LINCOLN Where ? 3,400 Sq. Mls. County Population (2001) - 1.29 Million City Population (2004) - 86,000 Catchment Population - 100,0007.5% * Lincoln

LINCOLN

Where ?

3,400 Sq. Mls.

County Population (2001) - 1.29 Million

City Population (2004) - 86,000Catchment Population - 100,0007.5%

*Lincoln

What Has LINCOLN Got To Offer ?

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WHY ARE WE DOING THIS ??

It Sounds Like a Good Idea

It’s a National Initiative

An Aid To Recruiting

If We Don’t, We’ll Fold !

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Founded - October 1993

Membership 1994 (38) - Average Attendance 30Membership 2004 (16) - Average Attendance 11

Sing In Harmony 2005

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

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Development TeamTask

sTask AllocationDevelopment

Time

When & Where ?

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How Long ?

Monitor Progress


When & Where ?

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September or January


When & Where ?

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September or January

Adult Education

Season

September


When & Where ?

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Adult Education

Season

September

JanuaryNew Year Resolution


When & Where ?

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Same Location as Chorus RehearsalSame Room as Chorus Rehearsal

Same Location but Different Room

Same Night as Chorus Rehearsal

That way you’ll know they are available on that night!


How Long ?

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How Much Ground Do You Want To Cover ?What Is Your Final

Objective ?

No Less Than 6 WeeksNo More Than 10 Weeks

Work BACK from your target

Set yourself a Target


Development Team

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The Exec Committee +

Always Volunteer

Only When Asked

Last to Arrive First to Leave


Tasks

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Publicity - Posters / Flyers / Newspapers / Radio TV/ Local (Parish &

Village) Magazines / Shops Schools / Other Organisations / Local Authority

Content - Organise Tutors & Musical Content

Music - Purchase LEGAL Sheet Music & Organise Production of Teach Tapes /

CD’s


Tasks

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Administration - Contact InformationFinance - Whether to apply for a grant or use your own available funds.

Monitor Progress - Have a Progress Chart

Child Protection and Health and Safety Requirements - be aware!

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

18 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 16 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13

Flyer Design TC+

Flyer Print AG

Flyer Distribution Team

Advert Newspaper RC/BG

Advert Radio RC/BG

Advert Other AG

Discuss Content Team

Compile Content Team

Print Handouts

Get Music AG

Make Teachtapes TC

Discuss with Richard TC/JM

Member Records HT

Finance CF/AG

Sing In Harmony 2005 - Planning & Progress Chart

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Who Are We Aiming This At ?

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Male

Female

Mixed


Be Careful How You Word The Adverts

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Can You Actually Deliver The Goods ?If you say you are going to teach people to sing - can you actually do that, or is it just a ploy to get them

through the door ?Do you say that you are going to teach

them how to sing ‘Barbershop Harmony’ or 4 Part Harmony ?

Do you want just experienced singers or will you accept

newcomers as well?


Advertising Tips

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Make it appear possible for them to sing in 4-part harmony even if they haven’t

done it before.Exploit the possibility of free / cheap

advertising opportunities such as Parish & Village Magazines, local radio (BBC) &

Local Authority…..Seek Local Authority support, even if

not financial as it gives a sense of credibility.


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Name Badge


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FINANCE

Use your own finances ?Apply for financial

support ?Arts Council - Local or

National

Local Authority

Other Organisation


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FINANCE

LBHC Funds - August 2004 : £1900

Funds Allocated for SIH 2005 : £1000

Final Expenditure for SIH 2005 : £1104

MONEY WELL SPENT !!

2/3 Advertising - Rest on Admin & Coaching

L ear n H o w To SingIn 4 Par t H ar m o ny

N ew 10-w eek co ur se w ill sho w yo u ho wand it ’s F R E E !

* W o uld yo u like to sing ?* W o uld yo u like to har m o nise ?

O pen to r egular & new co m er singer s

W hat you’ll get fo r -20 H o ur s o f 4-par t har mo ny tuitio n.

