Singbook is a new singing resource from Youth Music to aid teachers and youth leaders in providing better singing experiences for children and young people.

Singbook will feature a collection of twelve newly commissioned songs by a number of renowned songwriters and lyricists, including Howard Goodall, Eugene Skeef, Steve Martland, Nirmala Shah and the writing team Don Black and Debbie Wiseman.

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Who Singbook is aimed at

Singbook has been conceived for all people leading singing, whether for the first time or for those looking for new repertoire.  As every user will have different musical skills and experience, the book is designed to be flexible; some songs are straightforward, others more challenging.

What makes Singbook unique?

Singbook:

• Explores a wide range of musical styles and topics, to inspire all young people from key stages 2 to 4
• Celebrates our culturally diverse community: from Gujarati, Mandarin and Albanian songs to music by some of the UK’s best-known songwriters
• Presents each song as a complete ‘unit’, fully supported by interviews with the composers, learning strategies, warm ups and creative music-making ideas
• Provides photocopiable vocal parts and lyric sheets with additional questions and starting points to help singers discover the meaning of each song
• Has been carefully graded and colour-coded into three levels – starting, developing and challenging – from songs in unison to those sung in parts
• Includes a dedicated section on warm ups, with a wide range of material to complement the songs and encourage good singing practice
• Is stunningly produced in full-colour throughout with two professionally produced CDs of backing tracks and complete performances of the songs and warm ups

Excellent value at £19.95

Singbook workshops

As a supplement to Singbook, Youth Music is running a series of one day residential workshops at several locations across England between June and October 2005.

Workshops are also planned in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales thanks to the generous sponsorship of the NASUWT.

Who are Singbook workshops for?

Singbook workshops are aimed at anyone leading, or aspiring to lead, singing with children and young people. 

Whether looking for:

• skills and confidence to start leading singing activities with children and young people
• skills development opportunities to improve singing leadership
• creative ideas for singing
• new repertoire
• networking opportunities

What will a Singbook workshop involve?

Singbook workshops will explore the inspring new songs featured in the Singbook whilst developing singing leadership skills.

Workshops will address, head on, issues connected with:

• how to get children and young people enthusiastic about singing
• interpretation of songs
• improving the confidence of leaders

The workshop team leaders are all experienced and respected vocal trainers who knowledge of children and young people’s voices and the role of singing is extensive.

The atmosphere will be supportive, inclusive and fun at the same time.

When and How Much?

Singbook workshops will take place between June and October 2005. They are one day, residential workshops held from 6pm on a Friday evening until 5pm the following day.

Cost

£135 for individuals sponsored by their school/organisation
£95 for self-funded individuals

Price includes an overnight stay, all meals, tuition and a free copy of Singbook (RRP £19.95)

How To Book a Place

To request a booking form call 020 7902 1060 or email info@youthmusic.org.uk

For further information or to download a booking form visit http://www.singbook.org.uk/homepage.jsp


How and why did Singbook and Singbook workshops come about?

Singbook follows Youth Music’s 2002 success, 'Drop in the Ocean' and builds on the teaching support materials available in DITO.

Song for Youth 'Drop in the Ocean'

Singbook and the associated workshops form part of a long-term commitment from Youth Music to encourage and support the learning of singing by children and young people.