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SUMMER SCHOOL
27th July-1st August 2009

'Vocal Workshop'
Gospels, Spirituals and Jazz
with Lillian Boutté.

Monday to Friday
9:30am - 3:30pm

After 13 years with Oxford Summer School Lillian Boutté again rehearses a choir in preparation for a public concert on Friday 31 July. She brings with her a wonderful collection of songs from New Orleans that will be guaranteed to surprise & delight you. This collection of songs, in combination with a lovely expressive voice & joyous personality, makes for a very special week. As one of our National Papers says "Lillian Boutte is the genuine article.''
This Vocal Workshop is open to all ages & the only thing needed is your enthusiasm - to quote Lillian "Don't be afraid, YOU can sing." Work will cover music & harmonies, finding where your voice fits into the choir, and working with individuals & groups.
LILLIAN BOUTTÉ is a household name on the international gospel, jazz & blues scene. She has sung with some of New Orleans most distinguished musicians and has performed with & can be heard on recordings with legendary figures such as Lee Dorsey, Jay McShann & Britain’s Humphrey Lyttleton. She was a leading light of the black Vaudeville musical One Mo Time. As “Musical Ambassador” of New Orleans she has liaised between dignitaries of the city & various festivals throughout the world.

Course Cost for 5 days £165.

Non Refundable Deposit £50.