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AUTUMN 2019

Top Brass Top of the table at the National UniBrass Shield Competition

Disclaimer Please note that the views expressed in this A large print, text-only copy is available by calling magazine are attributable to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect those of the 01243 816000 or emailing [email protected] University of Chichester. What’s On Listings for September 2019 PLEASE RECYCLE AFTER USE www.chi.ac.uk/events to January 2020 Welcome Welcome to Showcase, Autumn 2019 with coverage of student performances stretching from the Palace of Westminster to Washington DC.

We take you into the heady triumph This is one of the largest performance of our victory at the national Unibrass communities in the UK. Have a look competition and have a glance at our at the ensembles, workshops, latest degree offering – Cabaret masterclasses, and the massive range Performance which is new this year. of musical, dance, and theatrical This edition’s tutor in focus is Edel shows happening on our two Quin who came to Chichester via campuses and elsewhere in outside Riverdance and Trinity Laban to lead venues across the region. For more our ground-breaking integrated about these events, as well as the Masters in Dance Science. latest news from our aspiring actors, dancers and musicians, visit our listings page www.chi.ac.uk/events.

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Welcome 3

News and Reviews 7

Our new Cabaret Degree 11 Read all What’s On In Focus: Edel Quin 12 About it Chichester listings from February 2019 On tour with the University 15 Our latest news to August 2019 and reviews PhD Season 19

Our Ensembles 21 7 38 Acts of Expression 32 BA Hons Musical What’s On 38 Dear Liz 54

Theatre and Cabaret Voice of the Future 55 Performance How to find us 56 Booking information 57 We introduce our exciting new degree route Diary of events 58 Disclaimer Back cover

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GET YOUR Acts of PhD Season FREE COPY OF Expression A season of recitals by our PhD students Showcasing a range SHOWCASE of artistic and cultural events In Focus For your free copy of Showcase in January and September join our 19 mailing list at www.chi.ac.uk/events Former “Riverdance” performer Edel Quin and leader of our Masters in Dance Science gives an insight into her life 32 12 4 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 5 News and reviews Our staff and students are a busy bunch. As well as studying, teaching and researching, they are out and about taking part in competitions, delivering workshops and developing partnerships around the world. Read on to find out more….

UniBrass shield A change of pace followed with Irish Tune Singing for Health by Emma Button from County Derry and to finish the band By Gillian Berry performed Wall of Sound by Paul Lovett In three short years the University of Cooper. Conductor, Emma Button, says Singing for Health have been in existence Chichester Brass Band has gone from the “The band worked incredibly hard in the run for over 6 years now, hosted by the bottom to the top of the table at the up to the contest. Having come 9th in 2017 University as a Community Project. The National UniBrass Shield Competition. and then 3rd last year we had our sights set benefits are not only for us singers, but The contest takes place annually and sees high for our weekend in Bangor with every also for those we go to in the Community, University Brass Bands from across the member putting in extra hours in order to and we are always looking out for fresh country compete in two sections for a produce a strong performance. I chose an places. We number between 25-30, our number of highly prized awards as well as ambitious programme for the band as I Conductor and our Accompanist both the overall prize of being the UniBrass know our players are more than capable of graduates of the University. Shield and Trophy Champions. tackling the harder repertoire.” We really do sing all sorts and in all places Competitors include student led society Their efforts were rewarded as they took - Nursing Homes where we place an bands as well as bands from prestigious home the prize for Best March, the emphasis on singing along with us, Rotary institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge playing of principal Trombonist Lars Charities, and sited at the top of the Above and below: UniBrass. and specialist conservatoires like The Thorkildsen was awarded the Best Soloist escalator of John Lewis – an elevated, but Photo credits: Andrew Worsfold. Royal Northern College of Music and and the Bass section awarded the prize not otherwise glorious position. We are Below right: Singing for Health. The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. for Best Section. But nothing prepared not, any of us, in the first flush of them for the moment they were youth…. far from it, but we all benefit Having taken part in the contest for the announced as the overall winners of the enormously in health from singing previous two years the band were no UniBrass Shield Section 2019. The together every Monday night. It is an strangers to what it would take to go competition will be held in Bangor again in extraordinary thing, that whilst we may home with the prizes on offer, opening 2020 and the band has been promoted arrive for Monday night’s rehearsal, a bit their 20-minute set with Steve Sykes to the Trophy Section, competing against tattered and worn, we always go home arrangement of Caravan - a technically the bands from Conservatoires and refreshed and charged with energy – demanding piece made even more so by Universities from the heartlands of fabulous! If anyone wants to know more, the entire band memorising the finale. Brass Banding. A challenge, but we please contact me, Next came Death or Glory, a march most thrive on challenges! [email protected] recognisable from the film Brassed Off......

6 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 7 PUSH Opera performance in stage, made up of local choirs and the The performance at Speaker’s House, the Houses of Parliament University of Chichester Concert Westminster was again, something truly By Kiera Smitheram Orchestra. Chichester’s MP, Gillian Keegan unique. The confined performance space was in the audience, and proposed to the gave that final piece of intensity that was On 28th January 2019, five singers from Speaker of the House, John Bercow, that needed, the audience were a mere metre the university (Lars Thorkildsen, Eleanor the opera be performed in Parliament. away. Being able to perform and engage Farmer, Ciaran O’Donovan, Kiera with the audience so close was special. We Smitheram and Howard Weyman) set off We were in a magnificent red room, were able to see their emotions and from Chichester to perform an opera in draped with damasked fabrics, oak reactions, making them just as involved in the Houses of Parliament. ‘PUSH’ by carvings, and life-sized portraits of the opera as we were.” Howard Moody was performed in previous Speakers of the House. Chichester Cathedral last January for This production was the first opera to Holocaust Memorial Day. It tells the Our Green Room was the Royal have been staged in Parliament, but it story of Simon Gronowski, who was Bedchamber, which houses the bed that was performed by amateur singers, pushed by his mother from a cattle car the Monarch sleeps in the night before students, and children. None of us except headed to Auschwitz in 1942, in order to their coronation. A Monarch hasn’t the professional band were paid. We just save his life. The opera also touches on actually slept there since 1910, but it was did it because we needed to. Now more other historical injustices and terrors such still pretty cool! Lars played Simon, the than ever, the message behind art must as the Battle of Hastings and the Calais man whose story the show was based on. take precedence. Migrant Crisis...... “Playing the role of Simon has been both a We joined the production to get some privilege and an absolute pleasure. extra stage experience, and do our part Partaking in this opera has given me the to commemorate the 6 million Jews and chance to develop my skills both vocal and the unknown numbers of other acting, especially with the sublime guidance minorities who were killed. It was a sold- of the creatives: directors Jill and Kate, and out event with over 100 performers on Howard Moody himself. Charity Concert for Stonepillow. Photo credit: Andrew Worsfold.

Charity Concert for Stonepillow The concert was in aid of the charity see such talent and to enjoy such entertaining Stonepillow which provides support for and beautifully performed music. A great In February 2019 the University Chamber the homeless in the Chichester area. As privilege. This enabled the charity to help Orchestra performed a sumptuous one of Susan, Duchess of Richmond’s more people at their time of despair.” concert in the ballroom of Goodwood chosen charities she was delighted to have House. Billed as a concert celebrating the chance to publicise the work of The programme of light classics featured love and St Valentine the musicians and Stonepillow in this way as well as raising waltzes, tangos and opera favourites singers delighted a packed house who several thousand pounds. conducted by our head of orchestral enjoyed an afternoon tea before and studies Crispin Ward and our visiting champagne reception after the Susan, Duchess of Richmond said of the conductor, from Romania, Andrei Racu performance were fulsome in their concert: “The concert given by the University and featuring soloists from our talented praise at the talents on display. Chamber Orchestra in aid of the charity university students. Stonepillow for the homeless was a really ...... joyous and inspiring occasion. Very thrilling to

Left: A boxcar sits at the entrance to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Right: Simon Gronowski and Howard Moody at Kazerne Dossin.

8 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 9 Lucy Urqhart. Photo credit: Andrew Worsfold. Our new Cabaret Degree

Musical Theatre and Cabaret Performance, the only undergraduate degree of its kind in the UK, is new this autumn, and is for performers who have always dreamed of performing on cruise ships, in stage shows and in hotels around the world.

The course only saw the light of day Sonic Artists and Piha International earlier this year but already 27 students Entertainment gave us a warm have successfully auditioned to work welcome: “The team at Sonic Artists are with industry professionals who have very pleased to hear of the new Musical headlined for leading cruise companies Theatre and Cabaret Performance degree around the world. The programme course. We have been able to offer career develops skills in Musical Theatre opportunities to many Chichester disciplines of voice, dance and acting graduates in the past, and we are sure with an equally strong emphasis on that this more industry specific course will preparing for work on cruise ships and help us to introduce even more talent into wider entertainment contexts. There’ll the professional world.” Jon Perry - Sonic be regular fully staged cabaret floor Artists Director. “Piha International shows and access to auditioning for full- Entertainment are delighted to be

scale musical theatre production work. developing potential opportunities for Will Allenby on the QE2. It’s something that the industry is students on the BA (hons) Musical Theatre pleased about too. and Cabaret Performance Course and the Advanced Performers course at the University of Chichester, training cabaret performers of the future.” Sam Piha – Director. Watch this space…

10 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 11 In Focus: Edel Quin Edel is Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) and MSci in Dance Science at Chichester University.

She has previously toured the world So... what is your main passion anyone who dances – any style, setting You toured the world with as a troupe and lead dancer with in terms of your working life? and age group. It uses scientific evidence Riverdance - have you any secrets Riverdance, performed on the West End All things dance science - from teaching to enhance and advance the possibilities from your life on tour? stage, and more recently she has been fitness sessions to young people at of dance training and performance, Yes, many – but what happens on tour at the forefront of Dance Science U:Dance 2019, to measuring jump while minimizing injury risks. It also stays on tour! Let’s just say that the education and research in the UK. heights and oxygen uptakes in the lab, to evidences the health and wellbeing intensity of living in a bubble with your In 2015 she co-authored a book titled writing books and advice sheets benefits of dance for the wider public. fellow performers, moving cities each Safe Dance Practice. An Applied Dance supporting dance teachers to teach This has been done in sports for many week, staying in top-class hotels, and Science Perspective which has been more safely and effectively. Cheesy I years, why not for dance also? We are being treated like a rock star was a adopted internationally as a key text for know, but it’s true! physical artists. cauldron for all sorts of scandalous dance and teacher-training programmes. behavior! I can tell you that I What brought you to Do you have any strange habits? performed with Roger Daltry, The Chichester University? Not strange, just goes against the Spice Girls, NSYNC and U2. I shook The University started the first BSc and healthy dancer advice I preach - I am a hands with Jon Bon Jovi, and shared a integrated master’s in dance science in chocoholic! Chocolate in any form, at drink in a hotel in Hamburg with the the UK. They were looking for a any time of the day will do me. Do you band members from Aerosmith - other Edel with BSc (Hons) Dance Science student. programme leader. Having previously led have some now…? than that my lips are sealed. the world’s first MSc in Dance Science, I was excited by the challenge to build the What is your oldest piece of What was the very first thing you first undergraduate. Also, my growing clothing...? did this morning? family was outgrowing our London Oh…I have a pair of retro adidas Changed a stinky nappy – not my own – apartment, so the prospect of a house tracksuit pants that I bought 22 years my son’s! Is it too late to go back to the with a garden that did not cost millions ago when I was touring with Riverdance. rock and roll lifestyle…!?! was appealing! They have been sweated in so much, but they are still as good as new! If you could get one message And amazingly, I still fit in them, though communicated about dance my body shape has clearly changed science, what would it be? after all these years, and birthing two Dance Science is for anyone that human beings! dances, or anyone who works with

12 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 13 On tour with the University When they are not studying our students have the opportunity to take part in various different tours to locations in the UK and around the world.

