3,400 Sq. Mls.
County Population (2001) - 1.29 Million
City Population (2004) - 86,000Catchment Population - 100,0007.5%
*Lincoln
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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
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Development TeamTask
sTask AllocationDevelopment
Time
When & Where ?
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How Long ?
Monitor Progress
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When & Where ?
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September or January
Adult Education
Season
September
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When & Where ?
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Adult Education
Season
September
JanuaryNew Year Resolution
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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!
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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
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Development Team
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The Exec Committee +
Always Volunteer
Only When Asked
Last to Arrive First to Leave
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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
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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
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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?
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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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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:
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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:
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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
Sing In Harmony 2005
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 !
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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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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