Kate O'Connell

New singing group for mixed male and female voices, started April 2010. For people who can hold a tune and are reasonably confident with their singing. My usual mix of world/pop/folk/gospel plus contemporary songs, both sacred and secular. If it is beautiful and inspirational in any way, we'll sing it. Learning by ear and by notes. Singing for fun and a bit of performing.
My house near Forres, Tuesdays 7.30pm. Cost £7/5 conc. per session. Regular attendance looked for.
If you are interested, contact me and we can have a chat.

Workshops/Events

7 – 15 August
Unicorn Voice Camp
Dorset

I will be leading a beginners "Find your Voice" group as part of this popular festival.
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9 – 14 April 2011
Singing on Eigg

For the fifth time, Bill Henderson and I will again be taking a group to the wonderful Hebridean Island of Eigg for singing, walking and wonderful food.
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Regular Classes

The Forres Big Choir

Weekly during school terms. Thursday evenings, 7-9 pm, at St John's Church, Forres, Morayshire. A 50 strong community choir, co-lead with Bill Henderson. Inspirational songs from around the world. All welcome, no auditions or previous singing experience required. The Forres Big Choir is a great confidence builder, lots of fun and a great way to make friends. Newcomers welcome anytime but better near the beginning of a term.
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School of Acoustic Rock

Saturday afternoon sessions at my house near Forres for teenage female vocalists, plus some instrumentation on piano and guitar. Vocal coaching, harmony singing and performance techniques. With an eye on local performances. During school terms. New intake each term.

Private lessons

For all ages ... children, teenagers, adults ... alone or with 1 or 2 friends.
Vocal technique for confidence, health and well-being, plus performance techniques. You bring the music you want to sing. Music styles: folk, rock, pop, musicals, world music.
Private lessons ... vocal work with an emphasis on posture, relaxation, breathing, confidence, self-esteem.

Workshops

I offer workshops tailor-made to suit your needs:
— Vocal development exercises to improve power quality range and confidence
— Voice work/singing as community development
— Harmony singing
— Solo singing masterclass, performance technique
— Vocal improvisation

About Kate

I trained in drama and dance at Dartington College of Arts, Devon. I have been working in the field of theatre and music for over 30 years, and at present run three choirs, and The School of Acoustic Rock for teenagers, and sing with Sonas acappella trio. I have a huge repertoire of beautiful songs from around the world, both secular and sacred, traditional folk and pop/rock/gospel. I believe that everyone can sing and have much experience in encouraging those who thought they were tone deaf as well as those who want to make a career of music. I am a member of The Natural Voice Practitioners Network (NVPN).

Contact

For all events, groups, classes and private lessons, please feel free to contact me for further details and to discuss your requirements. Reasonable terms.
I am based in Moray, North East Scotland. I will travel throughout Scotland, and further by arrangement.

Phone: 01343 - 850266
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Vocal tuition for health, wellbeing, confidence and performance technique