University Chamber Orchestra Violinist Nataly Corolscaia was almost stunning performances in CNU's incredible Visit the USA overwhelmed, “A couple of years ago I Ferguson Center for the Arts and a beautiful In 2018 the University of Chichester couldn’t even dream of visiting America, it cathedral in Washington, D.C. Our two hosted the chamber choir of was too unreal, but we managed to do it institutions have established a vibrant Christopher Newport University (CNU) with Chichester Chamber Orchestra and partnership, offering exciting opportunities at Chichester Cathedral, this year it was performed two super concerts with a to students and faculty for study abroad, the return fixture with our chamber wonderful choir. The trip was full of festivals, and ensemble tours.” orchestra making the flight to give two emotions and adventures. Like they say it in performances of Handel’s Messiah in DC, it was Awesome” With so much to see and do, all the Newport Virginia and the capital Smithsonian Museums, Lincoln Washington DC. Newport, Virginia is in On the fourth day we travelled to memorials, the White House and great an historic area by the coast. Their Washington, staying in the centre of the bars and restaurants the students were university is a central part of the city. Mark Reimer, Director of Music at really busy. The performance was at the community with wonderful facilities and CNU said “Our recent collaboration lovely Church of the Epiphany, just 2 major concert halls so it was a terrific between the Christopher Newport University around the corner from the White experience for our orchestra to visit. Chamber Choir and the University of House, with an excellent acoustic and Chichester Baroque Orchestra resulted in sizeable, enthusiastic audience.

14 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 15 The Sleepy Lagoon Orchestra Go the end of the road turn left’. This was piano. Ellie, our vocalist, was called upon To Guernsey or 27 Go Camping open to as many interpretations as a to perfect her cabasa skills in "Sway" and piece of Bach. Fortunately, Guernsey Jessie, our piano player, was responsible DAY 1 Thursday is not that big. for some spectacular Xylophone Jazz. Ready to go bright and early on We finished our set with time for an Ice Thursday Morning and by 3.30am DAY 3 Saturday cream break and then off to the next everybody had arrived and almost all It would seem that we had spent the day venue. This time we had the piano and had remembered their instruments. The in the eye of the storm and that we had amplification already in place, what with one disappointment of the ferry crossing the tail end of the storm during the that and a marquee to play in we was the ‘Safety on Board’ video or night. More rehearsal then off to The performed in luxurious surroundings. ‘Condor Ferry Safety Rap’, which we Market Square to perform for the Town Again, a very appreciative audience had thought about orchestrating and Centre Partnership. At least the sun is some of whom had decided to stay, and performing while we were on Guernsey, shining and there are many people had followed us along the sea front. sadly replaced with a normal (boring) listening to us and watching our display video announcement. In contrast to of athletic prowess. The rain had abated DAY 5 Monday previous expeditions we had a cabin and but the wind was still quite strong. Le Murier School to perform for the 3 ‘Glamping’ safari tents’ waiting for us Everybody had to use clothes pegs to pupils and then straight on to Hautes when we arrived, so it was only ten ensure that the music stayed put. Of Capelles Primary. The orchestra had seasoned campers, including all the staff, course, the intervals between pieces, and a chance to play their real instruments as who put up tents on what became indeed the intervals in the middle of we started as an orchestra rather than a known as the Lower Field. So, after pieces at page turns, were slightly swing band and performed some some food preparation and a rehearsal, elongated. Even though you have 97 Disney favourites. The second school to bed to sleep... clothes pegs on your music it doesn't was much the same except that we stop the stand from blowing over. The had 300 children singing along to Frozen DAY 2 Friday number of spectacular dives and catches and Moana, not to mention Abba. ... Not a chance. The storm which was during our performance would put the A good way to finish our musical tour heading to Britain made a detour and England Cricket Team to shame. Also, of Guernsey. headed for our campsite, where it special mention to those musicians who emptied gallons of water in howling played one handed holding their music DAY 6 Tuesday winds. Remarkably there was only one or indeed someone else's. A lot of waiting around for tents to dry, leaky tent. We had a rehearsal planned but the weather was kind to us and by for the afternoon a short walk from the DAY 4 Sunday mid-day the tents were packed away. campsite, about seven minutes away. So, No wind, very little rain. We decided to This is the ninth time in ten years that a the infantry set off with plenty of time take the whole orchestra to the group of musicians have gone to following the carefully written Liberation Monument rather than just Guernsey. We are always appreciated instructions. As a musician one is trained the brass section. So, in the blazing sun and always welcomed, in fact on this trip to interpret the symbols and signs on a we performed to a large crowd who, we were recognised from two years ago, page and produce a version of what is although only walking past, decided to one lady saying that she always went to written with artistic licence. Apparently, stay and listen. Unfortunately, we didn't our concerts. Was it worth the early the phrase that caused a problem was ‘at have any electricity so no vocals or start and storms? Yes.

16 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 17 Coming up later in the season: Roozbeh Golpaygani from top to bottom: Andre Da Silva, Angelina Kopyrina, Nick Reynolds, Bruno Newman. SeasonPhD To mark the start of our season of recitals and concerts by our PhD students we asked our first presenter, Roozbeh Golpaygani, “What is it like to be a PhD Student”

It would be hard to describe what it’s music, how it is learned and performed, like to be a postgraduate student when it was the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Coming up later in the season: your job is to constantly move forward, how it changed the face of practice and but I have to admit, it has been the performance in Iranian music. Andre Da Silva brings the wonderful biggest adventure of my life. OutsingCancer Choir to us on the For a contemporary rock musician, this 15th October. Before starting the PhD, I began my was a big topic for me to take on. I ...... journey as a BA music student at the wanted something that was raw and I Angelina Kopyrina explores University of Chichester. After that, the also wanted to begin a new adventure Rachmaninov’s Piano Sonatas on the MA music performing course gave me given what I have learnt studying the 19th November. inspiration to dive deeper into the sense core of music performance academically...... of why musicians become performers It has been 2 ½ years since I have begun Nick Reynolds introduces us to the and what is it that makes us express so my research and I am happy to admit Spiritual Dimension of Jazz Education much and change so much more in this that my life has changed in so many ways on the 28th January. art-form known as Music. that I could not describe everything to ...... you in one session. So far, I have Bruno Newman rounds off our The inspiration for my PhD research travelled between Asia, Europe and season by discussing his approach to was developed from an essay I did for America, interviewed performers and the creation of a multi-movement my MA at Chichester. The final essay studied numerous cases of change, orchestral and choral programmatic was about the role of ‘Azaan’ also documented untold history and begun work on the 25th February. known as the ‘call to the prayer’ and to write it as my thesis. It has been a how it affected different variations in privilege and blessed to work with so Middle Eastern singing. It was then that I many brave and inspiring men and came across a gold mine, something that women across the globe, and I’m just was never done before. The Middle East getting started. has been the subject of history and political complication ever since ancient You can catch Rooz’s Lecture-Recital times, but if we had to point to anything in the Chapel on the 17th September that impacted most on the subject of at 7.30pm.

18 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 19 Photo credit: Andrew Worsfold. Our Ensembles From time to time our Ensembles are tweaked to keep up with new ideas. Please check with the Ensemble Leader.

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All ensembles take Chamber Choir Classical Singers Drop In Salisbury, culminating in the singing of Symphonic Choir Leader: John Hancorn Leader: Jonathan Veira Evensong in either Salisbury or Leader: Lisa Pow Vocal Repertoire Coaching and

