This semester we're running an intensive weekend, equating several rehearsals' worth of learning into one and a half days. But don't worry, it's not all hard work. You'll also get a genuinely fun weekend with a great bunch of people (we may be biased, but we stand by it). Expect plenty of social activities to bond with your fellow choir members, plus some accent method breathing to help take our singing to the next level. The price of your ticket includes: Your attendance both days of the weekend intensive (note - there are no single day/partial ticket options available) Morning and afternoon tea Saturday, morning tea Sunday, and tea and coffee all weekend (bring your own lunch both days) Professional music direction, conducting, and accompanist for the full weekend Social activities, friendly competitions, and plenty of good vibes Full weekend schedule to be released closer to the date. Expect around 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9am to 1pm on Sunday. If there is enough interest, we could also look to have an optional, pay your own way social event on the Saturday night. Got any ideas? Please let your section leader know!  Venues: Saturday 29th August - ModWest Building, Room 130 Sunday 30th August - GHD Auditorium Money tight? We don't want that to prevent you from attending. Get in touch with our Treasurer, Jess, at the.qums.treasurer@gmail.com and she'll work out a payment plan with you.

QUMS is excited to announce that internationally acclaimed choral conductor Tori Longdon will be running an exclusive workshop for QUMS members on the evening of Wednesday 9th September 2026 - this will be instead of rehearsal that evening. Entry by donation, suggested at $10 per person. Contributions over and above gratefully accepted, however not expected. Tori Longdon is an internationally recognised choral conductor, chorus director, vocal coach, educator, and adjudicator, known for her work with leading choirs across the UK and around the world. She is the Principal Conductor of the Covent Garden Chorus and Associate Chorus Director of the London Philharmonic Choir, helping to prepare ensembles for conductors such as Sir Mark Elder, Edward Gardner, and Vladimir Jurowski. ​Internationally recognised for her work on King's Coronation Concert in 2023, Tori coached eighteen choirs from across the United Kingdom for the Coronation Concert. She recently chorus-mastered her first BBC Proms concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, regularly leads conducting masterclasses, and serves as an adjudicator at festivals and competitions worldwide. Her work takes her to such places as Australia, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, and more. ​An experienced educator, Tori has lectured at the Royal Academy of Music and the Junior Guildhall Conservatoire. She is also a conductor for BBC One's Songs of Praise and an adjudicator for BBC Young Choir of the Year. In 2025, she joined the international jury for the Choir of the World competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and will return to the panel in 2026 and 2027.

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