Being a singer in Covid times:
Apart from the obvious financial concerns, what does this situation mean for singer’s sense of self and general wellbeing, both physically and psychologically?
What effect does lack of work have on motivation to practise?
It is incomprehensible to imagine that singing, one of the most basic forms of communication and expressivity could be considered dangerous, or that work and rehearsals would cease, literally, overnight.
The aim of this workshop is to offer participants the chance to reflect on what it means to be a singer. Using evidence-based research and interventions, participants will be encouraged to explore ways in which they can adapt to a changing work environment.

Dr Jane Oakland
For 35 years Jane worked as a professional opera singer both in the UK (Scottish Opera) and Europe (Nederlandse Opera, Vlaamse Opera, Nationale Reis opera). Whilst working, she completed a PhD study in 2009 researching identity and career stress for professional musicians. She has published several articles on this subject and has presented papers at conferences world-wide. She is a performance coach with Birmingham University and lecturer in Performance Psychology at University College London.

This Webinar will take place on the Zoom Platform.
The webinar will feature a presentation by Dr Jane, a voluntary group discussion and a Q&A session to finish.

WOW Artistic Coordinator, Dominic J. Walsh, himself an operatic tenor, will act as facilitator.
For further information, please email wowartisticcoordinator@gmail.com