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Bristol Voices Creating a City of Song |
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Bristol
City Council, Bristol Cathedral School and Western
Power have all contributed to the project, with
the money used to pay for six weeks of lessons
from top singing teachers David Ogden and Kizzy
Morrell. Each of the primary schools
involved receives a two-hour weekly lesson for
pupils in Year 3 and above. Accomplished choir
leader David Ogden brings a classical approach,
while Motown-trained Kizzy Morrell introduces youngsters
to the delights of modern styles such as soul.
The children learn a wide repertoire, ranging from
songs from shows to gospel and songs from around
the world. The nine schools, which are
all in the North Bristol Education Action Zone,
have the option of inviting members of Bristol
Cathedral Choir to visit, so their pupils can see
just how good professional-standard singing can
be. After all the lessons are completed, it
is planned to bring the youngsters together for
the launch of the youth choir in the New Year. |
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“As
a centre of musical excellence with a history of
choral music going back hundreds of years, we are
extremely pleased to help promote singing in the
city through this project,” said Bristol
Cathedral School Headmaster Kevin Riley. “By
giving children an introduction to choral music,
we would like to think that some of them will eventually
come to us as choristers in the Bristol Cathedral
Choir. In the meantime, it's great to be able to
play our part in making Bristol a more musical
city.
Through Bristol Cathedral School, the Choir
Schools Association has given an £8,000
grant to pay for the singing lessons, with the
11-18 day school contributing a further £1,000
from its own funds. There have also been substantial
contributions from the city council and from
Western Power Distribution. Bristol City
Council spokesperson Helen Parkes said: "The
Council is delighted to be working with the Cathedral
School on this initiative. It will help to strengthen
music in our schools and to further develop the
work of music teaching among primary-age children." Western
Power Distribution has, for a number of years,
supported a range of arts activities in schools
and was keen to develop this to involve after-school
activities that would give local children an
opportunity to showcase their talents. Its
spokesperson, Tracy Carr, said: "We are
delighted our support has enabled so many children
to participate and experience the thrill of working
with the Bristol
Cathedral Choristers. We hope these workshops
will inspire and motivate the children to continue
their learning at the Saturday morning sessions
organised at the Cathedral.
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Mr Neil Folland,
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