With their emphasis on fun, expression, confidence building and performance, singing workshops have always been popular with schools. But now more and more companies are choosing singing workshops over more dated ‘team-building’ exercises. And, after a few understandable initial nerves, people have a great time! Singing workshops offer many benefits, as people learn to express themselves more confidently and clearly, and to work as a group, all within a light-hearted and relaxed framework. Initial self-consciousness melts away quickly and participants find themselves immersed in the pleasure of performing, and becoming closer as a working unit. One of Emma’s most popular courses is based on the opera Hansel & Gretel. Elements of the day’s work included: • Warm-ups and singing in rounds. • Story-telling technique and moving as a group. • Hearing & discussing extracts from the opera. • Q&A’s about an opera singer’s life. • Tableaux & improvisation. • Feedback, discussion – and lots of laughs. In addition to running successful singing courses at schools and drama schools across London, Emma has facilitated workshops in schools in conjunction with the English National Opera, the Royal Opera House, Opera North, and the English Touring Opera. Emma featured regularly on BBC Bristol’s “Sing Out” and “Guidelines” programmes, and has also worked on successful community singing projects in conjunction with local councils. Emma also hosts one-to-one singing lessons, see Teaching. For more on Emma’s operatic experience, see Singing. To to find out more contact Emma Silversides