Winchester Cathedrals. There is always an Vocal Drop In Sessions place on a weekly basis Classical Singers Drop In is for any classical Symphonic Choir works as a dedicated international tour in the summer with the Ensemble Leaders: Will Pool, Stuart Chamber Choir is one of the most singer who is working on a piece and is ensemble of the University’s singers and during term time. Chamber Choir and recently Otter Hutchinson and Lesley-Anne Sammons challenging vocal ensembles at the looking for expert tuition and insight. It Consort has been to Verona, Budapest accompanists, encompassing all genres University. The repertoire is extensive aims to be both fun and challenging, and Rome. Entry is by audition. from Jazz and Show Tunes to Opera and Vocal repertoire coaching is available via and varied and includes both sacred enabling singers to improve, progress and ...... Classical works. Engagements for the a sign up system, allowing you access to and secular music from all periods. The enhance their skills throughout the course choir are varied and interesting, with a professional vocal coach who will choir has recently performed Britten’s of the year. All are welcome from chances to sing in many different locations work on interpretation of your musical Postgraduate Vocal St Nicolas, Haydn St Nicolas Mass, Vivaldi beginners to advanced. as a standalone choir or as part of the theatre repertoire. These free sessions Performance Platform Gloria and Faure Requiem, all with ...... choral section alongside the University’s are in addition to allocated one-to-one Leader: William Robert Allenby orchestra. The choir regularly performs in orchestras in large-scale symphonic tuition and are available on a first come, numerous locations in the area including First Year Choir William's class is designed specifically for works. There will also be opportunities to first served basis. Your session will Photo credits: Chichester and Arundel Cathedrals. It postgraduate musical theatre and classical hone your skills as part of a stage Andrew Worsfold. Leader: Lisa Pow concentrate on style and performance performs concerts throughout the year, singers. Building on the skills acquired in ensemble and to discover unique choral techniques. Please bring your own sheet including at the prestigious Cathedral The First Year Choir provides practical undergraduate study, it takes the form of works to prepare you for experience music – either in book form or properly Choirs weekend held in Liverpool this experience for those students who wish an advanced performance platform which after your degree. It is open to singers of collated, no loose pages or staples. year and takes part in the University to gain a well-rounded musical experience aims to prepare students for pathways all abilities and does not require you to at University. It is open to all singers and Christmas Carol Services. The Choir also into professional work, music audition, just come along and take part to instrumentalists in the first year, regardless tours in the summer months and recently conservatoires and drama schools. With improve everything from your breathing Vocal Personal Study Prep of experience and skill, and will cover all performed in Belgium. If you have had professional coaching on audition technique to your sight reading skills. Leader: Susan Legg genres of music, technique, sight reading previous experience of singing in a choir presentation, technical help with creating a Whether you’re a veteran chorister or an and have some sight singing skills, then this and improvisation. The choir provides the demo CD/show-reel and CV writing, and instrumentalist looking to try out singing Susan’s class, designed exclusively for ensemble is for you. The Choir meets opportunity to perform in a variety of regular visits from Head of Voice Susan in a relaxed and performance-focused BA dissertation singers, takes the form twice a week; entry is by audition and you situations, which will enhance your main Legg for scheduled mock auditions and environment, the Symphonic Choir of a supportive performance platform should contact Music Reception in order musical discipline. Whether you've never masterclasses, this bespoke class will help welcomes you. which aims to help the student build to arrange a suitable time to be heard. sung before or are a seasoned chorister, you develop key professional performance ...... confidence as a programme takes ...... this is the ensemble for you. tools, culminating in a Postgraduate Vocal shape. We will also look at programme notes and work on presentation and ...... Gala Concert each Semester. Theatre Ensemble - posture. The session provides a regular Otter Consort ...... Choral Conductors’ Seminar Special Projects Group platform to monitor performance Leader: John Hancorn and Conductor’s Choir Leader: Simon Growcott progress and to help students get the Singers Platform Leader: John Hancorn This small vocal ensemble is for those who This ensemble focuses on techniques best out of their performance. Leader: Susan Legg The seminar (first hour) is for anyone are highly experienced singers, with good for the chorus work in musicals. Recent interested in learning to conduct and train sight-reading ability and a love of choral Susan’s vocal class takes the form of a repertoire includes Carousel in Concert Find out more choirs. If you think you might end up music, both sacred and secular. All supportive performance platform which and South Pacific in Concert. These works For information please visit teaching then this is a useful skill to have. It members of this ensemble are also aims to help singers build confidence as are performed as a concert production is for beginners and also those with some members of Chamber Choir. The their recital programme takes shape. The with a full symphony orchestra. Principals www.chi.ac.uk/music experience. Basic skills are taught in the repertoire will be extensive and class will also look at programme notes are auditioned from the ensemble. seminar and then put into practice in the challenging and will require the members and work on presentation and posture...... second hour when voluntary singers come to learn the music by heart. We often sing The session provides a regular platform to to become the choir for your practice. You a Christmas Concert in the wonderful monitor performance progress and to could just come for the second part of the setting of Uppark House for the National help singers get the best out of their session (second hour) and be a singer, or Trust as well as joining with the Chamber performance. Come and join us! you may wish to gain useful skills in choir Choir for the annual Carol Service. There ...... leading too. The choice is yours. is usually a residential course planned for ...... Reading Week (Semester two) in

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Orchestras and Bands

All ensembles take Brass Band Concert Orchestra Leader: Emma Button Leader: Emma Button place on a weekly basis Brass players from all departments of the Concert Orchestra is for any during term time. University are welcome to join the Brass instrumentalist who wants experience of Band. It focuses on the traditional brass playing in a large ensemble. There are band repertoire and gives an annual approximately 70 performers and they Christmas Concert as well as one other in explore film music, music from the shows, Big Band the second semester. There is no audition orchestral rock and pop music. Entry is Leader: James Lelean but you may be asked to play a short piece open to anyone. The Big Band is an established ensemble to ensure that you occupy the right seat...... who perform regularly across the country ...... at different venues and concerts. They Special PROjects Group have developed strong links with several Chamber Orchestra Leaders: Simon Growcott popular big bands based in the local area Conductor: Crispin Ward The Special PROjects Group gives Symphonic Brass Ensemble The Sleepy Lagoon Orchestra Wind Band and in the past, some students have The Chamber Orchestra is a small students the opportunity to perform the Leader: Fraser Tannock Leader: Simon Growcott Leader: Simon Growcott helped these bands and have been paid ensemble of between 15-17 players who lighter side of music. Film music, musicals for doing so. The Big Band is a relaxed The Symphonic Brass Ensemble gives The Sleepy Lagoon Orchestra is part of Wind Band is open to all students from rehearse twice a week to produce high and popular classics make up the core group who meet once a week, but brass players the opportunity to rehearse The Special PROjects Group. It meets the University who wish to play a wide quality performances throughout the year. repertoire of this group, which includes remain at the top of their ability both and perform some of the wide range of regularly throughout the year and plays a range of music from all genres. The Wind Since its inception it has performed in The Sleepy Lagoon Orchestra. The group in learning and performing. The band music written for a larger brass ensemble. wide variety of music from Classical to Band gives two concerts a year in America, Switzerland, Austria and France will not only perform in its own concerts play pieces from across the decades All brass players are welcome (both Brass Light Music, 1930's Dance Band to Disney Chichester and usually performs at the as well as many prestigious concerts in the but will also take on projects providing and genres including: Swing, Jazz, Pop, Band and Orchestral instruments) and Film music. Although originally formed as annual University of Chichester Music UK. The Chamber Orchestra is regularly ensembles for Musical Theatre, outside Rock and much more. Membership suitable parts will be found for them. an experimental ensemble, it now Festival on Guernsey. They have also joined by international musicians, soloists agencies and other interesting is by audition...... regularly performs as a small ensemble or performed in Brighton and Eastbourne to and conductors. This ensemble acts as an opportunities. Membership to the pool ...... with up to 25 musicians. great critical acclaim. ambassador for the whole University and of players making up SPROG is by ...... a high standard is expected. Repertoire audition and players will be selected from Symphony Orchestra Leader: Crispin Ward ranges from the Baroque to 20th the pool to suit the requirements of any Training Band Century. Membership is by audition. given project. Symphony Orchestra is one of the most Leader: Emma Button ...... prestigious instrumental ensembles at the University. It performs concerts If you have ever wanted to play a brass throughout the year in Chichester instrument or just want to improve your Cathedral, the University Chapel and in playing then this is the ensemble for you. other venues and often tours in the By playing basic arrangement you can Photo credits: summer months. The Symphony develop your brass playing and stamina Andrew Worsfold. Orchestra meet for intensive rehearsals as well as ensemble skills. There are even during the two University reading weeks have a few instruments available if you and before concerts, rather than a just want to try. regular weekly meeting. There are also ...... some occasional Tuesday evening rehearsals. The Orchestra is supported by tutors in all sections of the orchestra who also take sectional rehearsals. International soloists and conductors are Find out more often invited to perform with the For information please visit orchestra. Membership is by audition. www.chi.ac.uk/music ......

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Instrumental

All ensembles take Clarinet Choir manner. The group will also sometimes Leader: Spencer Bundy split into smaller groups and give people a place on a weekly basis chance to explore the ever increasing The Chichester Clarinet Choir is based at repertoire for Saxophone quartet. The during term time. the University but is open to the local Saxophone Group welcome any wind community. The choir uses everything players who might be looking for a way to from the small Eb clarinet up to a Contra gain experience performing on their Base in Bb and tries to share parts around second instrument. The ensemble tries to so that everybody gets a chance to perform at least one concert per perform a solo and lead in a chamber size semester and in the past have raised group. During rehearsals the choir will funds for various charities. often try workshop ideas like ...... improvisation and areas which the other ensembles, due to their size, might not Piano Group Photo credits: give players the opportunity to try. It also Leader: Terence Allbright Andrew Worsfold. gives members a chance to experiment with arranging for Clarinet Choir. The This group is for piano solo and duet Clarinet Choir is also ideal for saxophone playing and for accompanying one other or other wind players to get a chance to instrument or voice. Pianists at all levels perform on their second instrument. are welcome at this weekly opportunity Clarinet Choir usually takes part in at least to play whatever you have ready or in one concert per semester, often progress, with an audience only of the combined with another University. other members of the group: everyone ...... plays every week. There is no teaching in this session, but there is discussion and Saxophone Group feedback if it's wanted. This is an Leader: Spencer Bundy excellent, relaxed environment for building up repertoire and for dealing The Chichester Saxophone Ensemble is with any nervousness or performance based at the University but is open to anxiety. Accompanists can agree a time to Saxophone players in the local bring their partners. The group gives a community. There are no age limits and concert towards the end of each no auditions. Often during rehearsals semester (not compulsory!). there will be a workshop type element ...... where saxophonists will look at an element of playing and discuss ways of improving. Some of the repertoire goes up to 16 players so valuable experience can be gained in the performance of Chamber music in a relaxed and informal

Find out more For information please visit www.chi.ac.uk/music

26 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 27 Jazz and Folk

All ensembles take Folk Night Jazz Jam Night Jazz Research Group Jazz Workshop Rhythm Workshop Leader: Sarah Collins Leader: Rob Westwood Leaders: Nick Reynolds and Rob Westwood Leader: Nick Reynolds Leaders: Rob Westwood place on a weekly basis This will run alternate weeks and are This will run on alternate nights with the This group is for jazz musicians that want Students assemble in The Elizabeth This workshop is for all students during term time. available for any folk musicians, or anyone folk nights and will provide an opportunity to develop their skills further and are Swann Room and are then assigned to wanting to develop their use of rhythm – interested in folk, to come and perform for everyone to play in much larger happy to experiment with different groups based on experience/ability level. especially whilst improvising. The or listen in a relaxing environment. Any groups. The emphasis here is on techniques within jazz education. A The jazz tutors then work with their workshops will be mostly practical, style of folk is welcome. participating and trying things out on different topic will be covered each week group on a number of pieces during the exploring metric modulation, Konnakol, Bass Guitar Workshop ...... stage. This will be facilitated by Rob which will range from theoretical to afternoon, which are then usually odd metres, riff based composition and Leader: Gary Simons Westwood and any level of experience practical to contextual. Please bring your showcased during Jazz Night. Any music applying these to a live performance This weekly workshop will primarily focus Guitar Workshop is welcomed. instrument and an open mind. student is welcome so long as they have a setting. Please bring your instrument. on sight reading but will also look at set Leader: Dave Smith ...... genuine interest in developing their jazz ...... pieces, commercial skills, and technical skills within a group setting. Any ability This weekly workshop will primarily focus skills (chords, modes and scales). The Jazz Night level is welcome but commitment is on sight reading but will also look at set workshop is open to all bassists. Leader: Nick Reynolds expected throughout the semester, since pieces, commercial skills, and technical ...... spaces are limited. Students who have skills (chords, modes and scales). The Jazz Night provides a relaxing atmosphere already attended jazz workshop regularly workshop is open to all guitarists. for any students with an interest in jazz to have automatic places and as many new Folk Group ...... be able to perform. The evenings are students as possible will be Leader: Sarah Collins informal with a licensed bar, so you can accommodated. A relaxed atmosphere and no pressure Jazz Composers’ Workshop enjoy a drink or two whilst listening to the ...... environment centered on communal Leaders: Nick Reynolds and music. Any style of jazz is welcome and playing, an eclectic mix of folk music and the jazz tutors are always available to Rob Westwood personal growth. We cover a variety of provide a house rhythm section for guest The Jazz Composers' Workshop employs songs ranging from sea shanties written musicians. Jazz Nights also provide an methods almost identical to those of the Photo credits: hundreds of years ago, alternative songs opportunity for students who have taken great jazz composers of the 20th Century Andrew Worsfold. from film and TV, right up to recent pop part in the jazz workshops to showcase such as Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus releases. Take an active role in deciding the pieces that they have been working and Miles Davis. Notation and even the which material we cover as contributions on during the afternoon. use of chord symbols is kept to a are always welcomed. Have a go at singing ...... minimum whilst live improvised invention or experiment with a second instrument is used to engage the group in interactive at our Folk Group and get more and spontaneous music making. The comfortable with performing at workshop crosses all styles including blues bi-weekly Folk Nights. modality, jazz rock, European minimalism ...... and a wide range of rhythmic frameworks.

All instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome, including less familiar jazz instruments such as viola and bassoon......

Find out more For information please visit www.chi.ac.uk/music

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Workshops

Classical Workshops Rock / Pop Workshops All workshops take (Vocal and Instrumental) These workshops give students the place on a weekly basis In these performance workshops the opportunity to cover Rock and Pop during term time. focus is with you - the performer - and specific techniques and areas of musicality your relationship to music, your in a very informal and vocational way. Open to all students voice/instrument and the pieces you sing Students collaborate with the tutor to or play. We explore a wide range of plan topics to cover each Semester and performance practice, from technique to everyone works as a team in offering expression and musicality, in a gentle and friendly feedback, ideas and support. • Jazz Group Workshop relaxed way to help you get used to ...... • BMus Jazz Group Workshop performing without anxiety or fear. • Classical Workshops We also give voice to questions, Percussion Workshop

(vocal and instrumental) concerns or topics of interest that you Other groups Open to musicians of any instrument, • Musical Theatre Workshops may have. Sessions are open, relaxed, percussion workshop is an opportunity to • Rock / Pop Workshop always interesting and everyone present has an opportunity to share and develop rhythmic, aural, ensemble and All ensembles take Baroque Performance Clinic Harpsichord Tuning contribute wisdom. improvisation skills in a fun and engaging Leader: David Pollock Leader: David Pollock environment. Sessions will combine an ...... introduction to the basics of percussion place on a weekly basis Students preparing baroque pieces An eight-week course introducing technique on both tuned and untuned (instrumental or vocal) are welcome to harpsichord temperaments, to equip Jazz Group and BMus Jazz during term time. percussion instruments whilst developing bring work in progress for help with students with practical tuning skills. Group Workshops repertoire across musical styles and appropriate performing style, continuo Reference will be made to important Relaxed, creative and productive genres. No previous percussion accompaniment, and other relevant source texts as well as to modern workshops where you're invited to experience is required. issues. An eight-week course in which research into the temperament used by J Photo credits: choose pieces to be explored. The ...... we also explore harpsichord S Bach. Indispensable for historically Andrew Worsfold. workshops offer harmonic and rhythmic temperaments to equip students with informed performance. Suitable for ideas to use as tools for improvisation. Rock Workshop practical tuning skills. Indispensable for everyone, not just keyboard players. There is an emphasis on the fact that historically informed performance. Contact David Pollock, knowledge is only knowledge if it can Rock workshop is an opportunity for Contact David Pollock [email protected] [email protected], for more information. be applied... hopefully you'll take plenty band musicians to come together and for more information...... of ideas away that you can actually use, develop their own rock bands in a ...... and use effectively. focused and purposeful way. Material Zumba ...... covered is student led and can range from Conducting Workshop Leader: Kelly-Marie Aldridge metal to prog-rock; whatever you are

Leader: Crispin Ward interested in and wish to explore! Come along, get fit, dance, laugh and Musical Theatre Workshops Sessions will focus on building ensemble A weekly workshop session to introduce party with Zumba Fitness ®. Suitable for Providing an opportunity for students to skills, developing a set for performance at students to the study and practice of all levels and abilities, a great conditioning try out new songs or potential exam the student union and/or external gigs conducting. Primarily focused on work class that compliments other training. material in the run up to assessments. The towards the end of the year. with orchestras, these sessions combine Open class for anyone. performance friendly atmosphere means ...... traditional score based study with online ...... that even the less confident students feel and audio resources. Opportunity to comfortable about getting up to sing. work with small ensembles is often Students are given helpful hints and provided for and is ideal for students who Find out more suggestions and the sessions are a great would like to gain a basic insight into the chance to air their songs in public and hear For information please visit art of conducting and is often a useful what other people are singing too. www.chi.ac.uk/music supplement to students on IVT courses......

30 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 31 James Wilton Dance, The Storm. Image Credit: Steve Tanner. expressionActs of

We host an eclectic range of public events throughout the year including thought- provoking insights, literature and cultural exhibitions, as well as creative performances. Here are some of the forthcoming events that we would like to share.

32 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 33 The ShowRoom has built Bert & Nasi, ONE Chhaya Collective, KHAOS a reputation for presenting Thursday 26 September, 7.30pm Thursday 3 October, 7.30pm The ShowRoom, Bishop Otter The ShowRoom, Bishop Otter some of the most exciting Campus, Chichester. Campus, Chichester. companies touring on the UK circuit. ONE is the third and final part of a Not neat, nor calm, nor perfect, but trilogy of work exploring power vibrant, chaotic and powerful – we are dynamics and political themes on a micro, wild 21st century women. We are not human level. It’s about polarisation, it’s to be gazed upon but met head on. about the left and the right. It’s also about two people who need to fix an awful, KHAOS celebrates what it is to be toxic relationship. woman, drawing on ancient stories and oppressive archetypes to bring ONE is a painful conversation, either late audiences of all ages a highly energetic, at night or the early morning, in which stirring and visceral dance performance neither side can bring themselves to just that rejects order in favour of complexity leave the room. Bertrand Lesca and and chaos. Live musicians join six Nasi Voutsas’s work is stripped back to contemporary dance artists to revel say the least: the shows shouldn’t be in the joy, tenderness and the power interesting, but the way they play with of wild women. humour, brutality, and their ability to turn the mood of a room on a sixpence Expect evocative choreography that Above: Bert & Nasi, ONE. has resonated with audiences across seems to compel audiences to dance Photo credit: Joe Twigg. the world. in the aisles and out into the streets Right: Chhaya Collective, KHAOS. Photo credit: David Snowden. Commissioned by Battersea Arts www.chhayacollective.com Centre and Bristol Old Vic Ferment.

Developed with the support of the Full £12 | Conc £8 | Age 14+ National Theatre, MAYK, Shoreditch ...... Town Hall and HOME.

www.bertandnasi.com

“They are, to my mind, one of the most exciting prospects in British theatre.” Matt Trueman, Whatsonstage. Find out more “Startlingly effective: jagged, knockabout For more about events in the fun with a decidedly sharp edge” ShowRoom please contact: ★★★★ The Times (on PALMYRA) • Email: [email protected]

• Tickets: store.chi.ac.uk Full £12 | Conc £8 | Age 16+ • www.theshowroomchichester.co.uk ...... Theatre & Dance Theatre

34 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 35 Paula Varjack , Seven dancers, a soundtrack of joyride through femme sexuality and The Cult of K*nzo thundering electro-rock specially violence. Made exclusively with the candid Thursday 10 October, 7.30pm composed by Amarok and thousands of input of those willing to talk openly and pieces of paper combine to create a honestly about their sex life, this one- The ShowRoom, Bishop Otter work that will astound you with its woman show interrogates identity, Campus, Chichester. athleticism and touch you emotionally in consent and power play. a way that words simply can’t. In this How do high end fashion brands storm can you find peace? Can you find Featuring explicit XXX, Barbie’n’Ken role- seduce? Why do people crave their the calm eye of the storm? Will it all play, a heady mix of pop culture products? blow over? James Wilton Dance, one references, and sound design by Alicia of Europe’s most in demand dance Jane Turner (THIS IS HOW WE DIE The Cult of K*NZO lifts the lid on the companies, present The Storm, composer), the show explores sexuality mysterious power of luxury brands, a whirlwind of lightning fast, athleticism, and who gets to have a say in it. This show exploring entitlement and exclusion, where acrobatics, break-dancing, martial is for anyone who has ever struggled to desire and territory, in a world where arts and contact work fuse to form find their sexual voice, or questioned the you are who you wear. dance that will blow audiences away. sexual culture they were brought up in. Seven dancers, a soundtrack of Oh Yes Oh No dares to speak about a www.paulavarjack.com thundering electro-rock specially subject which is rarely addressed publicly, composed by Amarok and thousands especially in the wake of #MeToo. “ a dynamic expression of ideas, created of pieces of paper combine to create a from both personal experience and over a work that will astound you with its Steady yourself to rethink desire, and year of research. Opening both eyes and athleticism and touch you emotionally then watch her smash it all to pieces. hearts“ Three weeks in a way that words simply can’t. In this storm can you find peace? Can you find “Brave, taboo-breaking work” Guardian “Punchy and engaging.” The List the calm eye of the storm? Will it all blow over? “Bold, brave work, and all the better for Full £12 | Conc £8 | Age 16+ being filled with the voices of real women ...... www.jameswiltondance.org.uk who, by speaking out, are staking a claim for Louise Orwin, OH YES OH NO. their own erotic agency” The Guardian Photo credit: Field & McGlynn. James Wilton Dance, “The athletic style of James Wilton’s The Storm choreography is absolutely stunning and Supported by Jerwood Charitable Thursday 17 October, 7.30pm mesmerises the audience” Victoria Chen, Foundation, Arts Council England, The ShowRoom, Bishop Otter The Outlier, Scotland Camden People’s Theatre, Live Art Development Agency and Live Art Bistro. Campus, Chichester. Full £12 | Conc £8 | Age 14+

...... louiseorwin.com James Wilton Dance, one of Europe’s most in demand dance companies, “Leaping and turning in zesty spurts with an present The Storm, a whirlwind of Louise Orwin, insouciance that leaves nothing to chance” lightning fast, athleticism, where OH YES OH NO Donald Hutera (2016) acrobatics, break-dancing, martial arts Thursday 21 March, 7.30pm and contact work fuse to form dance The ShowRoom, Bishop Otter Full £12 | Conc £8 | Age 12+ that will blow audiences away. Campus, Chichester......

