Studio Groups
CAPRICCIO – Monday 7.15pm – 9pm
Group for singers who also play instruments.
Fee: $46 per session
Performance: 4 – 5 times a year.
Focus: Voice training, instrumentation, ensemble of voices and instruments, songwriting
Group Size: 6 singers maximum
MOTIF – Tuesday 7.15pm – 9pm
Group for fairly advanced singers who are comfortable singing solo and able to commit to learning and memorising a lot of material. Singers must be able to commit to a schedule and concert. Some of the music requires one on a part.
Fee: $46 per session
Performance: 4 – 5 times a year
Focus: Voice Training, vocal technique, vocal preparation, gaining confidence, performing skills, musicality, artistry
Group Size: 8 singers maximum
ACCENT – Wednesday 11am – 12.30pm (fortnightly)
Group for singers who enjoy music making. Singers who wish to learn an instrument as well are welcome! Beginners and casuals welcome!
Fee: $30
Songs: Different material each session. No practice required in between. Some songs that work well will be kept as long-term material
Solo work: Not required. However every singer is given the opportunity to sing solo if they wish.
Performance: Only if the majority of singers in the group want it
Focus: Vocal technique, musicality, artistry
Groups Size: 8 Singers maximum
Booking: Essential for every session until there is a core group of more than five singers. Session cancelled if there are less than three singers booked in.
INTERMEZZO – Wednesday 5.15pm – 7pm
Group for singers who also play instruments
Fees: $46 per session
Performance: 4 – 5 times a year
Focus: Voice training, instrumentation, ensemble of voices and instruments, songwriting
Group Size: 6 singers maximum
UPBEAT – Wednesday 7.15pm – 9pm (fortnightly)
Group for any type of singer. Beginners and casuals welcome!
Fee: $30
Songs: Different material each session. No practice required in between. Some songs that work well will be kept as long-term material
Solo work: Not required. However every singer is given the opportunity to sing solo if they wish.
Performance: Only if the majority of singers in the group want it
Focus: Vocal technique, musicality, artistry
Groups Size: 8 Singers maximum
Booking: Essential for every session until there is a core group of more than five singers. Session cancelled when there are less than three singers booked in
CODA5 – Thursday 6.30pm – 9.15pm
Very Advanced Group
Fees: $46 per session ($30)
Performance: 7 – 8 times a year
Focus: Advanced Vocal Techniques and Instrumentation, Recording, Songwriting, Performing
Group Size: 5 singers maximum (invitation only)
SECONARY GROUPS
OVATION
Ovation is a secondary group for singers who have been singing in the studio for a long time. Four singers are selected each year irrespective of their reasons for advancement in singing. They generally find they work in a similar way because of a level of confidence that has been acquired over time. The four singers prepare a special concert.
CANTABILE
Cantable is a group for long-timers. Singers may choose it as a secondary group or main group. The singers generally find they work in a similar way because of a level of confidence that has been acquired over time. The group has quite a casual feel and allows the singers to learn more ensemble, solo and duet repertoire.
CANTADO
Cantado is a secondary group for singers in coda5 or Motif. It is offered to singers who have been in either group for a full year prior and who are able to take on another group. It provides an opportunity to learn different repertoire and work with different singers. Cantado is not open to singers in Ovation or Recapitulation.
ENCORE
Recapitulation is a group preparing for a special type of concert. Three singers prepare a recital each which in some cases includes their respective groups. In addition to those three singers, the group includes a duo who have previously sung with Ovation. The duo perform a recital of duets.
Recordings of coda5 below