Part Time Singing for Pleasure

Singing for Pleasure Peabody Centre

Level: All Levels

Course content:
Singing for Pleasure is based at the Peabody Centre, Elmwood Court, 38 Battersea Park road, SW11 2JE.
Come and sing familiar and new music with a lively group of older people, singing together or solo. In addition there are opportunities to perform to others in the community.
The students will learn to use their voices more efficiently in a way that befits their age-group by singing and working towards performing projects. The learners will study from worksheets, handouts and their own music / repertoire books. Other handouts on specific technical matters covered in class will be supplied by the tutor.
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Stand and breathe correctly for singing.
- Demonstrate musical and historical knowledge of the music they sing.
- Take part in a termly public performance.

Course Structure:
Each class begins with group exercises. Each week the repertoire covered follows a specific topic, including Saints Days and global Festivals, and there is preparation for an extra-curricular public performance. Methods used are demonstration, Master Class, Q & A and discussion.

Course resources:
Piano and stool in teaching room, Easy access via lift. Tutor's wordsheets and music. Own books

Assessment:
Initial at first class, formative throughout and summative at end of term

Next step:
Continue to enjoy singing.

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
None. Optional purchase of music for own solos.

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 05 January 2010
  
  Campus:
  Course Code: WZMSA/BD9BB
  
  Tuition Fees: £20Tuition Fees 60+:
  £14
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 20 April 2010
  
  Campus:
  Course Code: WZMSA/BD9CB
  
  Tuition Fees: £20Tuition Fees 60+:
  £14
  How to apply