Music

There are 171 courses available.

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• 'Can't Sing' Choir 1

  The inspiration for the BBC television show, The Can’t Sing Singers. This course is for those who really feel they can’t sing or pitch a note properly. Learn the elements of pitching and voice production and experience the pleasure of singing in parts - all those things you felt were beyond you. For complete beginners.

  Course dates:

  17 Apr 2012 – 26 Jun 2012

• 'Can't Sing' Choir 2: Classical and Folk-song

  For students with only a little experience of choral singing to develop confidence in a supportive atmosphere, with emphasis on singing in two parts. Tutor approval required.

  Course dates:

  18 Apr 2012 – 20 Jun 2012

• 'Can't Sing' Choir 2: Summer Jazz

  For students with a little experience of singing but who are interested in the jazz repertoire; gain confidence and take part in group numbers. Tutor approval required.

  Course dates:

  19 Apr 2012 – 20 Jun 2012

• 100 years of Pierrot Lunaire

  Not to be missed! An advanced workshop on Schoenberg's masterpiece looking at Sprechstimme and associated techniques with one of the leading performers of the work, Jane Manning. Places are limited: please contact the Music Administrator for an audition.

  Course dates:

  21 Jul 2012

• 20th-century Composition Techniques

  Analyse and learn to apply 20th-century composition techniques, selected according to student interest. You will need at least 5 years' experience on an instrument and with music notation. Join in any term.

  Course dates:

  19 Apr 2012 – 21 Jun 2012

• Accordion 1C

  Further develop your skills on piano accordion, playing solo and ensemble music. Explore a range of musical style from folk and tango to classics and popular tunes.

  Course dates:

  18 Apr 2012 – 20 Jun 2012

• Accordion 2C

  Improve your command of the accordion and gain confidence in playing solo and ensemble music, ranging from classics and standards to folk, musette and tango

  Course dates:

  18 Apr 2012 – 20 Jun 2012

• Acoustic Guitar 1C

  Develop your guitar technique and playing in folk and pop styles, working towards Preliminary (ABRSM) standard. Suitable for players with a term's experience. Tutor approval required.

  Course dates:

  16 Apr 2012 – 25 Jun 2012

  16 Apr 2012 – 25 Jun 2012

• Acoustic Guitar 2C

  Further develop your guitar technique in playing folk, pop and rock music, working towards Grade 4/5 (ABRSM) level. Suitable for players with at least a year's experience. Tutor approval required.

  Course dates:

  16 Apr 2012 – 25 Jun 2012

• Acoustic Guitar 3C: Jazz/Celtic

  Develop your guitar technique with a focus on celtic and ragtime music, working towards Grade 4/5 (ABRSM) level.Suitable for players with at least two years' experience. Tutor approval required.

  Course dates:

  21 Apr 2012 – 23 Jun 2012