Find out more This is a show about having sexual For more about events in the fantasies that don’t align with your politics. ShowRoom please contact: It’s about trying to understanding what • Email: [email protected] you want, and wondering how the hell to ask for it. Award-winning performance • Tickets: store.chi.ac.uk artist Louise Orwin asks the difficult • www.theshowroomchichester.co.uk questions as she takes you on a surreal

Left: James Wilton Dance, The Storm. Photo credit: Steve Tanner. Right: Paula Varjack. Photo credit: Paula Varjack.

36 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 37 Chichester Chamber Concerts present: Rowland/Kudritskaya Duo. on What’sWith our orchestras, ensembles, choirs and bands each performing an assorted repertoire throughout the year, we provide something for every musical taste. Here’s our offering from September 2019 to January 2020.

38 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 39 Roozbeh Golpaygani.

September

Wed 11th Sept, 7.30pm Tues 17th Sept, 7.30pm Bradley Creswick (violin) & PhD Season Concert: Notes Margaret Fingerhut (piano) of time

The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester Otter Campus, University of Chichester Sponsored by Funtington Music Group In this, the first of the Music PhD The acclaimed musicians Bradley Showcase concerts, Roozbeh Golpaygani Creswick (violin) and Margaret Fingerhut presents his research on the change in (piano) will perform violin sonatas by the study and practice of music in Iran, Debussy and Franck. Bradley was born in before and after the 1979 revolution. West Sussex and began learning the violin This lecture-recital features traditional aged 12. He went on to study at the Iranian instruments. Royal College of Music before moving to Newcastle to join Royal Northern There will be a retiring collection to aid Sinfonia from where he retired as leader the Music PhD students in their research. Esmé String Quartet. of the orchestra earlier this year. Among ...... Bradley’s personal highlights are the EMI October recording of The Lark Ascending and Below: Bradley Creswick Concerto Accademico with Richard Hickox. and Margaret Fingerhut. Margaret Fingerhut has a distinguished Tues 1st Oct, 7.30pm Thurs 3rd Oct, 7.30pm Thurs 3rd Oct, 7.30pm career which has taken her all over the Italian Language Concert & 4th Chichester Chamber Concerts The Chitones Present: world. She is particularly known for her Tosti Song Competition Present: Esmé String Quartet A Close Shave innovative recital programmes in which she explores the highways and byways of The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop The Assembly Room, North Street, The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop the piano repertoire. As a concerto Otter Campus, University of Chichester Chichester, PO19 1LQ Otter Campus, University of Chichester soloist she has appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Presented by Italian lecturer Jon Grave, Frank Bridge - Novelletten H44 (1904) Join University of Chichester’s 2019 Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia students from the BMus vocal Beethoven - Quartet in F major Op. 18 no 1 Ensemble of the Year ‘The Chitones’ Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, performance Italian module will perform Schubert - Quartet in G major D887 with some special guests presenting BBC Philharmonic, BBC National Italian opera arias and art songs. The Barbershop classics, alongside some other Orchestra of Wales, BBC Scottish concert will host the 4th Paulo Tosti Song Winners of the 2018 Wigmore musical gems. This evening promises to Symphony Orchestra and the London Competition exploring repertoire by the International String Quartet Competition be one you will not forget. Mozart Players. great Italian song composer. as well as laureates of international competitions in Trondheim and Berlin, the There will be a retiring collection in aid Tickets £15 on the door or pre-booked Admission Free, no need to book. Esmé Quartet are praised for their warm of the Chitones Touring Fund. on 01243 378900...... sound, hyper-sensitive ensemble, and ...... No charge for University of Chichester powerful stage presence. Music Students or Staff...... Tickets £18 – Free tickets for under 25s – Season tickets available from Chichester Festival Theatre cft.org.uk or tel. 01243 Find out more 781312 & at the door. Free tickets must For information and to book tickets, be booked in advance to ensure a place. please visit www.chi.ac.uk/events or ...... see contact information in event listings.

40 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 41 OutsingCancer Choir.

Fri 18th Oct, 6.00pm Sat 26th Oct, 8.00pm Students that are performing can invite University of Chichester Public Late Night Cabaret Evening their family and friends along to watch.

Lecture Series 2019/20 The events are non-ticketed and there is The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Learning out Loud no admission fee. We provide an Otter Campus, University of Chichester Inaugural Lecture of Professor accompanist along with all the lighting and sound equipment for the evening. There Laura Ritchie A Little Night Music - Late Night Cabaret is also a musical theatre quiz in the The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Evenings are a uniquely tailored interval. The Late Night Cabaret Evenings Otter Campus, University of Chichester performance opportunity for students on offer up a professional level of our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre performance opportunity, strengthened Sat 5th Oct, 7.30PM Tues 15th Oct, 7.30pm grown in a little over a year to more than In this Inaugural Lecture, Laura Ritchie Performance degree. by a supportive environment in which we 60 members across the county and immerses the audience into the practice of “The Music of the Night” with PhD Season Concert: can celebrate and enjoy the successes of continues to attract new members every learning. Over the past decade, she has acclaimed baritone Will Allenby OutsingCancer Choir We transform The Chapel into an our students. week. Since summer 2018 the choir has developed curricula and unique ways of in Cabaret intimate, cabaret-style performance The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop made over 20 appearances performing at engaging students as partners. This evening, venue and offer up twenty-five slots for For further updates please follow our The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester local community events and supporting Laura explains the premise of her teaching, students to perform throughout the social media channels: Otter Campus, University of Chichester other local events. supported by her research in self-efficacy, evening. Students have the option to sing Twitter: @chiuniMTP Andre Da Silva, PhD candidate, brings the and how this has led to the development either a solo, a duet or a trio and they Instagram: chi_uni_mtp Join Will Allenby for a night of fun and wonderful OutsingCancer choir to the “The wonderful Andre is our conductor and of a community of practice. Laura themselves select their chosen repertoire Snapchat: MTPCompany celebration as he and Drew Varley University of Chichester. Andre’s music musical director who has taken us from a encourages us to adopt a new perspective for the event. celebrate the launch of the Cabaret background stems from the Baptist collection of people affected deeply by a for our own learning and how we interact Admission Free, no need to book. Performance Course. Described as ‘a Church in Brazil, South America. He cancer diagnosis to a choir who can sing as teachers and practitioners in our ...... man with a big voice and personality to graduated at Universidade Federal do Rio perfectly together creating a sound worthy of respective fields. The lecture element will match’, Will has appeared in his one-man Grande do Sul as a Choir Conductor and acclaim. We are living proof of the changes last approximately 40 minutes and cabaret shows in theatres and hotels came to live in the UK in 2008 where he that singing in a choir like following a short interval Laura will Professor Laura Ritchie. across the UK and has headlined for became to be a student at University of OUTSINGCANCER makes to cancer conclude with a performance of the Kodaly leading cruise lines over 400 times. Chichester in 2012, gaining his MA in Sonata for Solo Cello which lasts 30 minutes. patients: improved physical and mental Come and join the fun! Choral Studies. He started studying piano wellbeing, a feeling of happiness, and a Refreshments will be available from 5.30pm. when he was 8 years old and his passion connection with happiness.” Admission Free, no need to book for choirs started when he was 15 years This event is free of charge but we do ask ...... old, conducting the gospel choir in his There will be a retiring collection to aid you to kindly book via our Eventbrite link church. In Brazil and in the UK, he has the Music PhD students in their research. to indicate your attendance. Wed 9th Oct, 7.30pm worked as a vocal producer, singer, vocal ...... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/university- The Marriage of Figaro coach, music teacher and composer. of-chichester-public-lecture-series-

Currently Andre works for the West 201920-tickets-64305923749 The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Thurs 17th Oct, 7.30pm Sussex Music Trust, as a visiting music ...... Otter Campus, University of Chichester Student Jazz Concert teacher and also conducts several Sponsored by Funtington Music Group community choirs in West Sussex. The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Thurs 24th Oct, 7.30pm

Otter Campus, University of Chichester The Chichester Rotract Club Peter Grevatt (baritone) and Kenneth As the focus of his PhD work, Andre Roberts (piano) will give an illustrated Present: A Concert of works in collaboration with the local This concert will feature students who Choral Classics lecture/recital on Mozart’s best loved cancer charity ‘Cancer United’ regularly attend the jazz workshops and opera, The Marriage of Figaro. Drawing www.cancerunited.org.uk jazz nights. There will be a wide range of The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop from his extensive experience of opera different styles so come along for a Otter Campus, University of Chichester performance, Peter will perform arias and In February 2018, Cancer United diverse and enjoyable musical experience! The Chichester Rotract club present a share insights with the audience. launched OUTSINGCANCER a choir, concert of choral classics ranging from full with Andre as its director, comprising Admission Free. No need to book. Find out more Tickets £15 on the door or pre-booked SATB pieces by the like of Palestrina, Mozart Cancer United members from all parts of Donations in aid of the Sussex and Faure, to more modern choral gems. For information and to book tickets, on 01243 378900. No charge for the charity. Singing not only increases lung Snowdrop Trust. Registered Charity please visit www.chi.ac.uk/events or University of Chichester Music Students capacity, it also helps build a strong core Admission Free, no need to book. Number 1096622 see contact information in event listings. or Staff. which is necessary to enable people to www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com Donations in aid of Chichester Rotract Club ...... carry out everyday tasks. The choir has ......

42 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 43 Busch Trio.

