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Description

The Workshop
The workshop is suitable for community groups of all ages and is designed to teach a little history of shanties as well as having fun and singing along with some.
The workshop can include a variety of activities including:
• Illustrated talk on the history of the sea shanty
Discussion on some of the relevant maritime language used on ships, and often used as part of the song lyrics
• Investigation into writing modern shanties with a historic narrative, using one of Stuart’s own songs as an example
• Analysis of different types of shanties with sung examples. ...
• Group singing of classic shanties
The aim is to maximise involvement so that everyone can engage with the nature of the shanty ethos - singing together as a group. There is also an option to write your own shanty choruses to teach each other and to share them with the group as a finale.
Suitability and Requirements
The session is suitable for community groups of any age where a lively interaction is likely! All that is required is a room with seating, all other materials, projector & screen, amplification (when necessary) etc will be provided. Sessions can be as long or as short as you like No singing ability necessary – this is a fun sing song, not a choral masterpiece!
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Biography

Stuart Green
The session is led by Stuart. He is a recently retired school teacher with 35 years’ experience of working with groups of all ages. He also sings regularly in care homes with his one man show. However, Stuart is also a founder member of the Cambridgeshire based crew, Isle ‘ave a Shanty, who have played many shows and festivals, as well as releasing two albums. He is also presenter of The Folk Club radio show, which broadcasts online around the world, where he is able to support artists and share his love of folk music.

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Experience

The session is led by Stuart. He is a recently retired school teacher with 35 years’ experience of working with groups of all ages. He also sings regularly in care homes with his one man show. However, Stuart is also a founder member of the Cambridgeshire based crew, Isle ‘ave a Shanty, who have played many shows and festivals, as well as releasing two albums. He is also presenter of The Folk Club radio show, which broadcasts online around the world, where he is able to support artists and share his love of folk music.

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Additional Information

Full PL Insurance
DBS
PaT Certificate
Can provide all on request