About WARMSS 2026
Rehearsals
A WARMSS course is "all day", and our rehearsals and other sessions run daily from 9:45am to 9:00pm, including three significant breaks for food and rest. Each day ends with a Compline service at 9:00pm. The final day of the course, Sunday January 18, finishes early, after our public concert.
Our rehearsal time together will be split into full choir rehearsals, work in smaller consorts, masterclasses, and lectures. For those who are interested, there can also be significant time spent on solo singing. While we will be constantly learning a substantial amount of new music, we will focus specifically on:
- Ensemble techniques such as intonation, balance, and phrasing
- Easy and flowing vocal production free from excess tension
- Scholarly engagement through a practical approach
- Advancing your sight-reading proficiency
Performances
The performances taking place at WARMSS 2026 are still being planned. Last year, the course gave these public performances:
- Two services of Compline in Notre Dame University Chapel
- Choral Evensong at St. John's Anglican Church
- Concert at St Patrick's Basilica, Fremantle
While details are still being finalized, we can confirm that we will be visiting St. John's Anglican Church again for another service of Choral Evensong in 2026 and we are in discussions with St. Patrick's Basilica about a Latin Choral Vespers service, as well as St. Mary's Cathedral in central Perth as the host for our final public concert.
Confirmed details will appear here when they are available.
What's included
Alongside the choir and consort rehearsals and performances, the course will include:
- Individual singing lessons for anyone who wants one, included free of charge
- Lectures and talks given by our members of staff
- Private recital given by our world class staff team
Logistics and Practicalities
Rehearsals for the course will take place at the Aquinas College, in Salter Point. It is accessible by public transport on bus route from the centre of Perth and also has ample parking on site for those who can drive. We will work with participants to make sure everyone can get to and from the course each day.
For those not living in the Perth area, finding accommodation is ultimately your responsibility. Accommodation at the college itself is unlikely to be available. There are many hotels and Airbnbs in the area, and we will be happy to provide suggestions and advice.
The course will provide a small selection of snacks at break times. However, participants are required to provide their own meals. We will circulate information about local cafes and restaurants in the lead up to the course.
A Typical Day:
9:45am to 10:00am - Coffee / Tea / Warm up
10:00 am to 12:30pm - Sessions 1 & 2
12:30pm to 2:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm to 4:00pm - Sessions 3 & 4
4:00pm to 4:30pm - Afternoon break
4:30pm to 5:30pm - Session 5
5:30pm to 6:30pm - Lecture, Seminar, Recital, or Masterclass
6:30pm to 7:30pm - Dinner
7:30pm to 8:45pm - Session 6 with Compline rehearsal
8:45pm to 9:00pm - Break
9:00pm to 9:30pm - Compline service
You will pick up a complete schedule when you arrive. Detailed scheduling usually isn't complete until close to the time of the course. If you have any scheduling questions, please get in touch and we'll do our best to help.