Education
At the VOCES8 Foundation we are passionate about engaging people through singing. We believe that the opportunity to take part in music making should be available to everyone. Catch up on what we ‘ve been up to in our education newsletter.
The annual programme of education work overseen by the VOCES8 Foundation sees us work with more than 40,000 people around the world each year in partnership with Music Hubs, schools and communities.
““This year has helped develop my confidence in leading singing, given us new resources to use and very helpful techniques for working with young voices.”
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Set up in 2015 we provide tutoring from current and former members of VOCES8; the programme offers training in performing, recording and workshop leading, with opportunities to sing alongside VOCES8.
Digital Academy
The Digital Academy is an online resource for choir leaders, singers, teachers and schools. The resources include a wide range of repertoire, warm-ups, teaching videos and performance tracks.
The Foundation works in partnership with schools and Music Hubs across the UK and abroad and has launched a network of Music Hubs across the US. Projects include whole class singing initiatives in primary schools, helping primary and secondary schools establish and develop school choirs, workshops and performances at the VOCES8 Centre, teacher training and a unique Young Leader Programme. Photo Credit TorbjornHultmark.photography
VOCES8 Method
‘The VOCES8 Method’, is an innovative resource for teachers which encourages whole school music making in a way that links music with literacy, numeracy and linguistics.
Sing Every Day
Supporting singing in primary schools is essential. Find out about our Sing Every Day project and read Professor Graham Welch’s research report looking at the impact of Sing Every Day.
Future Talent
The VOCES8 Future Talent Award is a joint initiative with fellow music charity Future Talent to provide opportunities for up to 8 talented young singers ages 13 to 17 from low-income backgrounds.
Singing events and masterclasses with VOCES8 & Apollo5, and every year at the annual VOCES8 Summer School.
Resources
Lots of online content to support teachers and singing leaders.
We are very grateful to our partner organisations who help to make our education projects possible.
““The whole school was buzzing after the workshop day and concert. This was a truly inspirational experience for all the students and staff.””
Photographs above by Torbjörn Hultmark Photography
Guebwiller, VOCES8 Foundation Sing’in