Music courses

...900 to the end of the nineteenth century, aspects of contemporary musical culture, a survey of music in Scotland and art music from eighteenth and nineteenth centuries...

...You’ll learn how to connect the notation you see with the music you hear, from short familiar melodies to a full orchestral score. Focussing on works by Mozart...

...rhythm, harmony, metre and key, to the relationship between words and music. We’ll uncover the tools and techniques that songwriters use to create effective...

...Any level as these are individual lessons. What will the course cover and what can I expect to do by the end of it? As wide a repertoire of different styles...

...Beginners What will the course cover and what can I expect to do by the end of it? To enjoy their voice and build confidence. Learning outcomes including...

...equivalent experience What previous knowledge/experience are required? Completion of for Singing for Absolute Beginners equivalent experience What is the level of the course?...

...What is the level of the course? Intermediate What will the course cover and what can I expect to do by the end of it? Learning outcomes: solo and group...

...improve finger technique and scales - improve reading music notation and general musicianship - perform a range of repertoire and participate in ensemble...

...The art of interpretation will be developed - Explore a variety of repertoire, solo and ensemble, in a variety of styles. Classes will comprise tutor explanation and demonstration...

...flexibility, strength and stamina Perform a Jazz dance with greater confidence. Each lesson will start with a full body group warm-up, followed by corner...

...prepared to work on communication and performance. Tutor: Trevor Alexander [external website] Accompanist: Clive Pollard. - Sing rhythmically and in...

...Play and recognise different forte and piano dynamics - play with finger staccato - play melodic lines with reliable legato technique - play rhythms with quavers...

...Finding major and minor chords generated by the major scale - Singing harmonies - the theory and sound of tonal harmony - Simple harmonisation of a melody...

...The art of interpretation will be developed - Explore a variety of repertoire, solo and ensemble, in a variety of styles. Classes will comprise tutor explanation and demonstration...

...incorporate nuance and articulation. In this continuation course we will work our way through a series of enjoyable clapping and singing exercises...

...and arpeggios 1 octave hands separately - play and recognise gradations in forte and piano dynamics - play with finger staccato - play melodic lines...

...Clive Pollard. - Sing rhythmically and in tune throughout a wider range of song repertoire - Perform the studied repertoire from memory whilst communicating...

...recognition of rhythmic relationships in music • Sight-sing music with greater confidence • Transcribe music with greater confidence • Gain deeper understanding...

...Tutor: Petros Moschos [external website]. - Perform contrasting hand movements with variety of articulation. - Make pedalling decisions - Decipher ornaments...

...Make decisions about the shaping of phrases - Perform ornaments clearly and smoothly - Co-ordinate pedalling smoothly with playing. - The choice of repertoire...