Paul Smith (UK)
the voces8 method
Renaissance, folk, pop and jazz a capella!
- Voices: SA(T)B/SA
- Age: 14-20y
- Difficulty: level A
The VOCES8 Method is inspirational, interactive music making bursting with energy and creativity. To Paul Smith, singing with a group of people, whether small or large, is one of the most natural, joyous and uplifting things we can ever do. Come and join this atelier to experience what it can mean to truly 'play' with music and share some of the ideas that form the core vision of VOCES8 and 'the VOCES8 Method'.
We will explore methods for not just learning but creating music together, thinking about all of the different sounds, textures and colours we can find with the amazing instrument that is the human voice. We will bring music to life in ways that are vivid, beautiful, captivating, collaborative and, above all, fun.
Repertoire
|
Proud |
Marshmello - arr. Paul Smith |
| Grace | Bobby McFerrin - arr. Paul Smith |
| Edo Lullaby | Traditional Japanese cradle song - arr. Paul Smith |
| Lighthouse Keeper | Sam Smith - arr. Paul Smith |
| Music on the Waters | Jonathan Dove - arr. Paul Smith |
| Improvisation |
Conductor
Paul Smith is an innovative and creative performer, conductor, composer, an inspirational educator and an empowering public speaker. As co-founder of VOCES8, author of the VOCES8 Method and CEO of the VOCES8 Foundation, his annual programme sees him working globally in prestigious concert venues, festivals, schools and universities. Paul is passionate about the impact singing and the arts can have in the widest possible context – from academic improvement to social skills and building more cohesive communities. He uses that passion to design and deliver unique, inclusive and uplifting performance projects.
Video's
Grace
Grace by Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma, arranged by Paul Smith and performed live by VOCES8, Eastern Mennonite High School Touring Choir and the choir of Hackney City Academy, conducted by Paul Smith.
A new world: lullaby
The third movement of 'A New World' by Paul Smith. Performed by VOCES8 and a massed choir of adults and children.
The sound of silence
VOCES8 performs the Simon and Garfunkel classic The Sound of Silence.
- Come and join this atelier to experience what it can mean to truly 'play' with music and share some of the ideas that form the core vision of VOCES8 and 'the VOCES8 Method'.