Atelier

Long (8 days)

L02

Back to the 80s

Revisit the legendary hits of 80s pop music!

Back to the 80s

Dive into the 80s pop scene with this atelier that celebrates the best American and British hits. Belt out classics from Elton John, Queen, Aretha Franklin and Earth, Wind Fire. Each song has been specially arranged for the Choralies by Pierre-Gérard Verny, making sure it suits every voice perfectly. Basses and tenors will find their parts comfortable without straining their ranges.
Piano, bass, drums and a brass section will join in for the explosive finale. Get ready to groove!

Repertoire

Subject to changes

  • I’m Still Standing / Elton John
  • Think / Aretha Franklin
  • Hello / Lionel Richie
  • September / Earth, Wind and Fire
  • Don’t Stop Me Now / Queen
  • Part Time Lover / Stevie Wonder
  • Fame / Irene Cara

Biography

Verny

Pierre-Gérard Verny is a composer, arranger, teacher and choir director. He’s currently one of France’s leading experts in jazz choral music and related styles like gospel, Latin and pop. He has won several competitions (La Défense, Crest, Florilège Vocal de Tours) and was even nominated for a “Victoires de la Musique” award with the vocal group SIX½. Pierre-Gérard has brought together and directed large choirs for French and international artists such as Didier Lockwood, Henri Salvador, Rhoda Scott, Richard Galliano and Michel Legrand. Most of his works and arrangements are published by Éditions À Cœur Joie (France), with others available through Annie Bank Edition (Netherlands) and Sound Music Publications (USA).

Start and End Dates :

31/07/25

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07/08/25

Level :

intermediate

Voicing :

Mixed voices

Language :

French

Country of the conductor :

Preparation :

With preparation

Long (8 days)

Atelier concert during festival