May
13
7:30 PM19:30
Singing for Breathing
Singing for Breathing
Session 3.
https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/show/singing-for-health
Oct
26
6:30 PM18:30
Christmas Big Sing
Watch this space for further up dates - the Big sing will swing via zoom this year!
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00
High Street Opera Shop (Zoom)
Hosted by Music Generation Wexford and presented by myself these creative workshops run on the third Saturday of every month for young people aged between 8- 18. Each month we explore a new opera through role-play, movement, voice and stage and costume design. These are practical fun sessions aimed at developing a love and understanding of opera. All classes are presented via zoom so feel free to drop by from where ever you are.
Booking via MGW at
Mar
1
12:30 PM12:30
With One Voice
Do you enjoy singing along to the radio?
Then ‘With One Voice’ Holywood’s first
Singing for Health and Well-being group is for you.
STARTING FRIDAY 1st March at 12.30-1.30 Old School Hall, Holywood.
· Singing can have the same calming effect as yoga
· Singing will strengthen vocal muscles keeping your voice sounding strong
· Singing daily can boost your happiness levels
The New ‘With One Voice’ singing group is for everyone
No auditions. Runs during the day
Limited places: book by phoning 079 8804 6849
£6.00 per session - give it a go
The Tutor
Elizabeth Drwal Stuttard is a qualified vocal coach, dance practitioner and researcher in the area of vocal health and well-being. Her experience lies in creating classes that will benefit participants with medical issues such as Parkinson’s, lung health, and depression.
These forthcoming vocal classes in Holywood have general therapeutic aims including:
· Exercises to develop core strength and balance through creative movement sequences
· Improve vocal loudness and articulation through graded exercises and songs
· Strengthen the muscles needed to support exhalation
· Learn new skills as part of a social group
· Develop self-esteem and confidence
Elizabeth’s clients include Parkinson’s NI, British Lung Foundation NI,
community groups, corporate companies, performers, and the National Opera House, Wexford.
Elizabeth is a qualified teacher working for many years as part of a speech therapy team supporting language development through music and song for children on the autistic spectrum. She is currently completing an MA in applied Vocal pedagogy and anatomy with the University of Wales to develop her theories around work based practice in singing for health.
Sep
22
5:00 PM17:00
Culture Night
Culture night is family night at WOH.
Be a member of this pop up choir for one night only
The session is open to everyone from 6 – 106 + regardless of singing ability.
A Belcanto vocal workshop is facilitating this event to promote singing as a family.
We will learn a range of easy to sing songs with something to suit all ages!
Rehearsal will take place between 5.00 and 6.00 culminating in a performance at 6.00 in the theatre foyer.
Apr
24
10:00 AM10:00
Sing for Fun - Adult Classes
If you have always wanted to sing but not sure if you can, or have the confidence, then try Belcanto Vocal Workshops 'Sing for Fun'.
These adult singing classes are specifically designed to help you discover your singing voice in a friendly, fun atmosphere and sing as part of a group. You will learn vocal warm ups, breathing techniques and sing various styles of music.
As a professional singing teacher, Elizabeth encourages singers to discover their voices and gives everyone the choice of singing the tune or harmony for each song. With a little bit of help and encouragement, people are often surprised at the notes they can reach. It's all about the joy of group singing, so there are no soloists, which means that everyone gets an equal chance to sing.
You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve when you belt with Belcanto Vocal Workshops.
Next sessions starting
24th and 25th April for 6 weeks in Wexford. Phone: 086 121 4218
28th April Holywood, Co Down. Phone : 079 880 46849
Email: info@belcanto-vocal.ie
Jan
31
11:00 AM11:00
Stage Door Ensemble
New Event Saturday 9th May at 11am
This is a unique opportunity to become a member of The Wexford Opera House Stage Door Ensemble, by joining us in a series of Saturday workshops.
- Develop your singing voice in relaxed and supportive choral classes.
- Work on a range of musical styles from classical to contemporary music.
- Each session will explore and perfect technique, breathing, posture, pitching, rhythm and solo singing.
(Sing away the winter blues...or what you've always wanted to do but were afraid to try!!!)
- These sessions are ideal for singers already in a choir who wish to improve sight reading, aural skills, and vocal technique
- However, those who have no singing experience are welcomed and will enjoy the experience of community singing.
- The programme includes performance opportunities culminating with a performance during culture night festivities.
- Starting on January 31st. Meeting on the last Saturday of each month for 6 sessions at 11:00am – 12:30am in the Opera house.
- Membership for the 6 sessions and 2 performances is €20.00
Give it a go have fun and make new friends!!!
Make those blues groove!!!
In association with...
