The 2008 National YWIH Chorus had a BLAST in the July holidays! Along with 6 Faculty members (and catering extraodinaire Maureen), we had a fantastic time learning more about singing in the barbershop style in the wonderful setting of Kokako Lodge in the Hunua Ranges.

We would like to thank the management at Kokako Lodge for their assistance and hospitality.

Thanks are also owed to the Auckland City Council's Creative Communities scheme, who supported us with a grant to cover the costs associated with venue hire.

We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful support from Butterfly Creek for hosting our Showcase Concert on Sunday 13 July.

Click here to see photos from the workshop and the Showcase Concert!

Thanks to Jessie Sun (Macleans College, Auckland) for submitting these video clips of our concert!

• Original Dixieland Onestep
• Will it be me this time
• Goodnight Sweetheart
• Hine e Hine
• Aquarius
• California Dreamin'
• What A Wonderful World
• Orange Coloured Sky
• Rhythmic Rondo
  
• Orchestra tag
  
• I feel the earth move
• Abba Medley
• Thank-you(s) and encore

Register your interest now for the 2009 NYWIH Chorus!

Dates and venue for the 2009 workshop has yet to be finalised, but please register your interest now to be informed of these details.

WHO?

Young women who are:

• Between 13-25 years of age
• Musically talented and just LOVE to sing!

and 6 Faculty members, consisting of the Musical Director, four Section Leaders, Choreographer, Chaperones and Administration personnel

WHY?

• To SING and have a BLAST!
• Gain and develop valuable vocal and showmanship skills under experienced tuition
• Share your musical passion with a large group of like minded young women, auditioned and selected individually from all over the country
• Experience the enjoyment of singing in the barbershop style and doing fabulous, high energy choreography
• Make awesome new friendships, as you mix with young women aged from 13 to 25 years

COST?

Participants are responsible for travelling costs involved in getting to the hosting city. All other transportation costs will be covered by the registration fee.

In 2008, the registration fee was set at $220 which covered:

• Accommodation for 3 nights
• Catering (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks)
• Music and learning material
• Workshop t-shirt (as part of the performance apparel)
• Transportation costs to/from the airport and performance venues.

For more information please consult the 2008 Auckland workshop information booklet (PDF, 651 KB)