A beginners workshop style class for singers who are looking to take the first steps into singing solo. Learn how to sing confidently with an accompanist through manageable exercises and challenges building to an entire song.
Break weeks Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026 Term 2 No scheduled break week Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027
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This course is for singers looking to take their singing to the next level: learning songs as a group, then presenting them in front of their peers as soloists. Songs chosen will be from a predominantly classical repertoire You will also be encourage to bring your own choice of song to the class. You will be asked to use your voice in a more flexible and artistic manner and to further develop your awareness of critical evaluation in singing.
What will we cover?
- Vocal and physical exercises and further guidance on technique. - Broadening your individual repertoire and guidance on its suitability. - Working with a professional accompanist (indicating speed etc.) - Performance technique - the art of communicating with an audience. - Self and peer evaluation to gain a better understanding of the voice.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Perform songs with increased confidence - Learn how to select repertoire suitable for your voice - Demonstrate a more settled technique. - Communicate more confidently with your audience through song - Gain an understanding of critical evaluation in vocal and performance technique.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
At this level you need to have a taken part in group singing classes and have a reasonable knowledge of how to sing. You should be willing to learn how to sing in front of an audience of peers and have the ability to learn repertoire. This level also requires a beginners understanding of musical notation, and sufficient knowledge of written music to learn pieces in the class. Sight-singing is not necessary for this course. You must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions. If you are new to City Lit singing classes, please take a moment to read our blog: Choosing a singing class at City lit which lists our full sequence of singing classes.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Live sessions are held in the classroom and materials are are shared on google classroom. Time is allowed for a vocal warm-up and technical exercises. The class comprises of mainly individual work with some demonstration, lecture and discussion of topics arising out of work in progress. Repertoire themes will be introduced by the tutor and you will have opportunity to experiment with your own choices within the theme. You will need to be able to learn new songs.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
A notebook and pencil, sheet music as required.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You may wish continue with this course for as many terms as you wish, and/or consider one of our Classical, Musical theatre or Contemporary singing workshops. For more information see our blog Choosing a singing class at City Lit.
Siobhan is a classically trained Soprano teaching at the City Lit since 2006. She has performed extensively during her career including several years singing with the A Cappella trio ‘The Madrigirls’, at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and with Paul Daniel conducting the Dartington Festival Orchestra. Her operatic roles include Euridice (Orfeo ed Euridice), Suzanna (Marriage of Figaro), Ginevra (Ariodante), Frasquita (Carmen) and Venus (Orpheus in the Underworld) as well as Maria (West side story), Velma (Chicago) and Mabel (Pirates of Penzance) on the lighter side. She has appeared as a soloist in many Oratorios as well as numerous recitals, most recently performing at Blackheath Halls, Pushkin House and the Swiss Church. Her favourite recital to date: Spanish song exploring the relationship between Joaquin Rodrigo and his contemporaries. She has a degree in Classics from King’s College London and a Diploma in Opera studies from Birkbeck University London and has trained with Sybil Michelow, Justin Lavender and Linda Hutchison. Her teaching expertise extends from Singing technique (including accent method) through to music theatre, planning recitals and teaching.
Trevor Alexander studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and has worked as a professional singer for over 30 years. Alongside his performing he has run vocal workshops and taught singing, and joined the teaching staff at City Lit in 2005. He began working with City Lit Opera on stage craft, performance skills and directing their scenes, and is thrilled that some of those students are now carving out a career in the profession. In 2006 Trevor joined the vocal teaching staff and began to teach the foundation level classes and has always found it extremely rewarding helping students to develop vocally, and enable them to explore the wealth of wonderful repertoire. Outside City Lit Trevor has worked professionally with many opera companies and travels all over the country singing in oratorio and concerts. He has just started a year's contract with the Royal Opera House Chorus and is preparing to sing The Marquis de la Forse for Midsummer Opera’s production of Dialogue of the Carmelites in November 2019.
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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Sight-singing is not necessary for this course.<br>You must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br>If you are new to City Lit singing classes, please take a moment to read our blog: <a href=" http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-singing-class-city-lit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Choosing a singing class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of singing classes.</p>Live sessions are held in the classroom and materials are are shared on google classroom. Time is allowed for a vocal warm-up and technical exercises. <br>The class comprises of mainly individual work with some demonstration, lecture and discussion of topics arising out of work in progress.<br>Repertoire themes will be introduced by the tutor and you will have opportunity to experiment with your own choices within the theme.<br>You will need to be able to learn new songs.A notebook and pencil, sheet music as required.You may wish continue with this course for as many terms as you wish, and/or consider one of our Classical, Musical theatre or Contemporary singing workshops. 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Sight-singing is not necessary for this course.<br>You must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br>If you are new to City Lit singing classes, please take a moment to read our blog: <a href=" http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-singing-class-city-lit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Choosing a singing class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of singing classes.</p>Live sessions are held in the classroom and materials are are shared on google classroom. Time is allowed for a vocal warm-up and technical exercises. <br>The class comprises of mainly individual work with some demonstration, lecture and discussion of topics arising out of work in progress.<br>Repertoire themes will be introduced by the tutor and you will have opportunity to experiment with your own choices within the theme.<br>You will need to be able to learn new songs.A notebook and pencil, sheet music as required.You may wish continue with this course for as many terms as you wish, and/or consider one of our Classical, Musical theatre or Contemporary singing workshops. For more information see our blog <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-singing-class-city-lit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Choosing a singing class at City Lit</a>.MusicSingingconfigurable
