Lights That Lead Us There - Song Sharing with County of Song's Loz Kaye
Your chance to be part of Preston's Encounter Festival sharing songs of love, longing and light to welcome autumn!
Join County of Song's Loz Kaye for a vocal sharing exploring songs of love, longing and light to welcome autumn! We are planning to bring a singing group together for a fun, relaxed sharing on the "Communities and Traditions" stage at the Encounter Festival in Preston in the afternoon of Saturday 21 September 2024.
We'll be giving the voice a workout and exploring music new and familiar through singing and generally making a noise. Join us in a lightning tour from Oasis to Danish carols... This engaging performance is inspired by the theme of light - and chasing away the shadows as the nights draw in.
You can take part just by joining our sharing runthrough in the morning of Saturday 21 September 2024, but we'd recommend attending at least one workshop ahead of the sharing, (or more if you can make it!). They will be taking place in Preston and Lancaster, details below.
This workshop is suitable for all ages, and no particular experience is needed - you just need an open mind and enthusiasm.
We are happy for families and young people to join. People under 15 should be accompanied by an adult. Young people (7-18) are also welcome to join along with Preston Music Centre on Thursday 12 September 4pm - 5pm.
Message us or contact Rachel Hughes on Rachel.Hughes@lancashire.gov.uk for details.
About Loz Kaye
Loz Kaye is a musical director and composer with a passion for the public power of music.
He is specialist in community based vocal projects, and is current leader of Hope Mill Community Choir and Director of the project County of Song. Previous work at Lancashire Encounter has included the participatory projects "Right Here, Right Now" and "The Last Rose".
Schedule
The provisional schedule for the sharing day on Saturday 21 September is:
- 11am - 12:30pm: Sharing run through at The Lancastrian Suite, Preston Guildhall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT
- 2pm - 2:15pm: Sharing Number 1 at the Communities and Traditions Stage in front of Preston Guildhall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT
- 3pm - 3:15pm: Sharing Number 2 at the Communities and Traditions Stage in front of Preston Guildhall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT
We will contact you to confirm details for the day.
"Lights That Lead Us There" preparation workshops
Preston
- Saturday 31 August, 11am - 1pm at The Lancastrian Suite, Preston Guildhall. To book visit Eventbrite - "Lights That Lead Us There" - Song Workshop - August 31
- Saturday 14 September, 11am - 1pm at The Lancastrian Suite, Preston Guildhall. To book visit Eventbrite - "Lights That Lead Us There" - Song Workshop - September 14
Young singers' (7-18) session with Preston Music Centre Thursday 19 September, 4pm - 5pm, Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR. Message us or contact Rachel Hughes on Rachel.Hughes@lancashire.gov.uk for details.
Lancaster
- Saturday 7 September, 11am - 1pm at The Gregson Centre, 33-35 Moorgate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY. To book visit Eventbrite - "Lights That Lead Us There" - Song Workshop - September 7
- Thursday 12 September, 7pm - 9:15pm at Venue Lancaster Priory, Priory Close, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ. To book visit Eventbrite - "Lights That Lead Us There" - Song Workshop - September 12
"Lights That Lead Us There"is also part of the year long celebration of Lancashire grassroots singing "County of Song". You can read read more about County of Song by visiting Arts Lancashire - County of Song, and stay up to date with the latest news by registering your email address at County of Song - Register your email address.
Map address for The Guild Hall
Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT.