospel, folk songs and ballads, to doo-wop, rock and, roll and musical theatre. Plus, an introduction to song signing to promote deaf awareness. Literally - ANYTHING GOES! Some choir experience is useful but sight reading not necessary. Chris Hale (S. Cheshire highamhall.com/christine-hale) Residential: £270
SINGING AND CIRCLE DANCING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us on a multicultural journey as we explore songs and dances from other countries and cultures. This course combines singing and dancing; offering a chance to dip into one or both. Previous experience of Circle Dance is not necessary. All welcome. Anne-Lise Kryger (Circle Dance www.highamhall.com/anne-lise-kryger) with Chris Hale (Singing www.highamhall.com/chris-hale) Residential: £420 Non-residential:
SING AMERICA!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore America in song! From the great cultural traditions of Gospel, Jazz, Country and Folk to classic Broadway, Swing and Pop. We will sing in 2- or 3-part harmony depending on voice balance, and you may be given sheet music but not expected to sight read. The emphasis is on fun! Complete beginners may struggle