SingMates Public Sessions
Join our public SingMates group singing sessions at The Piano, Centre for Music & the Arts in Christchurch Central
SingMates public sessions are our weekly group singing classes in Christchurch. We have two groups with different levels and focus areas to choose from. Both groups are open to anyone who loves singing Rock & Pop music and wants to develop their vocal & musical skills and confidence together with others.
All our classes have a focus on contemporary vocals and the musical genres of the 1960s to early 2000s. We must admit we do like songs that rock and move us! Songs with a message, a bit of an edge and attitude. So if your shower repertoire includes Stevie Nix, Annie Lennox, David Bowie or other legends you grew up with, SingMates should be right up your alley.
WINTER SPECIAL TERM 2
Thanks to popular demand we’re offering a second SingMates Foundations class on Tuesdays at 5.15pm in term 2, starting on 14 May (see below). There’s still space, so sign up now!
As a special little winter treat, participants of all our classes in term 2 / 2024 will have to opportunity to meet each other, plus some of the members of Trix’s workplace SingMates at our first ever ‘SingMates Get Together SingOff’ on 3 July 2024.
Sessions on Offer
SingMates – Foundations (Level 1)
Time: Tuesday, 5.15pm and 6.30pm, 1 hour
Term 2:
Tuesday, 5.15pm, 1 hour, 8 sessions, weekly from 14 May – 2 July 2024 / Price: 205$ SIGN UP NOW
Tuesday, 6.30pm, 1 hour, 9 sessions, weekly from 30 April – 25 June 2024 / Price: 230$ (full)
plus SingMates Get Together SingOff on Wednesday 3 July 2024, 6.30pm (included for all SingMates participants of Term 2)
Do you run out of air when you sing or find it hard to sing high or low notes? Do you want to know more about your vocal range and be able to sing with ease and a ‘good sound’? Then start here!
‘Foundations’ is the perfect group singing class for beginner or not-yet-so confident singers who want to build confidence, develop a healthy and effective vocal technique and learn how to apply their new skills to singing Rock & Pop songs in a small group.
Each term provides a structured program with fun activities that will help you understand and develop your vocal instrument. We’ll also tell you a little more about how contemporary music and songs work to develop your musical skills. Practice routines and resources will help you practice at home.
The small group environment will allow you to become part of a team but will also offer the opportunity to work on individual challenges. There will be plenty of time to practice your singing with easy Rock & Pop songs, mainly in unison but we might throw in the occasional harmony or solo for a little challenge.
Group of 6 – 12 singers*
SingMates – Harmonies (Level 2)
Time: Wednesday, 6.30pm, 1 hour
Term 1: 9 sessions, weekly from 14 February – 10 April 2024 / 255$
Term 2: 9 sessions, weekly from 1 May – 26 June 2024 / Price: 255$
plus SingMates Get Together SingOff on Wednesday 3 July 2024, 6.30pm (included for all SingMates participants of Term 2)
If you are a more experienced and confident singer and want to take singing with others to the next level, this small group singing class might be the perfect fit for you.
While getting the tools to further develop your vocal and musical skills, you will also get the chance to dive into some real good harmony singing. You’ll learn songs in 2-3 parts and we’ll look at the fundamental elements of harmony vocals such as finding and holding your vocal part, creating a good blend and finding a vocal tone quality that works with the style of the music. Ear training activities will take your sense for harmony to the next level.
The musical style of the songs is pop & rock, but we might throw in the occasional folk song, just because you cannot beat those goosebump harmonies! Have a wee listen to some of our harmony arrangements below.
Group of 6 – 12 singers*
* Sessions require minimum number of participants.
SingMates Harmonies Medley (Learning Tracks sung by Trix Maeder)
Bring Me Little Water Silvy, Traditional, arr. by Moira Smiley
Hand in My Pocket, by Alanis Morrisette, arr. by Jessica Gottdank
The Chain, by Fleetwood Mac, arr. by Abi Moore
Seven Bridges Road, by Eagles
Three Spirituals, Traditional, arr. by Ysaye Barnwell
Starman, by David Bowie