London A Cappella Festival : 2013 : Purely A Cappella! Workshop 2

Continuing the overwhelming popularity and success of last year’s workshop series, enthusiastic singers and choirs of all ages and abilities are invited to join industry experts, founders and professionals in a series of workshops focusing on various aspects of singing and a cappella performance. Early booking is a must to avoid disappointment.

11:15 - 12:15 Workshop 2 Fine Tune: An Introduction to A Cappella Arranging

Christopher Diaz will explore what makes a great arrangement tick looking at characteristics of the many different genres of a cappella and arming you with the knowledge to recreate any style from pop & jazz to folk & reggae. Looking at instrumentation, harmony, vocal percussion, groove and more, learn how to work with the different voices in a group, how to choose the right songs to arrange, and how to make each song your own.

Joining us from the USA, co-founder and co-host of the Mouth Off podcast Christopher Diaz is a member of the music staff at The Sing-Off, works with Alliance for A Cappella Initiatives and is CASA’s Director of Public Relations. He is a CARA nominator and judge, ICCA judge and producer, and freelance arranger, & clinician.

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