Hollywood Hits solo opportunities
Hello everyone,
We are on the scout for some soloists for our Hollywood Hits show.
We always try and include some solos in the gigs for those who would like the opportunity to get on mic and sing some song delights.
This time we have:
1. Tell the audience all about your love for Maid Marion with EVERYTHING I DO (I DO IT FOR YOU) - FIRST VERSE AND FINAL LINES
2. Cry to your Mama and beg for you life in BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY - SEE LYRICS FOR SOLO LINES
3. Strive to be a better person in GANGSTA’S PARADISE - VERSE RAPS AND CHORUS LEAD LINE (Please note you can do one, or the other, or both)
4. Be a little bit angry with your lovers friends and family in GIRL, YOU’LL BE A WOMAN SOON - WHOLE SONG
5. Sinatra Swoon but Nancy style in BANG BANG - WHOLE SONG6. Go down a Rabbit Hole / Toilet in Scotland in BORN SLIPPY - SOLO VERSE
*PARTS TO LEARN FROM HAVE BEEN ADDED TO YOUR DROPBOX
HOW TO AUDITION
Please VIDEO yourself performing whichever song you would like to be considered and send through to sing@somevoices.co.uk with the Subject Title - SOLO AUDITION - *NAME OF SONG AUDITIONING FOR*Deadline - FRIDAY 12TH APRIL
IMPORTANT NOTES
You do not need to be part of Semi Chorus. This opportunity is open to all.
We would prefer for soloists to perform on all nights of the show, although this is not a deal breaker. Please indicate with your audition which performance nights you are available to sing.
We will contact you to organise a Solo rehearsal time with you too. Ideally this will be with the band on the evening of Wednesday 17th April.
SOME VOICES WORKSHOPS
We are about to announce a series of workshops for both current members and non-members to take part in on a pay as you sing basis! But before we do - we wanted you to be the first to know about it.
Our upcoming workshop in May will be led by professional singing coach Jo Thompson, these weekend sessions are ideal for all abilities who want learn more about handy warm-up and performance techniques, while working on a Some Voices arrangement.
Jo Thompson is one of the UK’s leading singing and voice coaches with over 25 years’ experience in the business.
Jo has worked extensively in TV, film and the music industry. Her credits as a singing coach include the hit film Little Voiceand the TV series Popstars the Rivals. She has made her name working with artists such as James Morrison, Craig David, John Newman, Paloma Faith, Elly Jackson (La Roux), Ellie Goulding and The Overtones.
Jo's other clients include artists such as James Bay; James Blake, Ms Dynamite; Sophie Ellis-Bextor; George Ezra; Ella Eyre; Foxes; Jessie Ware as well as TV and stage personalities Brian Blessed; Michael Caine; Fearne Cotton; and David Tennant.
See below for your special members discount code.
DATE: 11th May 2019
TIME: 2:00PM - 4:15PM
VENUE: The Grand, Clapham
COST: £15 (non-member) £10 (current members)
DISCOUNT CODE for current members: SVVIPMEMBERSONLY (please use at Checkout)
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at sing@somevoices.co.uk
HOW WE LISTEN TO AUDITIONS
Last minute call to you all! Clapham Grand Flashmob & social
In the run up to Hollywood Hits at the Clapham Grand, we're taking to the streets of Clapham to give them a little taster of whats to come! Followed by a social at The Grand's infamous club night (Free entry for all choir) - Get ready to put your dirty dancing shoes on.
Date: Friday 5th April
Meeting time: 7pm
Venue: The Grand, 21-25 St John's Hill, London SW11 1TT
Song: Time Of My Life (Dirty Dancing)
Dress: Dirty Dancing spandex or whatever you feel happy to move in!
Energy Level: HIGH
Please note because we will be filming the flashmob for social media purposes. By completing the form you are agreeing to take part in the Some Voices flashmob and the use of any film content or promotional material associated with the event.