November

Sat 2nd Nov, 6.00pm Garden for a performance of the Instagram: chi_uni_mtp PS. I’M A TERRIBLE PERSON – workshopped material on Saturday 2nd Snapchat: MTPCompany New Musical Workshop November at 6pm. Performance Book and Lyrics by Francesca Forristal, PS. I’M A TERRIBLE PERSON is a new Music and Additional Lyrics by Jordan St. Paul’s Church (The Actors Church), musical written by Francesca Forristal and Clarke Bedford Street, Covent Garden, Jordan Clarke, exposing the ugly reality of London WC2E 9ED living with a chronic eating disorder This workshop performance is facilitated through one very determined, wickedly and produced by Andrew Wright at the PS. I’M A TERRIBLE PERSON is our funny teenager called Martha, and those University of Chichester, working in inaugural New Musical Workshop closest to her. A black comedy, but with collaboration with Iris Theatre, Francesca Performance. real people… Martha wouldn’t have it any Forristal and Jordan Clarke. other way. Students on our BA (Hons) Musical Tickets: £15 / £12 Concessions / £8 NUS Theatre Performance degree programme The musical was initially developed from & under 16s. Book Online at have the opportunity to workshop and be ‘Oddball’ - a script for which Forristal www.iristheatre.co.uk a part of the development process for received a new writing award and new musicals, working directly with the performance at the Southwark Playhouse writers and culminating with a - into a full musical, after partnering with presentation of the work in London at Jordan Clarke. It was recently the only the end of the week. new musical to been shortlisted for the

Pleasance Theatre’s Charlie Hartill Special Thurs 7th Nov, 7.30pm Tickets £18 – Free tickets for under 25s – Book Online at www.chi.ac.uk/events or The initiative is led by Course Leader Reserve Fund 2019, and is currently still in Chichester Chamber Concerts Season tickets available from Chichester phone the Ticket Source Box Office 0333 Andrew Wright, working with the development. present: Busch Trio Festival Theatre cft.org.uk or tel. 01243 666 3366. Please note a standard postage support of partner companies Mercury Musical Development and Musical 781312 & at the door. Free tickets must rate of £1.50 will apply for telephone We are delighted to be enabling the The Assembly Room, North Street, be booked in advance to ensure a place. bookings. Theatre Network and in collaboration research and development of this new Chichester, PO19 1LQ with Iris Theatre, an award-winning ...... British musical. Sat 9th Nov, 7.30pm theatre company based in the heart of Omri Epstein – piano ...... Forever Autumn Tues 12th Nov, 6.00pm London’s Theatreland. The rehearsal For further updates please follow our Mathieu van Bellen – violin English Song Concert process will take place on Bishop Otter social media channels: Ori Epstein – cello The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Campus and then the production will Twitter: @chiuniMTP Otter Campus, University of Chichester The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop move to The Actors Church in Covent Schubert Sonatensatz D 28 Otter Campus, University of Chichester Photo credits: Andrew Worsfold. Shostakovich Trio 2 in E minor University of Chichester Wind Band Beethoven Trio in B flat Op.97 Archduke Director – Charlie Harrington A Concert of Songs in the English Lancing and Sompting Concert Band Language featuring singers from the Named after the legendary violinist Adolf Director – James Lelean B.Mus. Vocal Performance Degree, Busch, this young ensemble has emerged ranging from early Lute songs to as one of the leading piano trios of the Come and listen to the haunting sounds Contemporary compositions. new generation and has developed an of Wind Music in Sussex, featuring music extensive performing schedule across from across the decades, from classical to Admission Free, no need to book. Europe’s leading concert halls and festivals. pop, film scores and show tunes...... Find out more Winners of the 2012 Royal Overseas For information and to book tickets, League Competition, the trio has gone on Tickets: £8 / £5 Concessions. University please visit www.chi.ac.uk/events or to win prizes at many international of Chichester students and staff are free. see contact information in event listings. competitions. Please present your student or staff card at the door.

44 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 45 Elizabeth Roberts.

Thurs 14th Nov, 5.30pm Thurs 14th – Sat 23rd Nov Vocal Masterclass - an Kander & Ebb Season: Curtains exploration of Italian opera & Flora the Red Menace•

• Thurs 14th – Sat 16th, 7.30pm: The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Curtains Otter Campus, University of Chichester • Sat 16th, 2.30pm: Curtains

• Thurs 21st – Sat 23rd, 7.30pm: Soprano Elizabeth Roberts gives an Flora the Red Menace insightful masterclass into the world and • Sat 23rd, 2.30pm: Flora the workings of Italian opera. Vocal students Red Menace will prepare Italian opera arias and work Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor on interpretation, text and Regis PO21 1BL communication in front of a live audience.

Kander & Ebb’s iconic musicals Cabaret Elizabeth Roberts studied at Newcastle and Chicago frequently feature in University, winning the David Barlow everyone’s top ten list of greatest musicals Memorial Award for music. She made her of all time. Equally, many critics ponder on debut on BBC Radio 3 and at the Royal why the lesser known but equally strong Festival Hall with the BBC Symphony works are so rarely performed! Well, the Wed 13th Nov, 7.30pm Orchestra in Birtwistle’s The Second Mrs Kong (Terror/First Woman) under Martyn wait is over, at least in the case of two of FLORA THE RED MENACE opened match the range of the singing. Come and Theatre Royal Winchester The Ruisi String Quartet Brabbins, directed by Kenneth these shows, as we are presenting a with a 19-year old Liza Minelli in the title watch the next generation of young Exceptional! I couldn’t believe I was seeing The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Richardson. sensational double-bill of their hilarious role. She won the Tony, the youngest performers before they reach the this in Bognor! ★★★★★ – Otter Campus, University of Chichester murder-mystery, whodunit, CURTAINS person to have done so. It features a industry! Bognor Regis Observer Sponsored by Funtington Music Group She made her Italian stage debut in 2006 and the Amercian song-writing duo's headstrong heroine and a strong and Fantastic show! Musically perfect along as Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi) (Vernon debut musical and many critics Kander incredibly-relevant-today dose of political CURTAINS is Directed by Sarah with punchy dance routines and acting fit The Ruisi Quartet return to Funtington Mound director, Nicoletta Conti and Ebb favourite, the exuberant, FLORA content with a heart-melting love story. Redmond (Merrily We Roll Along for UOC, for the West End. – Music Group to play string quartets by conductor) in Monteleone di Spoleto and THE RED MENACE. And to get you into The Flora in the show is Flora Meszaros, a Bromance, West End), Musically Directed Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★★ Haydn and Mendelssohn. Founded in touring Umbria. Other roles include: Cio- the festival spirit, if you book for both at plucky New York fashion illustrator newly by Matt Mellor (A Dolls House for UOC, 2012, the Ruisi were winners of the Royal Cio San (Madama Butterfly); Salome the same time and you get the second graduated and ready to change the world. Liverpool Empire Theatre et al), CURTAINS is presented through special Philharmonic Society award for Young (Hérodiade) in Valladolid, Spain; Tosca half price! She aspires to balance her ideals and Choreographed by Damien Delaney (9 to arrangement with and all authorise British String Players and YCAT Finalists, (Tosca); Mimì, Musetta (La bohème); personal happiness with humanity, 5 for UOC, Ex - The Musical, Soho performance materials are supplied by the Ruisi Quartet has quickly established a Contessa, Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro); Do you need a bit more persuading? romance and a fine set of tunes. Theatre). Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), reputation as one of the leading British Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte); Adina (L’Elisir Here are a few more reasons to make 122-124 Regent Street, 5th floor, London quartets of its generation, delivering d’amore); Countess of Dunmow (A Dinner these your November ‘must see’ events! As Mark Fisher in The Guardian wrote: FLORA THE RED MENACE is directed W1B 5SA. www.theatricalrights.co.uk performances that are strikingly Engagement); The Plaintiff (Trial by Jury) ‘Where have these shows been all our lives? by Karen Howard (9 to 5 for UOC, immediate, committed and direct and Mabel (Pirates of Penzance). CURTAINS is a laugh-out-loud musical Languishing under the shadow of ‘Cabaret’ Scottish Opera et al), Musically Directed FLORA THE RED MENACE is an (Chichester Observer, 2014). send-up of backstage murder mystery and ‘Chicago’, that's where. Their neglect has by Stuart Hutchinson (Lucky Stiff for amateur production presented by special Elizabeth was honoured to be chosen as plots, set in 1959 Boston. The supremely been our loss!’ UOC, ENO, Saddlers Wells et al) and arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Tickets £15 on the door or pre-booked soprano soloist at the entry of the untalented star of the worst kind of Choreographed by Drew Varley (Kiss Me INC. on 01243 378900. No charge for Olympic Flame and lighting of the hybrid production Robin Hood in the Wild Still, what's a 50-year or so wait, when the Kate for UOC, Cats as Mungojerrie et al). University of Chichester Music Students cauldron in the Opening Ceremony of West, is murdered during her opening production company that will stage these Both shows Designed by Ryan Dawson Tickets: £14 / £12 Concessions / £8 NUS or Staff. the London 2012 Olympic Games. night curtain call. Step up Detective Lt. shows is the one that brought you last Laight (9 to 5, Lucky Stiff for UOC, CFT et & under 16s / £5 School, Youth and Care ...... Frank Cioffi to find the killer before the year’s critically acclaimed sell-out shows of al). Do also bear in mind that our Home Groups of 10 or more. Admission Free, no need to book. show reopens. Cioffi has been called ‘the Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, 9 to 5 and Autumn season has sold out in each year ...... best musical theatre character since Lucky Stiff! of the past two years, so book as soon as Book Online at Find out more Mama Rose in Gypsy, and the best role of you are smitten! www.alexandratheatre.co.uk or call the For information and to book tickets, David Hyde Pierce’s (Niles in Frasier) The University’s Triple Threat Company is Regis Centre Box Office on 01243 please visit www.chi.ac.uk/events or career.' back with equal measure of virtuosity, Press about the Chichester companies: 8161010. see contact information in event listings. unaffected energy and élan! With great University of Chichester students we re ...... production dance numbers and acting to outstanding! ★★★★★ –

46 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 47 Sat 16th Nov, 8.00pm The Late Night Cabaret Evenings offer up Valery Piassetski. At 14, Angelina Late Night Cabaret Evening a professional level of performance performed Rachmaninov’s Piano opportunity, strengthened by a Concerto No.2 with Yaroslavl Philharmonic The Chapel of the Ascension,Bishop supportive environment in which we can Orchestra in Yaroslavl and won Otter Campus, University of Chichester celebrate and enjoy the successes of our second prize at the 4th International students. Nikolai Rubenstein piano competition in A Little Night Music - Late Night Cabaret Paris, France. Evenings are a uniquely tailored For further updates please follow our Chichester Chamber performance opportunity for students on social media channels: Angelina studied at Trinity College for her Ensemble. Photo our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Twitter: @chiuniMTP undergraduate and performed as soloist credit: Andrew Worsfold. Performance degree. Instagram: chi_uni_mtp in London at Barbican Hall as well as St Snapchat: MTPCompany Martin in the Fields. She returned to We transform The Chapel into an Moscow where she studied her Masters intimate, cabaret-style performance Admission Free, no need to book at Gnessin Academy under Vladimir Thurs 21st Nov, 6.30pm Tues 26th Nov, 7.30pm Sat 30th Nov, 7.30pm venue and offer up twenty-five slots for ...... Tropp as well acting as his assistant. Music on Thursdays: The Piano Group Concert Chichester Chamber Ensemble students to perform throughout the Angelina gave concerts at the Big and The Pelléas Ensemble evening. Students have the option to sing Tues 19th Nov, 7.30pm Small Halls at Moscow Conservatory, The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop either a solo, a duet or a trio and they The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester Otter Campus, University of Chichester PhD Season Concert: Rachmaninov’s Hall, Moscow themselves select their chosen repertoire Otter Campus, University of Chichester Rachmaninov’s Piano Sonatas Philharmonic Hall, Sviatoslav Richter for the event. Museum and Gnessin’s Academy Big Hall. Old ones and new ones, lost and found Ben Lathbury, piano, Natalia Corolscaia, The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop The Pelléas Ensemble – Henry Roberts ones, long and short, loud and soft, loved violin, and Laura Ritchie, cello, comprise Students that are performing can invite Otter Campus, University of Chichester Angelina is studying the manuscripts of (flute), Luba Tunnicliffe (viola) and Oliver and loathed: nobody knows what music the Chichester Chamber Ensemble. This their family and friends along to watch. Rachmaninov’s piano sonatas as the Wass (harp) – perform a programme will be in the programme, but students in concert includes works by Beethoven, The events are non-ticketed and there is Born in Moscow, Russia, Angelina began subject of her PhD at the University of that combines music written for these the University Piano Group have been Haydn, and Mahler. no admission fee. We provide an playing the piano at the age of 5, giving Chichester. instruments with works transcribed for known to play various keyboards, and to accompanist along with all the lighting and her first recital a year later. She was then them from very different scoring, casting bring singers and other instrumentalists to Tickets: £10 / £5 Concessions. University sound equipment for the evening. There is accepted at the Central Music School There will be a retiring collection to aid an often-revelatory light on the originals. accompany. This always popular concert is of Chichester students and staff are free. also a musical theatre quiz in the interval. held at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky the Music PhD students in their research. The concert will include two works now in its fifteenth year. Please present your student or staff card Conservatory where she studied with ...... scored for flute, viola and harp by their at the door. Reserve tickets by emailing composers: Bax (Elegaic Trio) and the Admission Free, no need to book. [email protected] contemporary English composer Richard ...... Bissell (Twisted Elegy). Thurs 28th Nov, 7.30pm For the other two works in the concert, it The Chichester Rotract Club Angelina Kopyrina. will be fascinating to discover how the Present: A Christmas piano writing in Ravel’s Tombeau de Spectacular Couperin translates into this trio of instruments, as it will with a Couperin trio The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop sonata, an easily-imagined transition from Otter Campus, University of Chichester the familiar Baroque chamber grouping. The Chichester Rotract club present a Tickets: £5 / £3 Concessions. University concert of festive musical treats ranging of Chichester students and staff are free. from carols to more popular musical Please present your student or staff card items. We hope this musical do sets you at the door. up for the Christmas season.

