Techniques for relaxed choral singing
With Orla Flanagan

Room 212, MTU Cork School of Music

Brought to you by Sing Ireland

This workshop will explore the fundamentals of good vocal technique for choral singing. Suitable for anyone with an interest in singing or choir leading, the workshop will take participants through a series of practical exercises exploring the connection between body, breath and voice. There will be a focus on body alignment and relaxation, and the basics of abdominal breathing will be demonstrated, with tips on how to improve breath control. Participants and a demonstration choir will be led through a sequence of interactive warm-up exercises to produce and refine vocal tone, focussing on elements such as resonance, legato, vowels, range, and blend. The emphasis throughout will be on enjoyment and fun, and equipping singers and conductors with techniques for comfortable, relaxed singing.