SINGERS WANTED We are recruiting singers for a unique choral singing project. On 8th March this year, a group of singers will make their way from the centre of Stockton to the top of Roseberry, singing an original song along the route. The song is being written in response to a series of workshops with members of the community. It’s a celebration of the relationship between Roseberry Topping and the people of Teesside. The song, and the journey, will be documented as one of a series of four short films of similar projects across the country. KEY DATES: Thursday 20th February – 6-8pm rehearsal, ARC Stockton Friday 6th March – rehearsal 6-8pm, rehearsal, ARC Stockton Sunday 8th March – performance day – meet at 9am, ARC Stockton for a final rehearsal before we depart shortly after ten. FAQS: Do I need to be able to cover the whole route? It’ll be around thirteen miles and we want the experience to be accessible to everyone, so no. We will develop a transport plan that responds to everyone’s needs so that you can join us for as much of the journey as possible, and meet us at points along the way. We would like as many people as possible to join us for the final ascent of Roseberry Topping from the car park. But we don’t want anyone’s individual needs to prevent them from participating in as much of the project as possible. Please get in touch if you have doubts or specific needs. Is there a bad weather plan? There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. You will certainly need sturdy footwear and given that this is Teesside in March, full body waterproof cover is worth seriously considering. What if I can’t make all the dates? So long as you can make the performance day and at least one of the rehearsals, you’re welcome. Do I need to be an experienced singer? No. There’ll be people involved who are very experienced choral singers, and people involved for whom this is their debut at singing in public. All are welcome. And you’ll be in the very safe hands of the fantastic choir leader Beccy Owen. Do I need to be able to read music? No. We can have the sheet music (“dots”) available for those who need it, but this isn’t how the songs will be taught. And we’ll have demo tracks available to download and/or listen to online, so that you can familiarise yourself with the material between rehearsals. What should I wear? See “is there a bad weather plan”, above. How long will the performance day take? We’ll be back down in the warm well before dusk, and perhaps not long after lunch time. But we’ll travel at the speed of the slowest group member and want to ensure everyone who wants to can participate, so this isn’t going to be a race. It also means that we’re reluctant to give a precise time, but we expect to be finished around 5pm. Bring a packed lunch. How do I get there and back? ARC is here: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/ARC,+Stockton+Arts+Centre/@54.564384,-1.3175837,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487e92fb7f463fcf:0xb3ecadf4c9c1a485!8m2!3d54.5643809!4d-1.3153897. It’s in the centre of Stockton, and there’s plentiful parking nearby. It’s also well-served by bus routes to Stockton centre. For the return journey on the day itself, we’ll do a mix of car-pooling and taxiing. If you’re worried about being able to meet travel costs then we can help support your involvement. Just get in touch via the email address below. I’m in! Or, I have more questions! Email me on [email protected] to get your name on the list. If you have any other questions, however small, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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