Contact us Cover and back page: University of Chichester, Tel: 01243 816000 Musical Theatre, Notre Dame. www.chi.ac.uk Photo credit Andrew Worsfold. SPRING 2019 What’s On Listings for February 2019 to August 2019 Be our Guest! Acting For Film students welcome Disclaimer Emily Watson 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. PLEASE RECYCLE AFTER USE www.chi.ac.uk/events Photo credit: Andrew Worsfold. Welcome Hello and welcome to our Spring 2019 edition of ShowCase magazine. In this issue we’ll be looking at some of the work that our students and staff have been up to as well as sharing with you an extensive list of upcoming events that are sure to be a real treat. We also look at the many ensembles and workshops available to help you on your creative journeys In this edition of Showcase we track There's a glimpse at the sheer more than 80 of our recent graduates variety and scope of our ensembles, as they embark on their new careers, performance classes and skills and we celebrate some exciting programme, and listings for the collaborations with Glyndebourne, amazing number of concerts, New Sussex Opera, The Hanover theatre shows, masterclasses and Band, Goodwood Festival of Speed public events at the university in and two times Oscar nominated the coming months - for more British actor, Emily Watson. information and to book tickets visit www.chi.ac.uk/events. We open up a window to historic performance practice at the university with the Baroque Orchestra, and interview West End star, Meredith Braun who is this issue's tutor 'in focus.' 2 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 3 Photo credit: Andrew Worsfold. Contents Welcome 3 News and Reviews 7 Valete 2017-18 Movers and Shakers 8 Read all About it from the Music Department What’s On Our latest news and reviews Chichester listings from February 2019 In Focus – Meredith Braun 12 to August 2019 Historical Performance at the University 15 7 Acting For Film welcomes – Emily Watson 17 41 Our Ensembles 21 Acts of Expression 35 Be our Guest What’s On 41 Acting For Film students welcome Emily Watson Arts @ Chichester 54 Dear Liz 55 17 How to find us 56 Booking information 57 Diary of events 58 Disclaimer Back cover Contact Us Back cover Acts of Historical Expression Showcasing a range Performance at of artistic and cultural events In Focus the University Music students experience playing West End star and solo artist Meredith Braun Baroque instruments gives an insight into her life 35 12 4 | University of Chichester 15 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…. Chamber Orchestra and agent auditions. Acting co-ordinator For further information on the Advanced Symphonic Choir Perform at William Allenby writes: “The new intake of Performance Course, please email Goodwood Festival of Speed postgraduate singers are already benefitting William at [email protected] The University Chamber Orchestra and from new relationships formed with New . Symphonic Choir were once again centre Sussex Opera and Glyndebourne Opera. stage when they performed at With a University funded visit to Arundel Cathedral offers Choral Goodwood’s famous Festival of Speed. As Glyndebourne under their belts in Semester Scholarship to undergraduate part of the Porsche 70th anniversary 1, the singers are now preparing for a special and postgraduate students of celebration the orchestra played on the master class with Glyndebourne Opera on all voice parts steps of Goodwood House as cars from March 7th 2019.” In a new partnership with the University, every era of Porsche production Arundel Cathedral are offering Choral processed to the front of the famous David James, artistic director of New Scholarships which will also count towards house. Drivers such as five times Le Mans Sussex Opera adds: “New Sussex Opera the students’ Ensemble Modules. Choral winner Derek Bell, three times Formula 1 are delighted to be offering performance scholars are expected to attend a weekly champion Sir Jackie Stewart and World opportunities to University of Chichester rehearsal (Wednesday 7:00–8:30pm), and a Sportscar Champion Jochen Mass posed singing students in a new relationship weekly Sunday rehearsal (10:30am) and for photographs with the students. facilitated by William. The first production in Mass (11:15am) during term time in Founder of the Festival of Speed, The which they were involved was ‘The Travelling addition to some occasional additional Duke of Richmond, said “the orchestra Companion’ by Charles Villiers Stamford. services during the liturgical year. The sounded fantastic and really made the There was a tour of four performances in the scholarships have some flexibility, and Porsche celebration even more memorable.” autumn of 2018, including Cadogan Hall, currently pay £750 per annum. A wide . London, with the final one at Saffron Hall in variety of repertoire from plainchant to Saffron Waldron recorded live