JUNK JAM – VOCALS

  • Wed 16th May 2012

In combination with the percussion and horn arrangements, the voice section will weave in and out of beating drums and startling blown instruments to complete and reinforce Junk Jam’s unique sound.

Also held at Band On The Wall, these three sessions will allow vocalists the platform and structure to devise new material (as well as work on one pre-written arrangement) that will compliment the exciting sights and sounds of the Junk Jam spectacle!

With recycled costumes and specially designed mask wear, all vocalists will feel a sense of belonging to a much greater community of performers as the 160+ piece outfit takes to the streets for this year’s Manchester Day Parade and Manchester Jazz Festival.

Tutor Audry Mattis.

Audrey Mattis is well known on the British gospel scene as an award-winning choir director of repute. Singing from an early age in 1988 she sang with the choir which provided the backing vocals on the anti-apartheid anthem “Something Inside so Strong” by Labi Siffre. Since her start she has continued to hone her craft and has increased in talent and inspiration.

Audrey has directed a number of established gospel choirs over the years including Highgate Gospel Choir, NTCG Mass Choir and most recently Vicinity Gospel Choir. In 1995 she received the BGMAN Choir Director of the Year award and currently works within the music industry as a vocal coach and choir tutor. She has worked closely with a range of organisations including Llangollen International Eisteddfod, British Gospel Arts, schools, colleges and universities all over the UK and has delivered at hundreds of singing workshops.

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