Workshops & Education
Opera-lele's Big Band NEW FOR 2023/4
In this hour-long workshop, we will work through a familiar song and look at different ways to build our own arrangement. Introduction, solo sections, chords, accompaniment, vocal lines, vocal harmonies and ways to make your performance to sparkle!
You will need to bring your ukuleles, your voices and some adventurous spirit as we work through ways to make your arrangements stand out from the crowd.
"If you'd like your band arrangements to have something different, then this is the workshop for you! Adding different parts on ukes and voices, Opera-lele will guide you through different ways to allow your performances to shine!"
Give them a show: Demystifying Stagecraft
We talk through, and work through ways to help you relax on stage and build a stage persona. How to polish your performance and boost your confidence. We also look at microphone technique and communicating with your audience. Bring along your own song for a chance to try in front of the group (not everyone will have the opportunity within the workshop as time is limited). Ukuleles are ideal but not vital – suitable for beginners/intermediate.
“Ever wished you could feel relaxed on stage? Ever practise and practise at home for it all to go to pieces when you step in front of the mic? George & Mandi from Opera-lele will work with you through various steps to help you perform at your best in front of a crowd. Bring your ukulele, bring a song and be brave enough to give it a go!”
Harmonising with Opera-lele
You want to add some interest to your vocal parts and don’t know where to start? George & Mandi from Opera-lele will show you how to put 3 or 4 parts together and hold onto your own part without being put off by everyone else! We’ll learn together, have a good old laugh and end up by singing in 4 part harmony!
Singing & Strumming
Ok, so we all know the form. You decided that you fancied learning an instrument and the ukulele seemed cheap to buy and easy to start. BUT - you never realised that there would be so much singing! George & Mandi from Opera-lele will teach you some tips and tricks about singing while you play. You will leave with some great practice ideas and we’ll help you to tackle any weaknesses and build on your strengths!
Join Opera-lele's Opera Chorus
Ever wondered if you could sing in the opera? Well, here’s your opera-tunity! George and Mandi from Opera-lele will teach you a famous opera chorus which you will then have the chance to perform on stage with Opera-lele. Here is your big chance to break into the opera – next stop, Covent Garden Opera House!
Give them a show: Demystifying Stagecraft
We talk through, and work through ways to help you relax on stage and build a stage persona. How to polish your performance and boost your confidence. We also look at microphone technique and communicating with your audience. Bring along your own song for a chance to try in front of the group (not everyone will have the opportunity within the workshop as time is limited). Ukuleles are ideal but not vital – suitable for beginners/intermediate.
“Ever wished you could feel relaxed on stage? Ever practise and practise at home for it all to go to pieces when you step in front of the mic? George & Mandi from Opera-lele will work with you through various steps to help you perform at your best in front of a crowd. Bring your ukulele, bring a song and be brave enough to give it a go!”