Acapella Summer School

Young Singer’s Programme

the electric voice theatre logo - just the words on some spikes of colourAcapella Summer School
August 11th – 14th

Conway Hall, London
(Non-residential)
Open to all competent SINGERS
 with a focus on those aged c.18 – 35
All voice types welcome

20% discount for bookings made by June 8th

A rare opportunity to work with
Electric Voice Theatre’s
expert acapella ensemble techniques
through the music of women composers

Course leader
Frances M Lynch
Artistic Director of Electric Voice Theatre

With special sessions from EVT members:-
 Jenny Miller  – Mezzo (Barefoot Opera Founder and Outreach Director)
Laurence Panter – Tenor and Pianist (Barefoot Opera Music Director)
Lauren Lister – British Sign Language Interpreter
Cheryl Frances-Hoad – Composer

An early bird 20% discount applies for bookings made before midnight on June 8th.
Closing date is June 18th.

The group examines the original score by Eliza Flower
6 people rehearsing vocally in a garden - all with their arms pointing to the sky
A group of women singing

A man wearing a large blue apron and carrying a stick from a tree is singing in front of a large fireplace within a wood panelled nook
A man wearing a large blue apron and carrying a stick from a tree is singing in front of a large fireplace within a wood panelled nook
APPLICATIONS OPEN!

PLACES ARE LIMITED
PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BEST CHANCE OF SECURING YOURS!

Download and read this pdf which has all the details – THEN

Please send your CV or a link to your website to:
electricvoicetheatre@googlemail.com

An early bird 20% discount applies for bookings made before midnight on June 8th.

Applications received after MIDNIGHT on June 18th will not be considered.

The course takes place in a supportive environment and is designed to boost each singer’s professional development both as an individual vocalist and a highly skilled ensemble member.

  • BODY & BREATH – vocal warm ups to build your voice alongside the group’s identity
  • MUSIC & MEMORY – discover the freedom of singing confidently from memory
  • COOPERATIVE REHEARSAL – using critical thinking to make positive contributions
  • DEMOCRATISING RHYTHM – synchronising a collective sense of internal pulse
  • LISTENING IN TUNE – what does singing in tune really mean to the true acapella voice?
  • COMMUNICATION IN PERFORMANCE – dramatic audience connection (including British Sign Language and Integrated Audio Description) – how can your breath help tell the story?

Central to the experience will be some disgracefully neglected, yet inspiring repertoire by women composers connected with the ethical traditions of Conway Hall eg. Imogen Holst (1907 –1984), Ethel Smyth (1858 – 1944), Judith Weir, Nicola Lefanu, Eliza Flower (1803 – 1846) and more.

Successful applicants will receive an ONLINE 1 to 1 Assessment Session followed by ONLINE introductory Workshops with 4 days of on-site Workshops including a final performance to an invited audience at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London with Electric Voice Theatre.

Scores will be provided along with sound files, word sheets, and other material as needed, particularly where you need support with reading music, or have a visual impairment.

We particularly welcome applications from young people who may otherwise have difficulty accessing this kind of tuition for reasons of geography, finance, physical disability (Conway Hall is wheelchair accessible) or any form of discrimination.

Course Fees are £350 covering all sessions including healthy and nutritious lunches at the Conway Hall workshops.

An early bird 20% discount applies for bookings made before midnight on June 8th.

All successful applicants will pay a non-refundable deposit of £50 on confirmation of their place – the balance to be paid by July 1st.  A limited number of bursaries are available which cover 85% of the full course fees.  More details on the Information Sheet

Download full details of the course here

a row of singers in from of a stage with a grand piano on it
a row of singers in from of a stage with a grand piano on it
two people sitting down and singing from music on their laps
two people sitting down and singing from music on their laps
a group of people exercising in a wooden floored room. They all have their heads down near the floor
a group of people exercising in a wooden floored room. They all have their heads down near the floor
participants at a singing workshop throwing their voice across the room
participants at a singing workshop throwing their voice across the room
  • It was almost like belonging to a company during the process, working together as an ensemble and bouncing off each other to accomplish a common goal.
  • I will continue to use the exercises / ideas taught to me. Every time I sing now, I can’t help but warm up using these practices!
  • My favourite exercise was when we walked the intervals

Past Young Singers Programme Participants 

Acapella Summer School
Course Dates 2025

June 1  to 1 Online Assessment Session tba. individually
July Introductory Group Workshops Online

Conway Hall Workshops August 11th  – 14th

Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL

APPLICATIONS OPEN!

PLACES ARE LIMITED
PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BEST CHANCE OF SECURING YOURS!

Download and read this pdf which has all the details – THEN

Please send your CV or a link to your website to:
electricvoicetheatre@googlemail.com

An early bird 20% discount applies for bookings made before midnight on June 8th.
Applications received after MIDNIGHT on June 18th will not be considered.

the electric voice theatre logo - just the words on some spikes of colour