In mid-September, we were very fortunate to welcome Dinah Helgeson to the Bangkok Patana Secondary Music Department. Some of our singers had previously worked with her at the ISB Bangkok International Choral festival the previous weekend. 

Over two days of workshops, Dinah guided students through the meaning behind their singing while developing important vocal skills such as posture, technique, projection, and dynamics. With our older students, she explored Does the World Say? by Kyle Pederson in depth, helping the Senior Choir make a powerful emotional connection and perform with exceptional communication.

The workshops concluded with a mini showcase where students performed for one another, celebrating the progress made together. A recording of this showcase is available on our secondary YouTube channel @secondarymusicbangkok patan3363. Photos and videos from the sessions can also be found on our Instagram page @bpssecondarymusic.

Repertoire studied during the workshops included:

• Does the World Say? by Kyle Pederson — performed by Year 9 and Senior Choir
• Hands are Knockin’ by Kyle Pederson — performed by Year 8 and Senior Choir
• Lead with Love by Melanie DeMore — performed by Years 7, 8, 9, and Senior Choir