This small ensemble of experienced harmony singers learn, record and perform original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team...
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Start Date:15 Jan 2026
End Date:26 Mar 2026
Thu (Evening):19:40 - 21:10
Learn both online and in-person
Location: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
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Practise the skills involved in part-singing: listening, reading music and following a vocal score, good intonation, good timing, memorising parts to song arrangements. Although we operate as an ensemble, you will on occasion sing solo in rehearsals.
What will we cover?
- Learning to sing a cappella arrangements of pop/jazz style songs
- Some work by ear only, but most arrangements are written
- practice at singing scales/modes/chord tones
- Opportunities to improvise, usually during the vocal warm-up
- Maintenance of a body of repertoire
- listening skills and awareness of other voices and parts.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Blend your voice into the group sound
- Enjoy increased awareness of harmony and listening to others
- Demonstrate harmony parts and improved timing
- Enhance your understanding of music and yourself as a singer.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is ideal for experienced and committed singers. You must be able to sing in tune, demonstrate reliable musicianship, be keen to perform in a team, and able to learn arrangements. A good sense of musical time is vital.
Contact della.rhodes@citylit.ac.uk to discuss joining the group and to arrange an audition.
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?
You will learn through short vocal warm ups, recorded and played live in the sessions, followed by rehearsal of song arrangements unique to this ensemble. Musicianship training and some coordination exercises also feature. Outside of class you are expected to practise and record your progress with allocated parts. We will perform outside of class time as and when opportunities arise.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
A device to record parts of the sessions and your own allocated song parts is essential. Resources are lodged in the google classroom.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
More A Cappella - learning new arrangements, reviving old tunes.
Della has enjoyed working at City Lit for over 3 decades, teaching, managing, learning. After training in contemporary dance, Della became consumed by drama and music work. Music came to dominate, playing in bands, song writing, teaching for, and advising, the Youth Service and Adult Education. Performing and writing arrangements for pop and jazz a cappella has been a 30 year journey. So too the teaching of jazz musicianship. Gratitude is due to early mentor Amit Sen for introducing 'the jazz thing'.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
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- Some work by ear only, but most arrangements are written <br />
- Opportunities to improvise, usually during the vocal warm-up<br />
- musicianship topics e.g. singing modes, practice of rhythm matters, ear training<br />
- Maintenance of a body of repertoire<br />
- listening skills and awareness of other voices.- Blend your voice into the group sound<br />
- Enjoy increased awareness of harmony and listening to others<br />
- Enhance your understanding of music as a performance art, and yourself as a singer<br />
- Perform with confidence in formal and informal settings.This course is ideal for experienced and committed singers. You must be able to sing in tune, demonstrate reliable musicianship, be keen to perform in a team but able also to sing solo, and able to learn arrangements. A good sense of musical time is vital. <br />
Contact della.rhodes@citylit.ac.uk to arrange an audition.<br />
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You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.You will learn through vocal warm ups, followed by rehearsal of arrangements of pop & jazz repertoire unique to this ensemble. Musicianship training and some coordination exercises also feature.Organise to record your prepared song parts ready for submission.Many singers stay in this A Cappella for an extended time, and we are continually learning new arrangements.MusicJazz & popular musicvirtual2672613City Lit a cappella219219https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/s/c/screenshot_2025-06-11_102704_1_21.pngInStockEveningThuBlended (learn both online and in-person)Available courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedJan 2026Performing artsME638B219219City Lit a cappella219153219Della Rhodescity-lit-a-cappella/me638b-2526This small ensemble of experienced harmony singers learn, record and perform original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome.0000-Available|2026-01-15 00:00:00Practise the skills involved in part-singing: listening, reading music and following a vocal score, good intonation, good timing, memorising parts to song arrangements. Although we operate as an ensemble, you will on occasion sing solo in rehearsals.This small ensemble of experienced harmony singers learn, record and perform original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome.- Learning to sing a cappella arrangements of pop/jazz style songs<br />
- Some work by ear only, but most arrangements are written<br />
- practice at singing scales/modes/chord tones <br />
- Opportunities to improvise, usually during the vocal warm-up<br />
- Maintenance of a body of repertoire<br />
- listening skills and awareness of other voices and parts.- Blend your voice into the group sound<br />
- Enjoy increased awareness of harmony and listening to others<br />
- Demonstrate harmony parts and improved timing<br />
- Enhance your understanding of music and yourself as a singer.This course is ideal for experienced and committed singers. You must be able to sing in tune, demonstrate reliable musicianship, be keen to perform in a team, and able to learn arrangements. A good sense of musical time is vital. <br />
Contact della.rhodes@citylit.ac.uk to discuss joining the group and to arrange an audition.<br />
