Music

• '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:

  10 Jan 2012 – 20 Mar 2012

  17 Apr 2012 – 19 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:

  11 Jan 2012 – 21 Mar 2012

  18 Apr 2012 – 20 Jun 2012

• 'Can't Sing' Choir 2: Popular Music

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

  Course dates:

  12 Jan 2012 – 22 Mar 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

• 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:

  12 Jan 2012 – 22 Mar 2012

  19 Apr 2012 – 21 Jun 2012

• Accordion 1B

  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:

  11 Jan 2012 – 21 Mar 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 2B

  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:

  11 Jan 2012 – 21 Mar 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 1B

  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:

  9 Jan 2012 – 19 Mar 2012

  16 Jan 2012 – 26 Mar 2012