| | | | All the latest singing news and opportunities Welcome to the Sound Connections singing e-newsletter. As the second half of the spring term approaches, we've got news about some fantastic singing courses and there's an update on all the latest singing news and opportunities across London. Places are still available on the singing training courses and if you book on three Sound Connections courses there is a 10% discount, remember to use the discount code 3xbooking when booking your place. | | | | | | | | Other opportunities | | | | | | In the spring term 2014 Sound Connections have a wide range of training courses and events taking place. Find out more > CBBC are looking for young singers and songwriters to take part in the third series of The Big Performance. The deadline for application is 7th March and the application form can be found on the CBBC website Find out more > The Royal Opera House's Fanfare competition is open to young people aged 11 - 16 who are interested in creating their own music. There are plenty of resources to support the competition and the deadline for submitting a 30-second recording is 17th March. Find out more > ABCD are running both the Level I conducting course, for those with little or no experience of conducting and the Level II course for those who have some experience in leading choral music. There will be four 1-day sessions taking place in London on 22 March, 26 April, 24 May and 21 June 2014. Find out more > On 26 April ABCD are running a 1-day choral leadership skills course, led by Amy Bebbington, for young choral leaders aged 18 to 25 in central London. Book your place by 11 April. Find out more > From 31st March to 6th April, Chorus explores and celebrates the power of singing together. This year the festival focuses on the voices of young people and hosts the Simon Bolivar Youth Choir of Venezuela. The Festival includes a wide range of performances, workshops and opportunities to sing together. On 4th April there is an opportunity for youth choirs to perform at the Southbank. Email voicelab@southbankcentre.co.uk for further information Find out more > On Friday 4th April Music Futures will present Find Your Voice, an innovative new approach to vocal work in the classroom. Teachers from across the country will work through a series of engaging pitch and rhythm activities - including beatboxing - to culminate in a huge whole-group performance at the end of the day. Find out more > TeenStar is a singing competition for young singers, duos and vocal groups with auditions and showcases held across the UK. Find out more > | | | | | | | | You are receiving this email because you signed up to Sound Connections or MusicLeader London. If you choose to opt out, you will no longer receive information from Sound Connections. Sound Connections, Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA © 2014 Sound Connections | Company no. 04561825 | Charity no. 1095947 | | | |