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Philly Folk Choir

Philly Folk Choir: Vocal Polyphony from Around the World

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Led by Brian Dolphin, with special guest workshops from master singers
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Deadline to Register is January 21st

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Program Description:

In this choir, we will learn and sing a variety of folk songs from all over the world, often featuring material from America and Eastern Europe. You will get to enjoy singing in a very supportive group, melding your own unique voice with the ensemble in 2, 3, and 4-part harmony. We will work on developing sustainable vocal production, delivering “authentic” performance in timbre and ornament, and having a wonderfully fun time together making beautiful music. The program features special guest teachers deeply steeped in the music of different folk singing traditions, who will visit and offer us a master class. The voice is the best! Folk music is the best! Come join us!

Logistical Information:
The class runs every Tuesday for 18 weeks, from January 28th-May 27th, from 6:30-8:30 in the Parish Room at the First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut Street). There is a brief, less-than-5-minute online audition process for new choir members, which basically consists of matching pitch. There will be a culminating final performance at the end of the class in the same church building.

 

If you are new to the program and will need an audition, please email vincelemuel@gmail.com

Cost is $360 for the series. Members may pay all at once or by the month. 

 

1 Payment: $360

 

3 Monthly Payments: $120 per month

 

5 Monthly Payments: $72 per month

 

Note for Monthly Pay Options:

3 installments at $120

5 installments at $72

 

If you choose to pay monthly, your card on file will be auto-charged monthly. The date of your first purchase is the same date in subsequent months. For example, if you purchase on Dec 30th, your next charge will be run on January 30th. If a third is relevant to you, the final using the same example would be Feb 28th. 

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Teaching Artist:
Brian Dolphin

Brian Dolphin has studied folk music, lived with indigenous musicians, and performed original and traditional music all over the world. He has founded and directed choirs and group singing sessions for many years, including Ukrainian Village Voices and the “Dolphin & You” Community Sing. 

 

In addition to teaching private lessons, he produces, arranges, and records his own music and that of other up-and-coming singer-songwriters. He is a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, Fulbright recipient, and doctoral student of Ethnomusicology at the CUNY Graduate Center. His music has been featured on Pitchfork, NPR, The Guardian, PRI, Bandcamp, Record Crates United, and Raven Sings the Blues.

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Philly Music Factory Headquarters 

2100 Chestnut Street 

2nd Fl

Philadelphia, PA 19103

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