Forest Arts Music Hub

Christmas Cracker

Walsall Music Hub’s Christmas Choir Celebration 2023

(28th – 30th November)

Dear Head Teacher / Music Co-ordinator / Head of Music

Walsall Music Education Hub is pleased to announce our School Choirs’ Christmas Celebrations for 2023 – “Christmas Cracker”– will take place in the Walsall Arena and Arts Centre’s A3 Arena over a 3 day period: 28th - 30th November.

Each day school choirs will take part in an intensive afternoon workshop/rehearsal and evening performance.  This is also a CPD opportunity for staff observing high quality choral directing.  On each evening a massed choir of approximately 200 young voices will be supported by a live band.

Ula Weber returns for a second year directing all CPD sessions, workshops and performances.  Ula is a highly experienced choral director for childrens, youth and adult choirs with an outstanding reputation of high-quality training for staff, not just in vocal delivery, but also in conducting.  For more information visit Ula’s website:  https://www.ulaweber.org.uk

In preparation for the event, The Music Education Hub will provide:

• ‘Meet the Music’ session(s) with Ula Weber held for school teachers and choir leaders at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre on 13th and 14th September 2023 at 4pm – 6pm.  You only need to attend one of these.  This will be a vital CPD session for all staff leading or accompanying children in schools.
• All the music and resources will be provided including backing tracks.
• The resources will be suitable for use in your own school’s Christmas performances.
• The performances will be accompanied by a professional live band.

To take part in the performance, including the educational workshop, CPD opportunities and access to the resources (which can be used in schools) you will need pay a non-refundable fee of £175.

If you would like your school choir to be involved in this exciting event, please complete the form below.

Payment can be made by card over the phone to our Music Administrator or by invoice providing a purchase order number is submitted.  We are unable to accept bookings without payment or a valid purchase order number. Places are limited so early booking is recommended.

Any questions please contact Steph Dufty

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