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Vocal 31 Close Harmony Group
Participation Fee
30,00€ Vocal 31
100,00€ Non-Vocal 31
Join in 17 sessions this year for some close harmony ensemble singing with works ranging from pop, rock, and musical theatre to jazz.
This is an group for singers who can work independently and are looking for a challenge to progress their ensemble singing.
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When
17 Sessions
Thursdays 20:00 - 21:00
17th of September 2026 - 1st July 2027 (Selected dates see below)
Public Performances March and May/June 2026 Venue and times TBC
Where
Salle du Quai, 1 Imp. de la Gare, 31820 Pibrac, France
Course Description
This new group will launch this year as a subsidiary ensemble of the main Vocal 31 pop/rock choir. It is a smaller close-harmony group designed for singers who would like to explore more challenging arrangements and who are happy to prepare their music independently between rehearsals.
The ensemble will rehearse on 17 selected dates in the year, working on small-group arrangements not only in the pop and rock genres, but also in musical theatre and jazz. Participation is open to all; however, members will be expected to learn their notes at home before rehearsals. Practice tracks will be provided to support those who are less confident note-readers.
Rather than a taught course, this will be a collaborative ensemble in which the musical director, Eve Hirsch, also sings alongside the group.
In addition to complementing the main Vocal 31 repertoire, we hope to organise smaller independent performances and events for the ensemble, with the aim of gradually building a distinctive and varied repertoire over time.
More About the Activity Group
Current rehearsal dates are planned (Subject to change):
17.09.26
01.10.26
15.10.26
12.11.26
26.11.26
10.12.26
07.01.27
21.01.27
04.02.27
04.03.27
18.03.27
01.04.27
29.04.27
20.05.27
03.06.27
17.06.27
01.07.27
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Eve Hirsch is an experienced international concert and stage vocal artist. After graduating with a Bachelor of Music (University of Auckland) she went on to complete a Graduate Diploma of Vocal Performance (Queensland Conservatorium) and was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 1999. She has performed solo with many orchestras, including to an audience of 6000, with the New Zealand Symphony. On the theatrical stage, she has appeared in professional productions of both musical and operatic works, ranging from South Pacific to Madam Butterfly.
Eve has enjoyed an international teaching career and is an experienced teacher. Since moving to Toulouse she has been running her own private music studio Butterfly Vocal as well has being employed by the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Toulouse, the International School of Toulouse, the Mairie de Pibrac and English 31. She is active as a musical director, stage director and choral conductor and is currently furthering her studies towards a MA in Professional Practice Voice Pedagogy.
ACTIVITY LEADER
Jim has been a passionate member of Vocal 31 since its early days. An enthusiastic amateur, he loves singing, acting, playing guitar, and the thrill of live performance—especially the harmony of voices coming together.
Equally at home singing bass or tenor, Jim has performed in classical choirs, madrigals, barbershop groups. He has played in various bands and duos and appeared on stage with the Secret Pantomime Society.
By day, Jim is a maths teacher at the International School of Toulouse, where he additionally supports concerts and school productions. He’s committed to creating community events that bring people together and encourage creative development and performance.
For Jim, Thursday night Vocal 31 rehearsals are a weekly highlight—for both the music and the community.
Who's Involved?
Eve Hirsch
Musical Director and Ensemble Member
Jim Noble
Activity Leader
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