Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Jazz singing 2

For those who have completed 'Jazz singing 1', or who have equivalent experience and ability. Develop your solo performance and expand your repertoire.

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Key course information

Dates
21/09/10 - 08/02/11

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
15 weeks

Time
13:45 - 15:15

Fees
Full fee: £160
Senior fee: £96
Concession: £48

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MF667*

Availability
Available
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Interview required before you can enrol

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.

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

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Course outline

What is the course about?

To produce a strong, supported singing voice, develop your ability to improvise and gain confidence in performance as a soloist or within a group. You will expand your repertoire, and develop skills learnt in level 1.

What topics will we cover?

- Exploring the jazz repertoire
- Exploring the full range of the human voice
- Understanding and expressing lyrics
- Study of rhythm in order to keep tempo steady and phrasing interesting
- Studying arrangements and harmony within the songs.

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

- show that you have extended your vocal range and flexibility, expertise and confidence
- show that you have learned the value of listening and singing as a way of life
- work with a group/work solo
- use new repertoire and explore new areas of music
- know what and how to practise
- perform solo and respond to feedback.

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

You should be familiar with the jazz idiom, and will have completed 'Jazz singing 1' or have had six months or more of similar tuition or training. 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?

Warm-ups, breathing exercises, technical vocal exercises, learning and sharing songs. Singing together in class, and solo presentation. Listening, giving and receiving constructive criticism. You will learn how to maintain songs in performance; choosing the song; discussion; stage fright; mic technique; song arrangement, counting and song interpretation.

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

Please bring your own personal repertoire, music sheets and photocopies for musicians, and a folder. You may record the classes.

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. Students perform solos and are assessed informally week by week. There will be occasional opportunities to perform outside of class.

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 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

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

Workshop level class. Open mic sessions.

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

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
21/09/10 to 08/02/11	Tue	13:45 - 15:15	15 weeks	£160	£96	£48	MF667	Available	» Select
14/02/11 to 04/07/11	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	15 weeks	£166	£166	£50	MF657	Available	» Select
18/02/11 to 24/06/11	Fri	19:45 - 21:15	15 weeks	£166	£166	£50	MF650	Available	» Select
19/02/11 to 25/06/11	Sat	12:15 - 13:45	15 weeks	£160	£96	£48	MF656	Available	» Select

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