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I’m in the Band! 27 Oct 2015

I’m in the Band!
There is nothing as much fun as playing music with others in a band! It is what makes music come alive and it is also great for confidence. So come along and let us show you how to do it. For ages 8+

Want to be in a band? Not sure how it all works? How do you learn and rehearse a song with others? How do I use a microphone? Which instrument plays what? How do I sing and play for an audience with confidence?

Come along to this fun music performance workshop and find out! Participants will be grouped into temporary bands for the day. Professional musicians will teach each band how to sing and play fantastic popular music songs together. Then all you have to do is invent a cool band name, rehearse and practise the music with your new band-mates until it is really sounding great. Finally, each band will get a chance to perform on stage at The Ark - complete with microphones and stage lights - to wow an audience of family and friends. Workshop facilitators will be there to provide instrumental support for each of the band performances also.

If you can already play an instrument then please bring it along as we will include that in your band and teach you a simple instrumental part or the chords for your instrument. If you don’t yet play an instrument then come along ready to sing your heart out and try out some simple percussion.

Please note: This is a longer workshop to allow adequate time to form bands, learn the music, rehearse and perform. The workshop will include a short snack break and fruit and juice will be provided.