azz Singers course London: City Lit

Jazz singers' workshop 1

Are you a vocalist with experience of jazz and Latin styles and a sound technique? Develop your solo performance and vocal technique. New material will be introduced and you should contribute repertoire of your own choosing.

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Key course information

Dates
17/02/12 - 29/06/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
15 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £176
Senior fee: £176
Concession: £58

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MF668*

Availability
Contact department

This course is full

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music@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2630

Course outline

What is the course about?

To produce confident, capable and good sounding vocalists in the field of jazz and Latin. To brush up solo performances, singing and breathing technique and ear training. Repertoire is free choice for solo performances, with additional material provided by the tutor most weeks.

What topics will we cover?

- continued work on breath control and vocal technique
- ear training and music theory relevant to the demands of the repertoire
- solo singing
- phrasing, feel, vocal style, interpretation and delivery of a song
- microphone technique
- use of improvisation in the delivery of a song.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- demonstrate good vocal technique
- sing solo to your class (and elsewhere…)
- communicate with the accompanist/band
- use a microphone with confidence
- have improved your timing, phrasing, feel and delivery
- show better aural and theoretical understanding of music
- know your range and work out suitable keys for your songs.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You are expected to have completed 'Jazz singing levels 1 and 2' or other training of a similar level. You should have a good understanding of this kind of music, a sound singing technique and experience of performance. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Student-centred group learning. Warm up and technical exercises. Demonstration by tutor, and/or sample cd's. Solo performance and constructive criticism from your tutor and peers. Daily practice is essential to your technique and stamina.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

The tutor will provide songs for study, but in order to meet your own expectations you are encouraged to bring songs of your own choice. You will therefore need occasionally to buy sheet music. Please bring a notepad, and a machine to record parts of your class.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. There will be occasional opportunities to participate in formal college gigs.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Jazz singers' workshop 2.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
17/02/12 to 29/06/12	Fri	18:00 - 19:30	15 weeks	£176	£176	£58	MF668	Full	» Select
19/09/11 to 06/02/12	Mon	19:45 - 21:15	15 weeks	£176	£176	£58	MF658	Contact department	» Select
24/09/11 to 11/02/12	Sat	12:15 - 13:45	15 weeks	£176	£107	£60	MF659	Contact department	» Select

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