Intermediate singers' workshop (lower): module 2
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This course will introduce you to the workshop format: each person presenting their song in turn to the class with comments from the tutor and observations from peers. Repertoire will be chosen more widely in order to use the skills acquired previously in a more flexible and artistic manner and to further develop your awareness of critical evaluation in singing.
At this level you will be expected to learn the notes for your songs in your own time and bring them to class prepared to work on communication and performance. Tutor: Trevor Alexander [external website]
Accompanist: Clive Pollard.
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About this course
- Sing rhythmically and in tune throughout a wider range of song repertoire
- Perform the studied repertoire from memory whilst communicating an understanding of the text
- Choose suitable repertoire and demonstrate a more settled technique.
- Communicate with your audience through song
- Demonstrate an understanding of critical evaluation in vocal and performance technique.
A notebook and pencil, sheet music as required and perhaps a course book as advised. You are encouraged to acquire copies of music to be studied during the year. Music may be purchased new or second-hand and/or available from local libraries. Westminster Central Music Library (Victoria) and the Barbican Music Library have very comprehensive collections. Suitable scores may also be available from
Time allowed for a vocal warm-up. Group and individual work with some demonstration and lecture.
Discussion of topics arising out of work in progress.
Repertoire will be introduced for the most part by the tutor, but you will have some opportunity to experiment with your own choices.
You will be expected to research and experiment with repertoire and to present it in class already prepared so that the tutor can work with you on communication and interpretation.
You will need to be able to learn new songs proposed by your tutor and present them from memory on a regular basis.
Reviews
Course programme
- Vocal and physical exercises and further guidance on technique.
- Broadening your individual repertoire and guidance on its suitability.
- A selection from the English, Italian, French and German song repertoire.
- Performance technique - the art of communicating with an audience.
- Help with constructive criticism in order to gain a better understanding of the voice (peer and self-assessment).
Additional information
Intermediate singers' workshop (lower): module 2
