LCM Popular Vocals Tuition

Course information:
LCM Popular Vocals Tuition

Course summary:
This is a one year course consisting of one 2 hour session per week.

Course content:
This is a one year practical course aimed at students who are keen to learn popular vocals. You will study a repertoire of songs of your own choice, scales, listening tests and musical theory in order to improve your performance ability.

All students receive tuition which:
* Covers a completely free choice of music to study and perform
* Helps develop general knowledge of technique (scales, arpeggios etc.), theory and listening skills.
Assessment procedure:
At the end of the year there is one practical session where you perform your pieces to an assessor. The session varies in length, but as a guide, for beginners the session lasts 12 minutes and for the most advanced performers, up to 40 minutes.

Entry requirements:
This course is for full time students aged 16-19 and is suitable for both beginners and experienced vocalists. Popular vocals is offered at three levels so if you are a beginner you needn†t be shy-you will be with people like you. Similarly, if you are in a working band you will be able to progress with equally able musicians.

Qualifications achieved:
All successful candidates receive a LCM Popular Vocals certificate which can be included on university application forms etc.
* Level 1 Beginners to Grade 3
* Level 2 Grades 4 and 5
* Level 3 Grades 6 to 8
Students achieving grades 6 to 8 add a lot of points to their university applications.
For students wishing to enter university from 2005 onwards, the UCAS tariff for grades 6, 7 and 8 are as follows;

Grade 6 7 8
Distinction 45 60 75
Merit 40 55 70
Pass 25 40 55

If you consider that an AS level at grade A or a full A level qualification at grade D will bring you 60 points, you can see how valuable the grade examination can be to your total. Remember, these points count even if you†re not applying to do music at university.