Sing Africa! Croydon Workshop Sat Nov 14th

Join experienced large choir leader Andrix Leko (DFC)  for some delicious accessible harmonies, in a very beautiful space with glowing wood, gorgeous acoustics, and vibrant modern reclaimed stained glass, for an all round sensory experience. St Matthews Church Chichester Road, Croydon, CR0 5NQ

Andrix specialises in teaching traditional and modern songs in 3 to 6 part harmonies. Today’s will be from South Africa and Ghana. The songs and harmonies will be accessible but glorious sounding. Sizalelwe is a rocking Christmas carol. Oye is a lush harmonic bath, a favourite of the President of Ghana!

The group oral teaching style will build participant’s confidence with singing. This workshop will be inclusive and highly participatory, you do not need to be experienced in singing to take part, and singing with others in a big group helps tune you up! No one will be put on the spot or led to feel uncomfortable. Take part as you feel comfortable, stand, sit, walk around, lie down. Try different parts. It’s all good.

Very early bird supporter prices now ended but you can buy a bursary or main ticket with discount code from here open until late 13th Nov. If the prices are a challenge please ask us about a helper bursary which will need to be arranged in advance. We want to pay this young leader and raise money for the roof but don’t want anyone to feel excluded.  No money taken on the door by church rules. Only a roof repair collection will be allowed.

Concession or early bird bargain (if needed), £20 here.

Benevolent /Pay it forward donor price (variable over £30, as much as you wish!) available anytime on eventbrite (booking fee applies)  or here (we pay booking fee) – additional donations welcome to support our work and help repair the church roof!

Just two bus stops or a 6 min short cut walk from East Croydon Station (fast links from Clapham, Victoria, London Bridge, Kings Cross, Cambridge and Brighton/Gatwick.

Please arrive 1.45 for 2 pm – 4 ish, maybe a little later. Event teabreak about half way through, approx 3 pm for 15 mins, baked good welcome to share. Hot drinks available. Event closes 4.15. (approx 2 hours singing offered).

You are welcome to buy more than one ticket, and to sell onto your friends or group members at a small profit. Thank you for helping us get enough people to cover costs  and fundraise for the roof (workshop fee, travel, hospitality).

Please note that the venue is fully accessible including flat access, wide doors,  free parking and large accessible toilet facilities. Public transport nearby 2 bus stops from East Croydon station 64 or 433, or a 7 min walk.