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Golden age of English song

Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of English song with a renowned performer and teacher of this repertoire. You'll explore several composers including, Quilter, Warlock, Gurney, Vaughan Williams, Head and Finzi. Songs need to be prepared and memorised before the first session.

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Key course information

Dates
09/06/12 - 10/06/12

Day(s)
Sat-Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
11:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £105^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MF834*

Availability
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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

Course outline

What is the course about?

Singing as a performing art, so the emphasis will be on the overall performance.

What topics will we cover?

Vocal exercises and guidance on technical improvement with reference to vocal colour and tone.
Broadening of individual repertoire and guidance on its suitability.
The art of communicating with an audience.
In-depth study of the chosen repertoire, including the importance of text, musical structure and stylistic considerations.

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

Perform more competently from memory, songs from the studied repertoire
Choose suitable repertoire and show a more varied vocal ability;
Demonstrate a greater depth of understanding of the works studied;
Show a more independent capacity to make telling and significant interpretative decisions by placing songs in a stylistic and historical context.

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

You must have had a minimum of four years' individual tuition. The ability to read music is essential, but this does not mean fluent sight-singing.
You must also be able to learn and present songs from memory by the first session.
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?

Time allowed for a physical and vocal warm-up.
Practical workshop format with discussion arising out of work in progress, allowing tutor and student interaction and the exchange of ideas.
You will be expected to experiment with repertoire and to present it in class already prepared.
Demonstration and lecture.

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

Note book and pencil, sheet music as 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.

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.

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?

Other singing workshops or City Opera.

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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