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Flash Song© - All together now !

Overview

Have you ever been to a concert of gospel or spiritual negro music and
felt the power and the emotion of the hymns ?

Imagine … …that it is you at the centre of this adventure …
Now it's possible !!!

Feel the strength, the enthusiasm and the unity generated by a group that sings these powerful hymns in a harmonious choir of 2, 3 or 4 voices after just a two-hour session.

Originally sung by the African slaves of the United States, gospel music is an expression of the deepest feelings of these men and women brutally torn from their roots, with no hope of return. These chants, simple in form, can be easily learnt (even if you don't speak English) and lend themselves equally well to harmonies of 2 or several voices. Everybody can sing and enjoy singing as a group and can thereby discover, from the inside, the powerful emotion that drives this repertoire.

Programme

Each session starts with a physical preparation: simple relaxation exercises and warm-up as well as breathing techniques and voice work. Then, we work on a repertoire of songs which vary according to the wishes and abilities of the group.
It is also possible to teach the same songs to groups living in different towns so that they can sing together at your convention or seminar.

It is not at all necessary to have had any previous experience to join in.

Public : Men and women of all ages, from 16 to 76 (or older if they're motivated !)

Introduction to singing,
Voice work (work on vowels, singing exercices),
Practise listening and breathing,
Introduction to reading music ,
Prepare a repertoire (simple song in unison, canon with 2 or 3 voices, polyphonic

Objectives

Break the ice ,
Create a enjoyable atmosphere, relaxation,
Create together ! Harmonise,
Facilitate communication through emotions,
Develop self confidence and group synergy,
Reinforce respect for each other,
Encourage interactions between the participants.

Lessons learned

Relieves tension,
Reverses any processes of introversion,
Reduces fear of speaking before others,
Boosts self confidence,
Mastery of stress, nerves and emotion,
Interaction with others on an equal basis,
Discover new abilities by stimulating the left and right brain,
Develop listening skills, awareness and concentration.

Singing revitalises,
Stimulates the desire to do better ,
Helps to manage emotions
Relaxes !

Results

Greater responsibility on the collective dynamic,
An understanding of the importance of the company's immaterial ressources,
An increased level of motivation,
A strong effect on company identity and a sense of belonging,
A consensus to progress together .

Average length : from 1 to 2 & 1/2 hrs

Participants : from 15 to 800+

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What they thought of it (extracts)

It was my first experience in singing after stadium songs. Thank you for giving me this chance to explore my voice.
Thank you for a musical afternoon that was unique and unforgettable.
A beautifully intense life experience.
Great man. You bring the talents out of people.
Great fun. We'll definitely meet again!
It was a good tool for uniting a team and improving their self-confidence.
Bravo for your work as a conductor.
Comment prendre du plaisir sans complexes !
Excellent moment. La musique comme thérapie c'est une tres bonne idée.
C'est bon pour le moral.!
Moments inoubliables - on se sent quelqu'un d'autre.
Merci a l'entrain de l'animateur qui a su nous communiquer sa passion pour le chant et nous a permis de passer un bon moment en equipe.
Les bienfaits du choeur ! Un petit moment vraiment agréable... une découverte pour moi.

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