for release on music by present day composers is covered Advanced Performance Student the SOMM label. This will be the first ever and there are opportunities to develop solo benefit from New Relationship recording of any of Stanford’s nine operas, work, sight singing and learn new skills. The with local opera company and also a first for NSO to mark its choir broadcast and record and further and Glyndebourne fortieth anniversary” opportunities for paid singing work are also offered. If you are interested or would like The Advanced Performance Course For singers wishing to specialise in cabaret further information please contact offers Postgraduate training for musical performance, William is developing [email protected] theatre and classical singers in cabaret, relationships with major hotel chains and opera, drama school and conservatoire venues, drawing on his vast experience as Arundel Cathedral Choir. auditions, professional performance a headline cabaret act for luxury cruise Photo credit: Arundel Cathedral. tools (show-reel/demo, head shots) and lines, theatres and hotels. 6 | University of Chichester SHOW CASE | 7 BMus Performance Greatest Show. He is principal bass company Bell Beyond. Becca is also • Erin Alexander – Has just completed an tutor at Cumnor House Prep school represented by Michael Moor at R.D MMus from the Royal Welsh College of and the double bass tutor at Downlands Casting Movers and Shakers Music and Drama. Community School. • Charlie Lowe – Currently working as a • Robyn Brown – After a successful series mainstage performer at Disneyland of cruise ship contracts, Robyn is Music Performance Paris from the department of Music currently playing bass for The Other • Jessica Griffin – Undertaking an MA at • Oliver Martin – Has completed two Palace production of Heathers the Trinity Laban. contracts as a lead vocalist for Silversea Musical (transferring to Theatre Royal, • Melodie Hornett – Appeared in the Cruises Haymarket on the West End in due Summer 2018 season at Opera Holland • Bethany Nicholson – Has completed a course). Park contract for Chaplins as a lead We pride ourselves on offering a range of lively and diverse • Lauren Burns – Undertaking a Masters • Oliver Parker – Taken a position at performer in their Christmas Show. degrees within the Music Department that are engaged with in Music Industry Management and Farleigh School in Andover as a Music Bethany is also represented by the Artist Development at the University of teacher. agency Blow Up Management the professional world in all its diversity and excitement. West London • Briony Powell – Has completed a • Ryan William (BMus Performance) – Music and Musical Theatre contract as Cinderella at the Congress Has just completed a MMus from the • Martha Boon – Currently working as a Theatre in Cwmbran Royal Academy of Music. lead vocalist for TUI and Live Business. • Elliott Scott-Greenard – Has completed Martha is also represented by a contract as the Genie in Aladdin, We also make sure that our students Advanced Performance Jazz). Andy runs workshops for schools, Charity Development Macfarlane Doyle Associates Alexandra Theatre and also a tour have the knowledge, skills and • Jamie Formoy – Undertaking an MA at sponsored by Coda School of Music • Stacey Addison – Working for Mencap • Angelea Brabon – Has a completed a around Germany working with experience to compete successfully in the Royal Northern College of Music and JazzSmart workshops, and has • Will Ham – Working as CEO of tour round Italy with the production Theatre@School today's challenging and highly • Alice Pearson – Appeared in the Summer supported several courses throughout Bana Tandiso company Bell Beyond • Connor Stocks – Has completed a competitive jobs market. 2018 season at Opera Holland Park the UK with top saxophonists, musicians • Matthew Harris – Working for • Kirstie Brookes – Undertaking an MA at contract as a main cast performer for and educators and the Chichester Jazz Bana Tandiso the University of Wolverhampton. Dreamworks Studios at MAPS in We're delighted to present some of our BMus Instrumental Teaching Academy. • Brogan Rehill – Working for UK • John Browning – Is currently working as Malaysia. Connor is also represented by Alumni who are moving on to exciting • Lauryn Lewis – Achieved a Distinction • Rowan Shulman – Works as an Harvest a lead vocalist for Warner Leisure MGA management ventures in their chosen careers. for her Diploma (Dip ABRSM) orchestral musician for the cruise ship Hotels • Charlotte Tompsett – Currently company P&O cruises and regularly Music • Rohana Clark – Has completed a tour working as a member of the Acting for Film BMus Jazz deps for Jazz ensembles in London, • Raphael Bardwell – Taken a post with with Tickled Pink Productions, as a cast entertainments team at ParkDean The following have all been • Alex Ayling – Has given masterclasses along the River Thames.