Gisele Afeche
Graduated in Musicology at The University of Paris - Sorbonne (France). Diplomas in Piano (Faculdade Santa Marcelina - Brazil), Singing, Harpsichord, Choir Conducting, Music Theory, Music Analysis, Harmony by ENM de Bourg la Reine and CNR de Boulogne (France).
Vast teaching experience in Music Schools (piano, choir and theory). Choir conductor of 15 choirs, all ages, at l'Ecole Nationale de Musique de Bourg-la-Reine (France), Choir Conductor assistant at Maitrise Notre Dame de Paris (France). Music teacher in Colleges (France), Private singing tuition, individual singing tuition and group singing tuition - St Paul's School - Sao Paulo, Brazil. City and Guilds Certificate in Teaching (2005).
Singing and Choir teacher for Brixham Aduilt Community Learning from 2004 to 2008, with very sucessful classes, performing for concerts and charity concerts.
As a singer (soprano), Gisele took part in 'Coral Paulistano' at Sao Paulo Municipal Theatre from 1996 to 2003 and performed as a soloist in various Music Groups: La Symphonie du Marais (France), Harmonia Universalis (specialised in Baroque Music), Mercurius Company (United Kingdom), Camerata Novo Horizonte (Brazil), Brasilessentia (Brazil), Ensemble Ars Musicae (France). Participation in Various CDs as soloist and in choirs.
Proficiency in English (Cambridge CPE) and French (DALF: Diplome Approffondi de Langue Francaise), knowledge of Italian and Spanish. Graduated Holistic Therapist by South Devon College 2006.
"I have been a teacher all my life. I started teaching the piano when I was 17 and then I started Conducting Choirs.Most of my studies were undertaken in France and I developed there a career in Choir Conducting, having conducted over 30 choirs at Ecole Nationale de Musique de Bourg la Reine and as a conductor assistant for Maitrise Notre Dame de Paris. Back in Brazil I entered the Municipal Theatre in Sao Paulo as a soprano, where I stayed for 7 years whilst teaching singing and piano and participating in other music ensembles in Brazil as a choir singer and soloist.
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Bay Ladies' Choir
Bay Ladies' Choir is a small friendly group, singing a varied repertoire.
Last year the choir won Paignton festival's cup in the ladies' choir category.
Call 07886 277912 for more detail or visit our website www.baymusicschool.co.uk
Singing for Beginners
Singing for beginners is a class for those who are beginning to learn how to sing.
The class is based in a 20 minutes singing technique and 40 minutes repertoire.
Individual attention is given. At the end of each term a little recital is given with songs prepared by the students in groups or solo)
Singing for Beginners
Singing for beginners is a class for those who are beginning to learn how to sing.
The class is based in a 20 minutes singing technique and 40 minutes repertoire.
Individual attention is given. At the end of each term a little recital is given with songs prepared by the students in groups or solo)
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Enrolment Fees for new students (beginning of each term): £10 (non-refundable).
Payments in CASH or CHEQUE only.
For all group or package lessons, NO REFUND will be offered in case of dropping out of courses or missing lessons.
In case of missing private lessons, a 24 hour notice or a medical certificate will be required. The lesson will have to be replaced within the same week subject to the teacher’s availability.
All payments by CASH should be paid prior to the course commencing to the respective tutor. Students won't be accepted for the lessons unless the course has been fully paid.
Your enrolment will be automatically renewed for the following term. If you wish to no longer continue with the lessons a 3 MONTHS notice by written letter will be required. (Cancellation at the beginning of the previous term).
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