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You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.You will learn through short vocal warm ups, recorded and played live in the sessions, followed by rehearsal of song arrangements unique to this ensemble. Musicianship training and some coordination exercises also feature. Outside of class you are expected to practise and record your progress with allocated parts. We will perform outside of class time as and when opportunities arise.A device to record parts of the sessions and your own allocated song parts is essential. 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Although we operate as an ensemble, you will on occasion sing solo in rehearsals.This small ensemble of experienced harmony singers learn, record and perform original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome.- Learning to sing a cappella arrangements of pop/jazz style songs<br/>- Some work by ear only, but most arrangements are written<br/>- practice at singing scales/modes/chord tones <br/>- Opportunities to improvise, usually during the vocal warm-up<br/>- Maintenance of a body of repertoire<br/>- listening skills and awareness of other voices and parts.- Blend your voice into the group sound<br/>- Enjoy increased awareness of harmony and listening to others<br/>- Demonstrate harmony parts and improved timing<br/>- Enhance your understanding of music and yourself as a singer.<p>This course is ideal for experienced and committed singers. 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The group mixes in-person rehearsal and online sessions, working to record and perform our repertoire.,This small ensemble of experienced harmony singers learn, record and perform original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome.0000-Available|2026-01-15 00:00:00Practise the skills involved in part-singing: listening, reading music and following a vocal score, good intonation, good timing, memorising parts to song arrangements. We operate and rehearse as a performance group. We maintain a body of repertoire and we will tackle new arrangements.,Practise the skills involved in part-singing: listening, reading music and following a vocal score, good intonation, good timing, memorising parts to song arrangements. Although we operate as an ensemble, you will on occasion sing solo in rehearsals.This established ensemble sings original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome. The group mixes in-person rehearsal and online sessions, working to record and perform our repertoire.,This small ensemble of experienced harmony singers learn, record and perform original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome.- Learning to sing 4, 5 or 6-part a cappella arrangements of pop/jazz style songs<br />
- Some work by ear only, but most arrangements are written <br />
- Opportunities to improvise, usually during the vocal warm-up<br />
- musicianship topics e.g. singing modes, practice of rhythm matters, ear training<br />
- Maintenance of a body of repertoire<br />
- listening skills and awareness of other voices.,- Learning to sing a cappella arrangements of pop/jazz style songs<br />
- Some work by ear only, but most arrangements are written<br />
- practice at singing scales/modes/chord tones <br />
- Opportunities to improvise, usually during the vocal warm-up<br />
- Maintenance of a body of repertoire<br />
- listening skills and awareness of other voices and parts.,- Learning to sing a cappella arrangements of pop/jazz style songs<br/>- Some work by ear only, but most arrangements are written<br/>- practice at singing scales/modes/chord tones <br/>- Opportunities to improvise, usually during the vocal warm-up<br/>- Maintenance of a body of repertoire<br/>- listening skills and awareness of other voices and parts.- Blend your voice into the group sound<br />
- Enjoy increased awareness of harmony and listening to others<br />
- Enhance your understanding of music as a performance art, and yourself as a singer<br />
- Perform with confidence in formal and informal settings.,- Blend your voice into the group sound<br />
- Enjoy increased awareness of harmony and listening to others<br />
- Demonstrate harmony parts and improved timing<br />
- Enhance your understanding of music and yourself as a singer.,- Blend your voice into the group sound<br/>- Enjoy increased awareness of harmony and listening to others<br/>- Demonstrate harmony parts and improved timing<br/>- Enhance your understanding of music and yourself as a singer.This course is ideal for experienced and committed singers. You must be able to sing in tune, demonstrate reliable musicianship, be keen to perform in a team but able also to sing solo, and able to learn arrangements. A good sense of musical time is vital. <br />
Contact della.rhodes@citylit.ac.uk to arrange an audition.<br />
<br />
You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.,This course is ideal for experienced and committed singers. You must be able to sing in tune, demonstrate reliable musicianship, be keen to perform in a team, and able to learn arrangements. A good sense of musical time is vital. <br />
Contact della.rhodes@citylit.ac.uk to discuss joining the group and to arrange an audition.<br />
<br />
You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.,<p>This course is ideal for experienced and committed singers. You must be able to sing in tune, demonstrate reliable musicianship, be keen to perform in a team, and able to learn arrangements. A good sense of musical time is vital.<br/>Contact della.rhodes@citylit.ac.uk to discuss joining the group and to arrange an audition.</p>You will learn through vocal warm ups, followed by rehearsal of arrangements of pop & jazz repertoire unique to this ensemble. Musicianship training and some coordination exercises also feature.,You will learn through short vocal warm ups, recorded and played live in the sessions, followed by rehearsal of song arrangements unique to this ensemble. Musicianship training and some coordination exercises also feature. Outside of class you are expected to practise and record your progress with allocated parts. We will perform outside of class time as and when opportunities arise.,<p>You will learn through short vocal warm ups followed by rehearsal of song arrangements unique to this ensemble. Musicianship training and some coordination exercises also feature. Outside of class you are expected to practise and record your progress with allocated parts. </p>Organise to record your prepared song parts ready for submission.,A device to record parts of the sessions and your own allocated song parts is essential. Resources are lodged in the google classroom.Many singers stay in this A Cappella for an extended time, and we are continually learning new arrangements.,More A Cappella - learning new arrangements, reviving old tunes.,More A Cappella - learning more arrangements!MusicJazz & popular musicconfigurable
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