Book Online at www.chi.ac.uk/events or Admission Free, no need to book. Find out more phone the Ticket Source Box Office 0333 Donations in aid of Chichester Rotract For information and to book tickets, 666 3366. Please note a standard postage Club. please visit www.chi.ac.uk/events or rate of £1.50 will apply for telephone ...... see contact information in event listings. bookings......

48 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 49 Rowland/Kudritskaya Duo.

Mon 9th Dec, 7.30pm graduate of Chichester University is For further updates please follow our Christmas Carol Service currently studying at the David Seligman social media channels: Opera School at Royal Welsh College of Twitter: @UOCprologue/@chiuniMTP The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Music and Drama with Anne Mason. She Instagram: chi_uni_mtp Otter Campus, University of Chichester has enjoyed performing internationally Snapchat: MTPCompany throughout the UK and Europe. Olivia A service of traditional lessons and carols Moss graduated in 2016 from the Tickets: £8 / £5 Concessions. University sung by the University Chamber Choir. University of York and now studies of Chichester students and staff are free. privately with Rosa Mannion. She was Please present your student or staff card All are welcome and entry is free, selected for the Glyndebourne Academy at the door. although donations will be welcomed on in 2017 and in 2018 received The Gus the night. Christie Award. Olivia has recently Book Online at www.chi.ac.uk/events or ...... performed as a soloist in Bernstein’s Mass phone the Ticket Source Box Office 0333 under Marin Alsop, and in Puccini’s Suor 666 3366. Please note a standard postage Tues 10th Dec, 7.30pm Angelica and Handel’s Messiah. rate of £1.50 will apply for telephone December Advanced Performers Course bookings. Concert Tickets £15 on the door or pre-booked ...... on 01243 378900. No charge for Tues 3rd Dec, 7.30pm The Rowland/Kudritskaya partnership Thurs 5th Dec, 7.30pm The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester University of Chichester Music Students Sat 14th Dec, 8.00pm Let’s Face the Music and Dance brings together two of the most exciting Christmas Carol Service or Staff. Late Night Cabaret Evening and adventurous artists performing today...... The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop St. Wilfrid’s Church, Ellasdale Road, Come and join the festive fun in this Since meeting at the Kuhmo Festival in The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester Bognor Regis PO21 2SG wonderful musical gala, with special guests 2011 the duo has appeared at festivals all Fri 13th Dec, 7.30pm Otter Campus, University of Chichester over the world, including Oxford, from the non-classical undergraduate Prologue Join the Cabaret Performance company in Osnabrück, Cividale, Elverum and A service of traditional lessons and carols vocal routes to spice up the evening! A Little Night Music - Late Night Cabaret a cruise ship styled cabaret floor show, Düsseldorf. sung by the University Chamber Choir. The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Evenings are a uniquely tailored devised by Will Allenby with With an eclectic mix of music from Otter Campus, University of Chichester performance opportunity for students on choreography by Drew Varley. This is Tickets £18 – Free tickets for under 25s – All are welcome and entry is free, Broadway and London's West End, our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre their first staged cabaret show of the Season tickets available from Chichester although donations will be welcomed on through to classical song, jazz standards PROLOGUE is an annual, in-house Performance degree. academic year. This promises to be a night Festival Theatre cft.org.uk or tel. 01243 the night. and opera, there is bound to be showcase production featuring the final of great fun and classic entertainment. 781312 & at the door. Free tickets must ...... something for everyone. year students on the BA (Hons) Musical We transform The Chapel into an be booked in advance to ensure a place. Theatre Performance degree intimate, cabaret-style performance Admission Free, no need to book ...... Sat 7th Dec, 7.30pm Admission Free, no need to book. programme. The showcase will be a fully- venue and offer up twenty-five slots for ...... ECCO: Encore Chichester ...... staged production and will present a students to perform throughout the Thurs 5th Dec, 7.00pm Community Orchestra diverse and vibrant range of repertoire evening. Students have the option to sing Thurs 5th Dec, 7.30pm Weds 11th Dec, 7.30pm Jazz Vocal Concert The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop from the canon of modern musical either a solo, a duet or a trio and they Chichester Chamber Concerts Funtington Music Group Otter Campus, University of Chichester theatre. themselves select their chosen repertoire present: Rowland/Kudritskaya The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Christmas Concert for the event. Duo Otter Campus, University of Chichester ECCO is a community orchestra led by The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop PROLOGUE acts as a prequel to their graduate showcase Debut, which they will Students that are performing can invite The Assembly Room, North Street, This concert celebrates jazz vocals from Laura Ritchie and comprised of Otter Campus, University of Chichester Chichester, PO19 1LQ enthusiastic players from across the Sponsored by Funtington Music Group perform in July, at a theatre in London. their family and friends along to watch. the University of Chichester jazz The events are non-ticketed and there is department and includes a range of community. Join us for an evening of Daniel Rowland - violin music including Ride of the Valkyries, Elgar This year’s Funtington Music Group PROLOGUE will be Directed by Course no admission fee. We provide an different styles and settings. Leader Andrew Wright, with Musical accompanist along with all the lighting and Natacha Kudritskaya - piano Cello Concerto, and seasonal selections Christmas concert is an evening of songs, too! arias and duets featuring two young Direction from Kim Seagrove and sound equipment for the evening. There Admission Free. No need to book Choreography by Drew Varley and is also a musical theatre quiz in the Programme: Paris Donations in aid of the Sussex Snowdrop singers, mezzo soprano Tina Gelnere and Mozart Violin Sonata in E minor K304 Admission Free, no need to book. soprano Olivia Moss, accompanied by Sophie Barge. interval. Trust. Registered Charity Number Franck Violin Sonata in A major 1096622 There will be a retiring collection to Chris Coote (piano). Tina Gelnere, a and works by Debussy, Stravinsky, www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com benefit the orchestra. Boulanger and Ravel ......

50 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 51 Photo credit: Andrew Worsfold.

The Late Night Cabaret Evenings offer up a professional level of performance January opportunity, strengthened by a supportive environment in which we can Nick Reynolds. Weds 15th Jan, 7.30pm Thurs 23rd – Sat 25th Jan, 7.30pm celebrate and enjoy the successes of our Navarra String Quartet Sat 25th Jan, 2.30pm students. Our House The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop For further updates please follow our Otter Campus, University of Chichester Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor social media channels: Sponsored by the Funtington Music Group Regis PO21 1BL Twitter: @chiuniMTP Instagram: chi_uni_mtp For the first concert in its series to The Musical Theatre Performance Snapchat: MTPCompany celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, Company is very proud to present this Funtington Music Group is delighted to punchy, gritty, slightly rough-round-the- Admission Free, no need to book welcome back the Navarra Quartet. edges musical, with a joyously familiar ...... Since its formation in 2002, the Navarra score. Brought to you by the same team String Quartet has built an international that produced The Addams Family and Tues 19th Dec, 7.30pm reputation as one of the most dynamic Jekyll & Hyde in their 2018/19 season. A Christmas Wish and poetic string quartets of today. The

quartet has appeared at major venues Based in 1980s Camden Town, OUR The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop throughout the world including the HOUSE tells the story of London lad Joe Otter Campus, University of Chichester Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam Casey, who, on the night of his sixteenth OUR HOUSE was the winner of the Tickets: £14 / £12 Concessions / £8 NUS This corresponds with philosopher and

Concertgebouw, Berlin Konzerthaus, and birthday, takes Sarah, the girl of his 2003 Olivier Award for Best New Musical & under 16s. Integral Theorist, Ken Wilber’s injunction Here the enchanting songs of the season international festivals such as Bath, dreams, out on their first date. In an and features a toe-tapping collection of that at its core, the term spiritual means with students from the University of Rheingau, Huntingdon (Australia), Aix- effort to impress her with bravado, he Madness hits including House of Fun, Baggy Book Online at that which is of ultimate concern. And Chichester and live orchestra, featuring en-Provence, and the BBC Proms. breaks into a building site overlooking his Trousers, Driving in my Car, It Must Be Love www.alexandratheatre.co.uk or call the what should be of ultimate concern in songs from your favourite Christmas home on Casey Street, which is owned by and of course, Our House. The show is a Regis Centre Box Office on 01243 jazz education is not how to play faster, films. Enjoy the winter sounds of the Tickets £15 on the door or pre-booked Mister Pressman, a high-end property huge hit with audiences looking for a very 8161010. higher, louder (although these categories festive season. on 01243 378900. developer. The police turn up, at which British musical...... may be of relevance to some players) but

No charge for University of Chichester point Joe’s life splits into two: the Good how to find your voice and tell your story Presented by the Music Joint students in Music Students or Staff. Joe, who stays to help, and Bad Joe, who For further updates please follow our Tues 28th Jan, 7.30pm within a group context that at its ideal conjunction with the Special PROjects ...... flees and leaves Sarah to run from the social media channels: PhD Season Concert: Find your level of interaction, celebrates inclusivity Group police. Twitter: @UOCourhouse voice and tell your story within diversity.

