Why Do We Sing? A Lecture-Recital with Ben Mark Turner, UK Musical Director

Why Do We Sing? Telling Stories Through Song with Ben Mark Turner, a UK-based Musical Director working in London's West End We sing to babies, at football matches, in worship, at birthdays, at karaoke and in assemblies. But why do we sing when we could simply speak? Join Ben Mark Turner , Musical Director, Conductor and Vocal Coach, for an engaging and entertaining exploration of the power of singing and its unique ability to tell stories, communicate emotion and bring people together. Beginning with a Big Sing , Ben will explore what music gives us that words alone cannot. Through live demonstrations, musical examples and fascinating stories from his professional career, including working with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Cameron Mackintosh , he will reveal how melody, voice and music can make us feel a story in ways that spoken words cannot. From the world of musical theatre to the songs we sing together every day, this lecture-recital asks a simple but fascinating question: Why do we sing? Suitable for all ages and no specialist musical knowledge is required. https://www.benmarkturner.com/