About WARMSS 2025

Rehearsals

The rehearsals on the first three days of the course will run from 9:45am to 8:30pm with Compline services each evening from 8:30pm. The final day finishes early with our 4:00 pm concert at St. Patrick's Basilica.

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Our rehearsal time together will be split into full choir rehearsals, work in smaller consorts, and masterclasses. 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

At the conclusion of each day, public church services or performances will showcase the work occurring on the course. These include:

• Two services of Compline in Notre Dame University Chapel
• Choral Evensong at St. John's Anglican Church
• Concert at St Patrick's Basilica, Fremantle

What's included

Alongside the choir and consort rehearsals, the course will include:

• Individual singing lessons
• Open rehearsal / masterclass event with members of The Giovanni Consort
• Vocal physio seminar with specialist Jenny Nash, who has worked extensively with productions in London's West End