Sheet M usic & Vo ice-par t teaching tape/C D .L ear n at least 3 so ngs.

F R E E

W hat’s the catch?T here isn’t o ne. H ar m o ny L incs and itsnatio nal asso ciatio n w ish to see m o re

m en take up singing as a ho bby.

From :To:

L ocation:

T hur sday 6th Jan 2005 T hur sday 10th M arch 2005

L inco ln

F ind out m ore :Tel: 01522 791015 o r 01673 860366

Em ail: to ny.musicm an@ bto penw o r ld.co m

Suppo r ted B y:

LincolnC IT Y O F

C O U N C I L


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Apply or Not to Apply ?

By getting prospective applicants to apply it is possible to control the

course numbers.By all means open the doors nearer the

start dateMake sure you can cope with the numbers that may apply

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Lincolnshire Echo

This advert appeared 10 days and 7 days before

the start of the course

SING IN HARMONY 2006

New 10-week course for male voices will show you how – and it’s FREE!

This is your first step in taking part in a ground-breaking experience here inthe city of Lincoln.Harmony Lincs, supported by the City Of Lincoln Council will be hosting aFREE course for male voices on singing in 4-part harmony.Whether you are already a regular singer or a newcomer to the art, thiscourse is for you.

Are you a regular singer?As a regular singer you may already be singing within a choir or othergroup – or perhaps you haven’t been active for a while. Whatever, if youfancy trying something different this may be the very thing you are lookingfor, giving an insight to the world of 4-part harmony. To savour the magicof the ringing chord.

Perhaps you are a newcomer to singing?Our 10-weeker will definitely benefit you. We will help you discover yourvoice and gain confidence. Don’t worry if you aren’t too hot on musicalnotation and can’t read music. Our simple teaching methods will help youto learn a song quickly. You’ll be ringing those chords before you know it.

So, what’s the catch?There isn’t one! Harmony Lincs and its national association have a policyfor encouraging more men to take up singing as a hobby. Along with otherchoral associations and singing groups, we recognise that it is important toget more men back into singing. Our aim is to give you that opportunity.

The Tutors:Richard Curtis – An accomplished musician whose experiencespans many years in the world of close harmony singing.

Tony Chapman – An established singer and director within theaccapella (unaccompanied singing) scene both in the UK andNorth America.

Where and When?Location:Joseph Ruston Technology College (formerly Ancaster High School)Shannon Avenue (Off DeWint Avenue). Lincoln LN6 7JG (Map below)

Start: Thursday 12th January 2006End: Thursday 16th March 2006

Times: Start 7.30pm – Finish 9.30pm

What Do I Do Next?To book your place on the course, please complete and return the‘Expression Of Interest’ form in the s.a.e. provided

Any Further Questions?

Email: [email protected]: 01522 791015

SING IN HARMONY 2006

‘EXPRESSION OF INTEREST’

Name:

Address:

Post Code:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Singing / Musical Experience:

Signed (Postal Application Only):

Date:


Course Programme

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Make the course enjoyable but challenging. Use good content which allows them to see that progress is

being made.Good coaching which is authoritative,

supportive, encouraging and not disparaging.

Make good use of Polecats & Tags


Welcome Pack - Wk 1

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Initial Sign-In FormName BadgeProgrammeIntroduction & 1st HandoutSheet Music: Polecats & Tags(NOT THE COURSE SONGS)

Learning Media CD(All 4 parts for all songs)Pen

SING IN HARMONY 2006WEEKLY PROGRAMME

Wk Date Programme

Wk 1 12th January 2006 Introduction to 4 Part Harmony + Breathing & Posture

Wk 2 19th January 2006 Know Your Voice & Vocal Maintenance

Wk 3 26th January 2006 Singing & Listening Part 1 + Learning Techniques

Wk 4 2nd February 2006 Vocal Production & Vocal Techniques

Wk 5 9th February 2006 Vowels & Vowel Production + Notation & Timing

Wk 6 16th February 2006 Tonal Quality & how to achieve it

Wk 7 23rd February 2006 Singing & Listening Part 2

Wk 8 2nd March 2006 Presentation & Performance Techniques

Wk 9 9th March 2006 Putting it all together

Wk 10 16th March 2006 Lets just sing!

