Choir

Download Musarc's current Rehearsal and Workshop programme (Nov 2021 – June 2022)

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Musarc ehearsals at the School of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University, on Tuesday evenings from 6.45–8.45pm. A typical rehearsal will combine practice on current repertoire with comprehensive work on singing technique and movement. We start with exercises to promote healthy body alignment and a holistic approach to breathing and support. We practice extended vocal techniques, as much of the choir’s repertoire involves speaking and the exploration of various sound effects and vocal colour.

The choir draws its repertoire from the traditional choral canon stretching from the 15th to 21st centuries, but it is our work with contemporary composers, and our collaborations with artists and art venues, which define and distinguish our choir from other ensembles. The choir works with traditional and graphic notation, and also creates its own scores through its creative and improvisational approach.

The ensemble’s members are as varied as its repertoire and reflect London’s dynamic and international character. Some are students, some are seasoned, but most are young professionals, with a slight preponderance of architects and artists.

There are no auditions for Musarc. Whilst a background in music (vocal or instrumental) is preferable, it is possible for people to join Musarc who have limited experience of reading traditional music notation, but who like to sing and engage with the choir’s ideology.

How to join

If you would like to sing with Musarc, the best time to join the choir is September or January. But we welcome applications at any time. Please write to Joseph Kohlmaier on j,kohlmaier@musarc.org.