Jan
28
to Feb 28
Move your Way Into Music
New music classes will start at the National Opera house at the end of January.
This is a hands-on approach to music theory, children can explore musical concepts such as meter, tempo, phrase, form and dynamics through rhythm games, creative movement, songs, stories, ear training, sight-singing and improvisation.
This is an ideal complement to instrumental lessons, or, preparation for studying an instrument. These classes aim to develop rhythmic, aural, improvisation and music reading skills in a practical way through movement and song.
- For children aged between 8 and 10.
- Weekly Classes starting on Thursday January 28th at 3.45pm
- €5.00 per 1 hour session. Sessions limited to 14 students.
- First term is 7 weeks.
- Culminating with a small concert in the last session.
- No instrument necessary
"Our aim is to provide a supportive learning environment in which young musicians and singers can develop confidence in musicianship, singing and performance skills."
Aug
25
10:00 AM10:00
Back to School Workshops
A dynamic workshop for young people interested in music: Typically for students aged 15-17 and perfect for those about to start junior cert.
The day aims to introduce composing, performing and listening culminating in a performance for friends and family.
You will explore the musical elements involved in creating and harmonising simple tunes, experience listening and understanding music using drama and dance and improve your vocal performance with some technical tips.
This is an intensive day to get you started, please wear loose clothing and flat shoes.
The workshop will be taught by Elizabeth Drwal who is a singer, vocal coach and qualified teacher. Her teaching style is influenced by her aural training in the Kodaly (solfa) method. She develops rhythmic and expressive understanding of music through movement based training using the methods of Dalcroze and Laban. Primarily based in Wexford, Elizabeth continues to teach in Belfast and the United Kingdom.
This workshop will take place in the National Opera House, Wexford
To book call Elizabeth directly on 086 121 4218
Aug
24
10:00 AM10:00
Shake, Rattle, Sing
Experience a day of Dance, Drama Music,and Singing. Create your own short performance. Ideal for children ages 10-13
The session includes:
Let’s get a voice - finding a singing voice, communicating and expressing ourselves through singing.
Let’s get rhythm - Create rhythmic patterns experiment and develop textures using voices and percussion instruments.
Let’s get moving - how to shape sounds and rhythms into stories
Let’s perform - Short performance of improvised piece.
This is an intensive day, please wear loose clothing and flat shoes.
The workshop will be taught by Elizabeth Drwal who is a singer, vocal coach and qualified teacher. Her teaching style is influenced by her aural training in the Kodaly (solfa) method. She develops rhythmic and expressive understanding of music through movement based training using the methods of Dalcroze and Laban. Primarily based in Wexford, Elizabeth continues to teach in Belfast and the United Kingdom.
This workshop will take place in the National Opera House, Wexford
To book call Elizabeth directly on 086 121 4218
Jul
6
to Jul 17
Gretel's Tale
A SUMMER CAMP FOR 12-15 (6-17 JULY 2015)
This Summer PlayDance & Belcanto Vocal join together to create an exciting two week series of
Music, Dance and Visual workshops at the National Opera House.
Come along and enter the world of performing arts......
THE STORY
Hansel & Gretel
Why did they run away from home?
What really happened in the forest?
THE WORKSHOP
We will guide you through movement music and visual composition allowing you to explore and expand your talents.
We will teach you how to improvise in your preferred discipline using eurhythmics to discover music and the spoken word and textural movement to explore Dance and for those more technically minded we will teach the basic skills needed to make and edit a simple video
THE PERFORMANCE
At the end of the two week project actors, singers, dancers and instrumentalist will come together to present a live performance.
Jun
4
7:00 PM19:00
Summer School 2014
The aim of the course was to develop the whole musician and vocalist through the study of age appropriate repertoire.
Each morning started with a vocal warm up and choir rehearsal, followed by musicianship classes which developed sight reading and aural skills. Movement workshops developed rhythm skills, vocal technique and performance skills.
This course was a fulfilling and dynamic course of workshops that culminated in a short performance for family and friends at the end of the second week.
When and Where
The course was in June 2014 at the Wexford Opera House culminating in a short performance in the Jerome Hynes Theatre.
This was an exciting opportunity to meet other participants and the course tutors, become familiar with the building and rounded off the morning with some gentle singing.
The Tutors
Elizabeth Drwal
The course will be led by Elizabeth Drwal. Elizabeth specialises in teaching singing, musicianship and performance skills to young singers.
Deirdre Grant
She will be joined by local choreographer Deirdre Grant who will lead the group in an imaginative exploration of musical form and rhythm through movement
Edward McCarthy
The ever popular energetic workshops of Edward McCarthy will give a greater understanding of how character and emotion can be expressed through the body.