Young Singers

This year we are holding a massed Schools Cantata as our choral event so the solo and group singers are to join other events.  Junior Singers will be combining with Young Performers on Friday and Senior Singers will join the Senior Dancers on Thursday to give two special evenings of celebration of their talents.

Juniors (5- 11 years - Primary)      
Friday March 14th 7 pm
Kenton Theatre

Seniors (11-18 years - Secondary)       
Thursday March 13th 7 pm
Kenton Theatre

 

Entry guidelines:

• Singers should prepare one song (no medleys) of no more than 4 minutes duration.
• All singers will be required to perform without the aid of a microphone and therefore should ideally be accompanied by a pianist or similar acoustic accompanist whose details must be included on the application form.  However, this year the organisers will allow singers to use a backing track if necessary.  Singers (both junior and senior) who wish to use a microphone should enter Young Performers.
• There will be the opportunity to sing as a soloist or in duets and groups – duets and groups should be entered in the event appropriate for the oldest member. 
• Singers may enter more than one category.  However, if either evening is oversubscribed we may have to limit the total number of performances..

CLOSING DATE 15th FEBRUARY 2008

Rehearsals: All singers will be contacted nearer the event to arrange a rehearsal time.

Accompanist: If you are unable to arrange a pianist to accompany your piece contact Lucie Henwood as soon as possible for details of pianists who are available for a fee.

Feedback: Specialist advisors will give feedback on each singer’s performance based primarily on vocal quality and technique. They will also select those singers whose performance deserves special recognition for which trophies, donated by the Rotary Club of Henley on Thames, will be presented during the Festival Gala.

Gala: Some singers will be invited back to take part in the Festival Gala on Saturday 15th March at the Kenton Theatre.

Adult helpers: are needed to help for about 1 hour each at these events. Please see entry form.

Box office: To apply for tickets see the information under Tickets

Medical Form: If there are any health issues the organisers should know about your child please complete a Medical Form and return with the entry form.

Entry Forms: There are two entry forms:

Junior Singers Entry Form (5-11 years Primary)
Senior Singers Entry Form (11-18 years Secondary)

Download, print out and complete the appropriate entry form. Copies of the forms will also be available at Henley Library, Sonning Common Library and school offices from January 2008.  Send the form to Lucie Henwood, Greenlands Farm, Dairy Lane, Hambleden, Nr Henley-on-Thames RG9 3AS by no later than 15th February 2008

Photographs: A photographer will be present at most events during the Festival.

• Photographs will be available to purchase on a restricted website shortly after the event. To purchase photos, please email hyfphotolink@btconnect.com.
• Photos and video may be used in promotional material and on this website. Should you have any objection to your child’s photo or video of your child being used, please notify us by email to emma.lt@btinternet.com.   

For more information contact: Lucie Henwood 01491 571692, 07831 504036 or email lucie@henwoodanddean.co.uk

 

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