Thank you for visiting our schools workshop programme page. If you are looking for an exciting and inspiring way to revive singing in your school, develop your choir’s repertoire, write a new school song or to establish a new choir, you have come to the right place.
British Gospel Arts can provide workshops in gospel singing, song-writing, performance and musicianship as part of your school celebration, in preparation for performances, as part of a themed day or week or just for the fun of it.
We are the educational arm of the world-renowned London Community Gospel Choir and have been running Gospel music programmes in schools, colleges, universities and community organisations all over the UK and Europe for ten years. Our experienced team of Gospel music specialists work with children and adults of all ages and abilities.
Read on to see this month’s Special Offer or contact us for to create a customise programme for your school.
We look forward to working with you soon.
Take advantage of this GREAT LIMITED TIME OFFER!
Throughout the year we will be offering 'Specials'. The first is our 'Spring Special' available from 1 February to 30 April 2012. Book a minimum three-hour workshop for your students and receive a FREE one hour singing workshop for your staff members.*
* Terms and Conditions for Spring Special offer: Valid only for booking made between 1 February and 30 April 2012. Where possible, staff workshop should be arranged for the same day at the end of the school day. If this is not possible, staff workshop should take place within two months of the qualifying workshop date.
Book now! Our workshops are available to schools throughout the UK and Europe (travel expenses excluded)
Let us create a package that's exactly right for your school.
Tell us what you want and we'll work with you to create an awesome workshop package.
Let us bring a positive vibe to your school with uplifting and inspirational contemporary songs containing messages of love and citizenship, purpose and achievement. Music can help you embed themes of citizenship and anti-bullying into your school day.
Ask us how we can tailor packages to suit your school's requirements and themes. Use the time anyway you wish. You can have an all school workshop and a short performance or break the time up into a number of smaller workshops plus a performance.
Book now! Our workshops are available to schools throughout the UK and Europe (travel expenses excluded)
Caribbean Spirituals
This workshop takes you on a journey of music from Africa to the Caribbean. It looks at the fusion of African rhythms with biblical lyrics and rituals from both cultures.
What you can expect?
- Brief history of the origins of Caribbean Spirituals
- Learn rhythm through clapping games and dance moves
- Learn how to sing Caribbean Spirituals in unison and harmony
- Understand how lead voices work with choral arrangement
- Experience singing in true gospel style
For more information enter your details in the form above or call us directly on 020 8509 7222
African-American Spirituals
This workshop takes you on a journey of music from Africa to North America. It looks at the fusion of African rhythms with biblical lyrics and rituals from both cultures.
What you can expect?
- Brief history of the origins of African American (Negro) Spirituals
- Learn rhythm through clapping games and dance moves
- Learn how to sing African-American Spirituals in unison and harmony
- Understand how lead voices work with choral arrangement
- Experience singing in true gospel style
For more information enter your details in the form above or call us directly on 020 8509 7222
Contemporary British
Black Gospel
This workshop takes you on a journey of music from Caribbean to Britain over the past fifty years. It looks at the Windrush Generation and the music and culture they brought to the UK.
What you can expect?
- Brief history of the fusion of Caribbean rhythms and European music genres
- Learn rhythm through clapping games and dance moves
- Learn how to sing Contemporary British Black Gospel in unison and harmony
- Understand how lead voices work with choral arrangement
- Experience singing in true gospel style
For more information enter your details in the form above or call us directly on 020 8509 7222