Inspiring Through Voice - Professional Development Session 2025 - Voices of Birralee

Inspiring Through Voice - Professional Development Session 2025
Type of post: Other item
Sub-type: QLD & NT Chapter
Posted By: Rochelle Manderson
Status: Current
Date Posted: Tue, 4 Feb 2025
Voices of Birralee will run two PD opportunities: one on the Gold Coast (Thurs 27 February) and one in Brisbane (Sunday 2 March). In these sessions, you will SING, TEACH and LEARN.

SING
Ever had to run a "community sing" or teach parents or co-workers a song? If not, would you like to be able to?
Paul Holley OAM will start our PD session by teaching a song in parts (by rote/ear) where not only will you learn a great song but you can pick up teaching techniques that you can adapt for your own situation.

TEACH
(Repertoire focus)
Our presenters will introduce you to some of their favourite choral pieces.
Each song presented will have an associated warm-up or rehearsal technique to develop/teach a technique or musical element found in the piece.

       CHOICE of TWO OPTIONS to attend:
       1. Changed voices (simple two-part and upwards) and SATB - Kate Albury
       OR
      2. Treble, unison through to SSAA - Jenny Moon

LEARN
(Vocal technique and Conducting Focus)
Building a free and beautiful sound using practical things that will engage students of all ages with Voice specialist Ireni Utley and Conductor Paul Holley.
You will learn practical vocal techniques that can be incorporated into your rehearsals and how your conducting gesture can support these techniques.

PRESENTERS
Kate Albury
Ireni Utley
Paul Holley OAM
Jenny Moon

LOCATIONS
GOLD COAST | Thursday 27 February | Benowa State School | 4:15pm - 7:30pm
BRISBANE | Sunday 2 March | Voices of Birralee HQ Bardon | 9:30am - 12:45pm
Please select the workshop which suits on your registration form.

COST per workshop
$95 per person
$50 for students and first year teachers (proof of tertiary education required)

**Voices of Birralee is a registered and endorsed charity, therefore the goods and services specified on this invoice are GST free**.

Cost includes:
. Handout
. PD certificate
. Goody bag

Tea and coffee making facilities available.

What participants are to bring:

. Water bottle
. 2B pencil
. BYO snacks/meal (you will be given a 30 minute break half way through the session - you are welcome to bring a more substantial meal for this time)
. BYO mug / keep cup