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Building a song recital

Struggling with ideas for a concert? We will help you learn how to construct recital programmes and choose repertoire suitable for your voice which will also satisfy your prospective audience. This is for singers at intermediate/advanced levels. Entry by audition. Please ring music office 0207 492 2630 for an appointment.

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Key course information

Dates
21/09/11 - 04/07/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
31 weeks

Time
15:45 - 17:45

Fees
Full fee: £474
Senior fee: £268
Concession: £128

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MF324*

Availability
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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 give you help with forming concert programmes and in putting together a recital programme which is suitable for your voice and will also satisfy a prospective audience.

What topics will we cover?

Vocal and physical exercises.
Guidance on technical improvement with reference to vocal colour and tone.
Broadening of individual repertoire and guidance on its suitability for a recital.
Communicating with an audience.
Help with constructive criticism in order to gain a better understanding of the voice.
In-depth study of the chosen repertoire.

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

Perform to a reasonable standard from memory at least one group of songs from a full recital programme.
Demonstrate a vocal technique to show variations of tone and colour.
Choose suitable repertoire and to design a recital programme.
Show an enhanced understanding of the works studied.
Show an improvement in your listening skills and aural perceptiveness.
Critically evaluate vocal and performance technique in yourself and others.

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

You need:
- to have a reasonably sound vocal technique, having completed either the City Lit foundation levels up to intermediate 2, or have had a minimum of four years' individual tuition;
- to be confident singing in front of the class and have the ability to learn repertoire from memory regularly;
- a general understanding of musical notation, and an ability to read music;
- an ability to sing in various languages including English, French, German and Italian;
- to be able 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?

Time allowed for physical and vocal warm-up.
Group work, discussion and exchange of ideas/suggestions between tutor and class members.
Demonstration and lecture.
You will be expected to research and experiment with repertoire and to present it in class already prepared, and to practise for a minimum of one hour daily.

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

Note book and pencil, sheet music as required and perhaps a course book if required. You are encouraged to use the City Lit learning centre situated on the mezzanine level.

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. You need to arrange an audition time with the music office (see above).

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. You will be advised on progression. There will be an end of year concert from which you will get further feedback.

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?

Depending on progress, a repetition of the course, Intermediate 2 workshop or Working towards Performance.

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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