FLAGSHIP WORKSHOPS

BACH CLUB

EARLY NIGHTS

VIRTUAL VOCALS​

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Platinum Choral Workshops

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For over a decade, Platinum Consort, directed by Scott Inglis-Kidger, has been the leading provider of high-quality choral workshops in the UK, attracting singers from Europe, the USA, Canada, and even as far as Japan, Qatar and Australia. Expert and enlightening vocal coaching is at the heart of what we do. You will explore compelling repertoire in one of our beautiful London homes: the riverside church of St Mary’s, Battersea and the candlelit choir stalls of St Barnabas, Pimlico.

We offer in person workshops under three themes: Flagship Workshops, Early Nights and Bach Club. During the Covid-19 pandemic we also established our inaugural online workshops: Virtual Vocals. Use the menu above to learn more about what we offer and, if you're new to Platinum, please register yourself as a singer in the first instance.

 

Flagship Workshops

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Our Flagship workshop take place on Saturdays in the beautiful riverside church of St Mary's, Battersea, where the workshops were founded. The repertoire is vast and has in the past included Tallis' Spem in alium, Kodaly's Missa Brevis, Vaughan Williams' Sea Symphony and Handel's Dixit Dominus. Scott Inglis-Kidger directs a group of around 45 singers and is often joined by Ghislaine Morgan for the afternoon session. The day runs from 10:30-17:00 and you are provided with homemade cakes, real coffee and Yorkshire tea. We don't perform to an audience, but do sing the music through at the end. We often find ourselves de-briefing in the Woodman pub afterwards...

"Both Scott and Ghislaine were able to match their obvious expertise with their enthusiasm, which made for a very fun day."

"I learned so much and found the whole day extremely enjoyable; singing with very friendly and like-minded people."  ​

 

Bach Club

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Exploring the complete cycle of sacred cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach at St Mary's Church, Battersea.
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“Bach is like an astronomer who, with the help of ciphers, finds the most wonderful stars.” Frédéric Chopin
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Join us on a journey of discovery as we continue to sing the complete choruses and chorales of Bach's cycle of sacred cantatas. Good sight-reading or excellent preparation required!

 

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Early Nights

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Our Early Nights sessions are for those of you who love singing polyphony in chamber-sized groups. Normally under thirty in number, these Monday evening workshops feel very intimate, with almost individual attention given to the singers. Join us in the beguiling setting of St Barnabas Church, Pimlico for a perfect end-of-day wind down.

"I can't quite explain how wonderful the atmosphere is at Early Nights. It's something special!"

"I am thrilled to think Early Nights are with us again! I have missed them hugely."

 

Virtual Vocals

Exquisitely presented Virtual Choral Workshops now available as on-demand courses

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During the first Covid-19 lockdown we established a now regular programme of online choral workshops: Virtual Vocals. To date we have held over 40 workshops online with singers joining us from all over the world. Our broadcasts and films are streamed in beautiful HD on our website, and the expert vocals are recorded in-house by Scott Inglis-Kidger and Miranda Ostler, giving you the sense of singing in a professional ensemble. These courses are available now to enjoy in your own time, and include Victoria Requiem, Monteverdi Beatus Vir and Bach's Jesu Meine Freude.

"Very professional - but at the same time, warm and inclusive!"

Who sings in our workshops?

Our choral workshops are designed to challenge and stimulate experienced choral singers. We work quickly with only limited note-bashing, and we keep the groups fairly small. We therefore expect you to prepare music in advance or be a proficient sight-reader. Our goal is to enable every one of you to love your voice, through our welcoming atmosphere and our community of like-minded singers.

If you are new to Platinum, please do register with us as a singer. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our sessions soon – whether that be in person or online!

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