17th March 2006 Bonus – Details to follow!

Sing In Harmony 2006 is sponsored by Harmony Lincs

SING IN HARMONY 2006WEEKLY PROGRAMME

Wk Date Programme

Wk 1 12th January 2006 Introduction to 4 Part Harmony + Breathing & Posture

Wk 2 19th January 2006 Know Your Voice & Vocal Maintenance

Wk 3 26th January 2006 Singing & Listening Part 1 + Learning Techniques

Wk 4 2nd February 2006 Vocal Production & Vocal Techniques

Wk 5 9th February 2006 Vowels & Vowel Production + Notation & Timing

Wk 6 16th February 2006 Tonal Quality & how to achieve it

Wk 7 23rd February 2006 Singing & Listening Part 2

Wk 8 2nd March 2006 Presentation & Performance Techniques

Wk 9 9th March 2006 Putting it all together

Wk 10 16th March 2006 Lets just sing!

17th March 2006 Bonus – Details to follow!

Sing In Harmony 2006 is sponsored by Harmony Lincs

Give Them a Target !


Allocation of Voice Parts

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The CD issued on week one had all four voice parts for all the

songs.Course members were asked to listen to all tracks at home and

try all parts.Choose the part they felt most comfortable with, and practice

that.They were free to change at a

later date or if the course tutor recommended it.


Welcome Pack - Wk 2

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Course Songs x 2Sheet Music (Legal)Learning Media CD(Once again, all 4 parts)Handout for the week


Integration

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Weeks 1 to 3

Total Segregation From Chorus

Weeks 4 to 6

Last 45 Mins With Chorus

Weeks 7 & 8

Last 60 Mins With Chorus

Weeks 9 & 10

Full Evening With Chorus

Each Evening Session 7.30 to 9.30 (15min Break)


Give Them A Goal

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Give Them A Real Sense of Achievement

Have a Final Concert For Their Families

Sing in a Music Festival

Let Them Hear The Sound

Make Sure They Sing With The Chorus


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Statistics

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43 Enquiries (Inc. 10 female)

30 actually attended, but not necessarily for the complete

courseOf those 30, the average

weekly attendance was 72%

21 completed the course and 16 became full Chorus

Members


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Statistics

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On the first club night following the completion of the course the attendance was as follows:

14 Existing Harmony Lincs Members

16 Course Members

3 Apologies

Possible Attendance: 33


Since Then…...

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2 Former Members have Rejoined

PLUS………….


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18 Attended The Course

16 Completed The Course

14 Have Applied to join the Chorus

Chorus Members as of March 17th 2006

49

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SPREAD THE WORD

Lincoln Sounds - Sweet Adelines

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Harmony LincsRETENTION - The Difficult Bit !!

Assimilation into the Chorus is the hardest part.

Encouragement to feel part of the Chorus, not just ‘The New

Guys’.To do this, the Chorus will have to slow

down.Learn a new song as soon as possible

Mentor by a ‘buddy’ who can advise on a one-to-one basis

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Harmony LincsRETENTION - The Difficult Bit !!

Let the course graduates join the Chorus for part of a singout as soon as

possibleVisit established Chorus rehearsals

Arrange a visit to Convention

Visit other Club’s shows

Arrange social events to involve their families

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Where Do We Go From Here ?

Onwards & Upwards

There’s No Other Way To Go!

www.harmonylincs.org

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LINCOLN Where ? 3,400 Sq. Mls. County Population (2001) - 1.29 Million City Population (2004) - 86,000 Catchment Population - 100,0007.5% * Lincoln