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Saturday 6th June 2026
Choral Workshop – Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast
Join us for a fun and friendly day of singing, socialising, and developing your vocal technique as we explore Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This vibrant cantata celebrates the wedding of Hiawatha and Minnehaha, brought to life through rich choral textures and lyrical, uplifting melodies.
The workshop will be led by Phoenix Choir’s Musical Director George Salmon, alongside guest vocal coach and mezzo-soprano Jane Haughton, offering expert guidance throughout the day.
What to expect:
- Vocal technique session
- Sectional rehearsals
- Full sing-through performance (open to friends & family)
- A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
Event details:
- Registration from 9:30am | Workshop: 10am–4pm
- Fee: £10 (+ £2.50 score hire)
- Refreshments provided (please bring your own lunch)
- Parking and step-free access available
- Venue: Crawley Baptist Church, Crabtree Road, West Green, Crawley, RH11 7HJ
Booking via Ticketsource (no booking fee) or scan the QR code.
A full timetable will be sent to participants in advance.
Come and experience the joy of choral singing in a supportive and inspiring environment!
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Saturday 4th July 2026 – 6pm
St Wilfrid’s School, Old Horsham Road, Crawley, RH11 8PG
An indoor concert – bring a picnic to enjoy outdoors or indoors during the extended interval.
Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast is a celebrated cantata by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, premiered in 1898.
Celebrating the union of Hiawatha and Minnehaha, it is filled with imagery of nature and Native American culture. The music captures the joyous atmosphere of the wedding with vibrant choral sections and lyrical melodies.
Rehearsals are on Thursday’s at St Andrew’s Church, Furnace Green from 7.45pm-9.45pm (during term time).
If you would like to come along please contact us at phoenixchoircrawley@gmail.com
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Hi!
I’m a professional tenor and contracted full time to Welsh National Opera, born and bred in Forest Row. Can I send my CV and website to somebody with regards to maybe working together in the future? My school concerts used to be in the Hawth, and I’ve done numerous operas there since, but no other concerts there since being a treble and singing Elijah aged 11!
Do let me know
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Thanks for contacting us. Please send to phoenixchoircrawley@gmail.com
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