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Hilary Davies

Disciplines

World music and Dance

Workshops for Ages

Reception to year 6
Harmony singing with Senior choirs
Adult (INSET)

Workshops Offered

World Music
Songs and chants from across the world
Great for ‘Global Awareness’ and ‘Multi-Cultural’ Days
Workshops in;
Song and Dance from South Africa
Songs from across Africa
Gospel and Spirituals
American songs,
Maori songs,
Native American songs and chants.
Traditional English and Irish songs
English Mummers Plays
Shanties and Work Songs
Songs of Slavery and Freedom
Sasa from Samoa
World Song in Harmony (older children and choirs)
Teaching aural song (INSET)

Artist Statement

I have been an Arts Worker since 1990 and a qualified workshop leader teaching harmony singing and world music in schools and the community since 1999. I teach almost entirely by ear (though I read and learn from music) and my repertoire is drawn from a wide variety of styles and cultures across the world.

My workshops are led with warmth, humour and infectious enthusiasm creating a friendly, supportive environment in which to learn. Aural teaching makes these wonderful songs easily accessible to singers of all ages and abilities enabling them to experience a freer way of singing and helping them connect with the feel and spirit of the songs.

Wherever appropriate I incorporate movement, rhythm and dance using authentic African percussion instruments. I have visited South Africa three times collecting songs, learning and working with a choir there.

I am currently Musical Director of three adult community choirs in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Worcester and co-leader of the ‘Beckford Big Sing’.

I am a member of the Natural Voice Practitioners Network