NORCA ran its first Singing Summer School at the Norwich Playhouse in August 2007

Tues 7th: Singing Workshop for Young People (12 to 18yrs) with Beccy Owen

Weds 8th: Professional Development workshop for teachers and practitioners with Beccy Owen

Thurs 9th: Singing Workshop for Adults and young people (16yrs and over) with Guillermo Rozenthuler.

Singing Workshop for Young People (Norwich Singing Squad) (Tues 7th August 2007)
With Beccy Owen from the Sage Gateshead
Age range: 12 to 18yrs
Supported by funding from the Big Lottery)

Beccy Owen is a singer, songwriter and workshop leader based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her energy and enthusiasm for singing is anchored in a belief that everyone of all ages, experience and background can enjoy singing with confidence. Armed with bags of funky, uplifting repertoire from across the world as well as some simple, stimulating songwriting ideas to enable people to make their own music, this workshop was a fun, varied and inspiring day that focused on group singing.

Professional Development Workshop for teachers and singing facilitators (East Anglian Singing Network) (Weds 8th August 2007)
with Beccy Owen from the Sage Gateshead.

Beccy Owen is a singer, songwriter and workshop leader based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her energy and enthusiasm for singing is anchored in a belief that everyone of all ages, experience and background can enjoy singing with confidence. Armed with bags of funky, uplifting repertoire from across the world as well as some simple, stimulating songwriting ideas to enable people to make their own music, this workshop will was a fun, varied and inspiring day that also highlighted and unpicked the processes involved in facilitating musical activities with groups. The session finished with a short networking meeting.

Songs from South America and Beyond, with Guillermo Rozenthuler (Thurs 9th August 2008)
Adults and older young people (Min. age 16)
(Supported by funding from the Big Lottery)

Back by extremely popular demand, following a fantastic workshop in June, a singing workshop aimed at men and women of all ages and levels focused on songs from South America. Guillermo is a dynamic London-based Argentinean singer and voice teacher, with extensive expertise in World Music. The session was an invitation to explore and develop your vocal potential in a relaxed and warm atmosphere, singing in a group. No previous experience or ability to sight-read was needed. Young people of 16 and over welcome.
"One of the most enjoyable workshops I have ever been to," Rita, Norwich.