Sing musical theatre: ensemble
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- Start Date: 21 May 2025End Date: 09 Jul 2025Wed (Evening): 18:30 - 21:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 8 sessions (over -8 weeks)Course Code: MF324CTutors: Katherine StrohmaierFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
- Start Date: 17 Sep 2025End Date: 03 Dec 2025Wed (Evening): 19:45 - 21:15In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 11 sessions (over -12 weeks)Course Code: MF324ATutors: Katherine StrohmaierFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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What is the course about?
This course will cover a range of ensemble songs from popular Broadway shows, in a variety of styles. Time will be spent learning harmonies, solo lines and semi staging for each number.
What will we cover?
- Learning ensemble songs from musicals.
- How to sing with feeling for the style of the song and understanding of its place in the show.
- The techniques required to sing musical theatre repertoire.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Perform a Broadway/West End show tune (in a group and as a soloist within the group) with confidence and in character.
- Sing as part of group in harmony.
- Have an awareness of the various singing technique required to sing musical theatre repertoire
- Learn how to follow scores more confidently.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
From beginner to advanced, the course is open to anyone interested in singing and performing show songs.
Ideally you will be able to sing in tune and in time, and be able to follow instructions in English.
Sheet music will be used so some familiarity with musical notation is desirable but not essential.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Each class will start with a physical and vocal warm up and you will learn through singing together and solo, with demonstration and feedback from the tutor. To aid your progress on this course, you may need to do some practice between the sessions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
-The tutor will supply music for all songs.
-You may find it useful to have a notebook & pencil, and a folder for your music.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
We offer Musical Theatre Workshop courses termly. We also have choral singing throughout the year: Choral singing for pleasure and Choir at lunchtime, Contemporary Choir (multiple dates available, please check carefully before you book).
Full details about our vocal programme are listed in our blog: Choosing a singing class at City lit or for more information please contact the music office for advice.
Katherine is a music director, actor, singer, and vocal coach based in London and Brighton. She has appeared in theatre productions across the U.S. and internationally, and as a concert vocalist with Opéra de Rennes, Pasadena Symphony-Pops, Seattle Symphony, and acclaimed pianist Peter Nero. She has taught singers of all ages and at all stages of learning for nearly two decades, and was a musical theatre instructor, singing teacher, and music director at Cornish College of the Arts before relocating to the UK. Katherine holds a Master of Science in Performance Science from the Royal College of Music.
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.