Instagram: chi_uni_mtp The spiritual dimension of jazz Tickets: £5 / £3 Concessions. University Snapchat: MTPCompany During the talk, Nick suggests practical education of Chichester students and staff are free. tools and methods that help the student The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Please present your student or staff card OUR HOUSE by Tim Firth. Music and engage with finding their own sound, Otter Campus, University of Chichester at the door. Lyrics by Madness developing own personal vocabulary, Navarra String Quartet. OUR HOUSE was first produced at the letting go into the flow of the music, Nick explores the notion that the jazz Book Online at www.chi.ac.uk/events or Cambridge Theatre, London on 28th learning to really listen and communicate musicians that have really stood the test phone the Ticket Source Box Office 0333 October 2002. Producers were Tiger together and to think about narrative of time have always told a story through 666 3366. Please note a standard postage Aspect Productions, Rupert Lord, Andre development and story-telling within this their music using their own vocabulary rate of £1.50 will apply for telephone Ptaszynski and Phil McIntyre in association evolving and global tradition. but within the parameters of a tradition. bookings. with Madness. He argues that this ability to tell your own ...... There will be a retiring collection to aid story through music is the ‘spiritual’ This amateur production is presented by the Music PhD students in their research. dimension of jazz that transcends and arrangement with Music Theatre includes the technical, theoretical and International (Europe). All authorised ...... historiological dimensions of learning and performance materials are also supplied is what connects the musician to the by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk listener and other musicians at the

deepest level.

52 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 53 Voice of the Future Madame Bell, reads your horoscope for 2020!

Aquarius Gemini Libra Dear January 21 - Feb 19 May 22 - June 21 Sep 24 - Oct 23 You are an excellent problem solver, can Your flirtatious nature comes to the fore As a Libra, you love any place that is organise a bunch of students into a half in 2020, stop chasing those confident beautiful and where the company is decent band which is no mean feat in Sports students and find that other more harmonious, so the Music department is itself, but don't forget Aquarians need to serious 'twin' side within your inner core ideal for you! Go on and hold that L z make time for themselves, take yourself and find yourself a more mellow, sensitive ensemble together this semester despite off this year and enjoy some ‘’me’’ time. soul within Music all the tears and tantrums from those ...... diva-like Arians. Our Agony Aunt helps Dear Liz Dear Liz ...... How do I go about making sure that I get Even after 2 years here at Uni I still feel a Pisces Cancer out students in need a job when I leave Uni? bit of an outsider, I thought things were February 20 - March 20 June 22 - Jul 23 Scorpio meant to get better and I would make You are naturally artistic, musical and wise, Your emotions will run riot if you let Oct 24 - Nov 22 Dear Student some friends. I do have some people I so picking Chi Uni Music department was them, get them in check quickly and don't Your passionate, muscular and intensive Dear Liz There’s no magic way of making this chat to but none of the close friendship a smart move! Pisces love music and fall for every student who agrees to play personality will come to the fore this year I’ve finished my first year and I didn’t get happen for you but during all the years groups I see around Music what can I do? romance, whilst some find your presence in your ensemble - remember last year's and your partner will certainly admire the the grades I wanted, what can I do to I’ve been in the Music department what has become really apparent to me is that Dear Student within a company is strong and vibrant romantic disasters and learn from them! sting in your tail! improve? I feel really upset because a lot ...... those students who seek help early on, We can’t all be popular, but maybe there others just want to scoop you up and give of my friends all got firsts in their modules. chat extensively with their tutors, are is something holding you back from you big huggy bears and lots and lots of Leo Sagittarius those who make things happen for engaging with others socially (maybe you kisses (who writes this stuff?!) Dear Student themselves. Taking part in as many extra might think about changing your brand of ...... Jul 24 - Aug 23 Nov 23 - Dec 21 Don’t panic, so long as you’ve done your things as possible, unpaid charitable gigs, deodorant!) or, seriously, perhaps it’s just This is your year dahling !! and centre You will be great fun to have around at very best that is the main thing, not paid events, just putting yourself out there that you haven’t chosen the right Aries stage in the spotlight is the place for you. those after production parties at the Alex everyone is going to get a high mark (sadly makes all the difference. These extra friendship set yet. It takes time to get to March 21 - April 20 Your fiery nature and self-assured charm Theatre where your quick wit and off the that’s part of life) particularly in the first things all build up your experience and know which people will make the best In 2020 you will feel more competent at can be impossible to resist, but resist it we wall theories will keep everyone year when you need to give yourself time your CV, and tutors and colleagues get to friend for you personally, not everyone is taking the lead so have you considered must, for this self-centredness can easily entertained, so try to stave off your usual to settle in and find the pace of Uni life know you and realise that you are serious suitable – why don’t you try approaching switching to conducting, waving that baton turn into arrogance though your adoring boredom and give us all a laugh! which suits you best. You’re either on a 3 about having a career in Music/Film students you wouldn’t normally think would fulfil your desire to be the centre of fans will still love you all the same in 2020! ...... year or 4 year course which means you Acting/Musical Theatre – sometimes in about being friends with, you never know attention but watch those temper ...... have plenty of time to stretch yourself, life you have to get out of your comfort it might work. Think about trying to mix tantrums, you aren't Lady Gaga although Capricorn zone to get what you want, make sure with students from other departments, improve each year and find your feet. you can sometimes dress like her?! Virgo Dec 22 - Jan 20 you are this person! after all let’s face it, it might be good to Don’t forget, book tutorials with your ...... Aug 24 - Sep 23 As the year progresses your personality ...... mix with some rather more level headed academic advisor to find ways to improve With Virgos, as you know, it’s all in the will shine through and your discipline and non-arty types without any diva-like hang- – if you think about it, whatever age we Taurus detail, and 2020 will be no exception. Your self-control will flourish, but don't hide ups – just a thought! April 21 - May 21 methodical and analytical nature may lead your talents, let us all see your dark sense are, we’re all works in progress so don’t ...... be too hard on yourself! You are hot stuff this year, and like a bull you you to the safety at the back of the group of humour and don't forget Elvis was a ...... are strong and dependable and will charge away from the spotlight, but hey don’t Capricorn so let's see your pelvis rock ! on with a task until the very end, sounds knock the ensemble players as someone ...... like you should be playing at Bayreuth, those has to make the virtuosi sound good! Wagner operas go on for days! ......

54 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 55 How to find us Get your copy AUTUMN 2019

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56 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 57 Diary of events

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September December Weds 11th 7.30pm Bradley Creswick (violin) & Margaret Fingerhut (piano) The Chapel of the Ascension Tues 3rd 7.30pm Let’s Face the Music and Dance The Chapel of the Ascension Tues 17th 7.30pm PhD Showcase Concert: Notes of time The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 5th 7.30pm Rowland/Kudritskaya Duo The Assembly Room Thurs 26th 7.30pm Bert & Nasi: One The ShowRoom Thurs 5th 7pm Jazz Vocal Concert The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 5th 7.30pm Christmas Carol Service St. Wilfrid's Church October Sat 7th 7.30pm ECCO: Encore Chichester Community Orchestra The Chapel of the Ascension Tues 1st 7pm Italian Languages Concert and 4th Tosti Song Competition The Chapel of the Ascension Mon 9th 7.30pm Christmas Carol Service The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 3rd 7.30pm The Chitones present: A Close Shave The Chapel of the Ascension Tues 10th 7.30pm Advanced Performers Course Concert The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 3rd 7.30pm Chhaya Collective: Khaos The ShowRoom Weds 11th 7.30pm FMG Christmas Concert The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 3rd 7.30pm Esme String Quartet The Assembly Room Fri 13th 7.30pm Prologue The Chapel of the Ascension Sat 5th 7.30pm Music of the Night The Chapel of the Ascension Sat 14th 8pm Late Night Cabaret Evening The Chapel of the Ascension Weds 9th 7.30pm The Marriage of Figaro The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 19th 7.30pm A Christmas Wish The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 10th 7.30pm Paula Varjack The ShowRoom Tues 15th 7.30pm PhD Showcase Concert: OutsingCancer Choir The Chapel of the Ascension January Thurs 17th 7pm Student Jazz Concert The Chapel of the Ascension Weds 15th 7.30pm Navarra String Quartet The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 17th 7.30pm James Wilton Dance: The Storm The ShowRoom Thurs 23rd 7.30pm Our House Regis Centre Fri 18th 6pm Laura Inaugeral Lecture The Chapel of the Ascension Fri 24th 7.30pm Our House Regis Centre Thurs 24th 7.30pm Chichester Young Rotoractors: Choral Classics The Chapel of the Ascension Sat 25th 2.30pm & 7.30pm Our House Regis Centre Sat 26th 8pm Late Night Cabaret Evening The Chapel of the Ascension Tues 28th 7.30pm PhD Showcase Concert: Find your Voice and tell your Story The Chapel of the Ascension

November Sat 2nd 6pm PS. I’M A TERRIBLE PERSON – New Musical Workshop Performance St. Paul’s Church Photo credits: Andrew Worsfold. Thurs 7th 7.30pm Busch Trio The Assembly Room Sat 9th 7.30pm Forever Autumn The Chapel of the Ascension Tues 12th 6pm English Song Concert The Chapel of the Ascension Weds 13th 7.30pm The Ruisi String Quartet The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 14th 5.30pm Italian opera Masterclass The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 14th 7.30pm Kander & Ebb Season: Curtains Regis Centre Fri 15th 7.30pm Kander & Ebb Season: Curtains Regis Centre Sat 16th 2.30pm & 7.30pm Kander & Ebb Season: Curtains Regis Centre Sat 16th 8pm Late Night Cabaret Evening The Chapel of the Ascension Tues 19th 7.30pm PhD Showcase Concert: Rachmaninov’s Piano Sonatas The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 21st 6.30pm Music on Thursdays: The Pelléas Ensemble The Chapel of the Ascension Thurs 21st 7.30pm Kander & Ebb Season: Flora the Red Menace Regis Centre Venue addresses Fri 22nd 7.30pm Kander & Ebb Season: Flora the Red Menace Regis Centre • The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester Sat 23rd 2.30pm & 7.30pm Kander & Ebb Season: Flora the Red Menace Regis Centre • The ShowRoom, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester Tues 26th 7pm Piano Group Concert The Chapel of the Ascension • The Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ Thurs 28th 7.30pm Chichester Young Rotoractors: Christmas Spectacular The Chapel of the Ascension • Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL • St. Paul’s Church (The Actors Church), Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED Thurs 28th 7.30pm Louise Orwin: Oh Yes Oh No The ShowRoom • St. Wilfrid’s Church, Ellasdale Road, Bognor Regis PO21 2SG

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