Tag: Masterclass

  • Top Vocals

    Top Vocals

    Professor Janis Kelly FRCM, DRSAMD, will be coming to Sheffield in November to deliver a two-hour masterclass and a recital, as part of a three-day residency in the Steel City.

    On the 25th November at 7pm, Janis will workshop the five participants, including some of the best current singers from the Royal Northern College of Music, in a two-hour marathon on performance and vocal presence.

    On Sunday 27th November at 3pm, Janis will deliver a recital of Mozart, Schumann, Ravel and Burns, called ‘A Woman’s Face’ – the latter referring to the composition that Janis will perform, composed for her by Rufus Wainwright. It will be a Sheffield-first to hear this particular piece sung.

    Information on the masterclass can be found here, including venue and travel information. There are already five participants booked for the class, including the Australian Baritone, Adam Jon, who will be in the UK and Italy on an audition tour.

    Information and tickets for the Sunday recital can be found on Eventbrite – although, cash and card are always accepted on the door.

  • The Pipers’ Night

    The Pipers’ Night

    On Friday 14th October, 2022, a wonderful and unique event occurred. Neil Clark of Falkirk Piping came to Sheffield and delivered a two-hour masterclass on piping and performance of the Great Highland Bagpipe, at Sheffield’s beautiful Victoria Hall.

    Neil Clark and Claire Lynch (City of Sheffield Pipe Band)

    Neil’s teaching came from an informed place, through his vast knowledge of the music, the instrument and plenty of self-analysis of his own playing and teaching over the years. It was delightful to hear Neil talk about foundation of technique as he worked through each of the pipers’ pieces.

    Neil talked about the integrity of rhythm in the music (the structure) and touched on expression in a pipe-band setting, versus solo playing. It was wonderful to see him work at a distance with the pipers and 1-2-1 at the table on the practice chanters.

    Martyn & Jim Oakes, Neil Clark, Stewart Gardiner, Claire Lynch, Terry Walters.

    We were joined by another special guest, Stewart Gardiner (drummer) who was in Sheffield to work with the City of Sheffield Pipe Band for their Autumn Workshop.

    Neil & Stewart will certainly be back and we look forward to welcoming them to Sheffield when they do.

    A huge thank you to Craig Marston for the photography and Charlotte, Dylan and Mark for their FOH warmth and being part of the DAB ||: Music team.

  • Nature’s Fire

    Nature’s Fire

    Renowned teacher and highland bagpiper, Neil Clark of Falkirk Piping, comes to Sheffield to deliver a Masterclass, Band Workshop and private lessons, during the month of October.

    DAB ||: Music is delighted to be able to host Neil for the Masterclass and we look forward to welcoming people to the wonderful surrounds of Victoria Hall, Sheffield.

    Detailed event information, including; parking, location, public transport can be found here.

    Gie me ae spark o’ Nature’s fire, that’s a’ the learning I desire.

    – Robert Burns
    Sheffield Telegraph, Thursday 6th October 2022.