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Vocal Workshops

INTERNATIONAL TALLIS SCHOLARS SUMMER SCHOOL JANUARY 21 -28, 2007

ST JOHN'S COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY,  AUSTRALIA

The Tallis Scholars have established themselves as leading exponents of Renaissance sacred music through world-class recordings and concert performances. Their exploration of the depth and variety of this repertoire has reached a world-wide audience.  For the first time in Australia, the Tallis Scholars will be holding their acclaimed Summer School in January, 2007 at St John’s College, University of Sydney.

Join us for an exhilarating week of music making immersed in glorious renaissance choral music with Peter Phillips and members of the Tallis Scholars. The beautiful campus setting of St John's College at the University of Sydney, Australia, provides a delightful backdrop for this rich musical experience. TSSS is dedicated to exploring our great heritage of renaissance choral music, and to developing a performance style appropriate to it, as pioneered by the Tallis Scholars. The course is open to singers of all nationalities with good sight-reading skills, aged 16 and over. We work on concert and service repertoire in a myriad of small and medium sized groups, with opportunities to set up your own groups, and to try new repertoire. TSSS is an intensive singing experience - and enormous fun too!

Age category: 16 years and above. However, choral students of exceptional ability who are younger than 16 years of age will also be considered.

Activities:
* Choral rehearsals with Peter Phillips
* Sung Services
* Talks and workshops
* Morning warm-up sessions
* An informal "sharing" by various small groups
* Day trip to the Blue Mountains where group will perform
* Gala concert by TSSS participants, directed by Peter Phillips
* CD Recording
* Party and presentation of certificates by Peter Phillips

Repertoire:
Missa Bel’ Amfitrit’ Altera (Lassus)
Salve Regina (Victoria a8)
Ave Verum (Byrd)
Ave Maria (Parsons)
Ego Flos Campi (Clemens)

Services repertoire will be confirmed in due course and details will be emailed to you accordingly.

For the small groups work, do bring any favorite music you’d like to work on (NB: bring the right number of copies as we cannot photocopy copyright material).  Small groups are co-ordinated by Andrew Carwood and David Woodcock. If you have special requests for repertoire you’d like to try, feel free to contact us in advance of the course.

How to apply: Should you wish to apply for the workshop please complete the following:

* Part 1 - Applicant information - click here to download
* Part 2 - Voice information
* Part 3 - Self-appraisal

Please note that Part 3 should also be completed by a Referee (eg. choral director/singing teacher) and faxed/ posted/emailed separately by the referee.

At the time of application you will be required to submit a Holding Deposit of AUD $300 (please include any required transaction fees for Credit Cards or International Transfer fees for Bank Transfer).

You do not have to select your T-shirt or CD purchase or order your compulsory music package payment until your place is confirmed. You will receive a more detailed order form after your application has been successful. At this point we are simply making you aware of the available merchandise.

Options for return of application:

Email: tsss@alexanderperformingarts.com
Fax: +61 2 9380 5748
Post:  Tallis Scholars Summer School
c/ Alexander Productions
1205/ 1 'The Elan' Kings Cross Road
Rushcutters Bay  NSW  2011
Australia

Closing date for applications extended to Nov 10, 2006. It is to your advantage to apply early.

What happens next...

When we have received ALL of the above information/deposit your application will be reviewed. You will be notified by email within 7 days of your application, and no later than 17th November, 2006, of your acceptance or otherwise for the TSSS. If your application has been unsuccessful, your deposit will be returned to you by 25th November, 2006. If your application has been successful you will be required to pay promptly the balance of payment for the workshop. 

Successful applicants will be forwarded a form via email whereby they select their accommodation options and order their chosen merchandise (CD recording and /or polo shirt) and compulsory music package.

Return this form with the balance of payment (including any transaction and/or transfer fees) via email, mail or fax to Alexander Productions. 

Final payment for the TSSS must be received by 20th November, 2006. Final payments not received by this date will result in the loss of your place for the TSSS and a loss of deposit.

I hope that you can join us for this exciting venture. Should you have any enquiries please contact Gabby Humphreys on

Fax:     61 2 9380 5748
Contact Number:  61 (0) 414 906 184
Email: tsss@alexanderperformingarts.com

Other links:

www.tsss.uk.com
www.thetallisscholars.co.uk
www.stjohnscollege.edu.au