Timothy Wayne-Wright, former countertenor of The King's Singers, shares insights on ensemble singing, addressing common challenges and offering techniques for vocal blend and audience engagement from his extensive experience.
After ten years as a countertenor The King's Singers, Tim examines and explains what it truly means to be an ensemble singer. His session will cover the main issues and hurdles that every choir faces – from vowel matching and achieving a seamless choral blend to tips on maintaining an audience’s full engagement through the powerful use of vocal colours.
Timothy Wayne-Wright toured the world and sang over 1500 concerts in some of the world’s greatest venues in his decade with the famed King’s Singers. He has taught in over 500 masterclasses, workshops and summer schools, imparting ensemble skills and techniques to vocal ensembles across the globe. Recognition for TKS during his tenure included two Grammy Awards®, a further Grammy nomination and induction into the inaugural Gramophone Hall of Fame.
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For the first time, iconic New Zealand band stellar* will perform their Mix album in its entirety, to celebrate the chart-topping album’s 25th anniversary. Stellar* will also perform fan favourites and hits from their other albums Magic Line and Something Like Strangers, as well as a surprise or two.
Homegrown chanteuse Jackie Clarke (Lady Killers/When the Cat’s Been Spayed) turns her powerhouse vocals, wicked humour and maverick entertainment style to songs by the 20th & 21st Centuries most legendary divas.
New Zealand Dance Company, New Zealand String Quartet, and Chamber Music New Zealand have collaborated to develop a new work 100 Winds | Taupō Hau Rau, choreographed by NZDC Artistic Director Moss Te Ururangi Patterson (Ngāti Tūwharetoa).
