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Sought & Found
EKBC's search for a new musical director ended with considerable success. Matthias Neuburger, long-time and now outgoing director says: "I am enormously pleased that the chorus has chosen Andrea Figallo as my successor."
BING! Project chorus 2024 in the Dortmund or Rhineland area
Attention a cappella fans: you can try it out here
BinG! barbershop in Germany is organising a project chorus in the Dortmund area from January to April 2024, with four workshop dates. Whether you already have chorus experience or not, you are very welcome to join us. Together we will rehearse two songs and present the result at the Barbershop Music Festival to over 400 spectators on the big stage in the Westfalenhalle.
What you can expect in detail
- sheet music and teach tracks to help you learn your voice easily
- professional and experienced chorus director
- contemporary song selection, arranged for four voices
- Highlight is the presentation of the songs on the festival stage of the Barbershop Music Festival (BMF) on April 20 in the Goldsaal of Dortmund's Westfalenhalle
- In addition, you will receive access to all events of the Barbershop Music Festival from 19-21 April
- Your investment: 100 euros, of which 50 euros are for music, teachtracks and rehearsals and 50 euros for festival participation (normal price 99 euros) - special rate for participants in the project chorus
Being able to read music is not required. Interested? Or questions? Get in touch with us by January 15 via this link and we will get back to you
https://survey.lamapoll.de/BinG-A-Capella-Projektchor-2024
If you have any questions, please contact Almut Schmitz almut.schmitz@barbershop.de .
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