S-T-R-E-T-C-H project
STRETCH singers sharing Angela Reith's 'Come. come whoever you are' at the Big Friendly Sing 17th Dec '24

I'm very much looking forward to the Summer '25 series of the S-T-R-E-T-C-H project. The premise is to bring together a small group of committed, confident singers who are interested in the challenge of working on: sound quality, accuracy, tuning, blend and interpretation in the lovely acoustic of Carleen Village Hall (with a maximum 24 voices). 

Each term the 8 or 9 sessions of the S-T-R-E-T-C-H project will form a self-contained 'series' in which we concentrate on singing a small number of songs in a variety of styles, suited to the voices available. The idea is to learn and work on songs for the pleasure of singing beautiful a capella harmony music as well as we can, while enjoying the challenge and satisfaction of pushing ourselves to improve - individually and as a group. The focus will be on the process - not performance. We may choose to share something we've been working informally e.g. at a 'Big Friendly Sing' ... but this would be a group decision, not a pressure. 

Practical details:
  • Tuesday mornings
STRETCH Project Dates - Summer 2025 (NB not always consecutive weeks)
​​(9 sessions this term)
  1. 29th April
  2. 6th May
  3. 13th May
  4. 20th MAy
  5. 3rd June
  6. 10th June (NB Lunchtime concert, Truro Cathedral, Weds 11th June)
  7. 17th June
  8. 24th June
  9. 1st July
  • 10.00am - 12.15pm (with a 15 minute BYO coffee break)
  • Carleen Village Hall, TR13 9QP (good parking, access and great acoustic for singing)

The S-T-R-E-T-C-H project suits singers who are:
  • Motivated and excited by the idea of a collective vocal challenge 
  • Able to sing in tune and hold their part confidently with 2 or 3 other voices
  • Either: able to read music and / or willing and able to learn parts (accurately) from sound files of individual parts sent out in advance
  • Willing to listen with as much attention as we sing 
  • Willing to experiment
  • Willing to review music / words between sessions
  • Open and committed to the project ...
  • Able to make at least 7 dates of the 9 dates of the Winter '25 S-T-R-E-T-C-H series
 
  • Cost: £81 - payable in advance once your place is confirmed (you are welcome to request a 'pay what you can' bursary place if that would enable you to participate - please don't let financial resource be a barrier to singing).
  • NB you need to be confident you are free to attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions to sign up for the series.
  • How to Book: There are currently no vacancies for STRETCH. If vacancies become available Pip will let singers know via her mailing list and invite expressions of interest. For current singers payment by BACs is due before the start of the series to confirm your place.