Advanced Solo Singing Masterclasses

When & Where

2 May 2023 - 4 July 2023 ( 27 hours, 9 weeks )
Afternoon, Tuesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Tutor Panaretos Kyriatzidis
Course Code W22VSSA01C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This course is suitable for very advanced singing students (Grade 8 and beyond) or professionals at the early stages of their development, who wish to advance their solo performance skills in classical repertoire, particularly in the context of recitals & auditions, and with a focus on operatic arias – although other classical solo repertoire such as concert songs and oratorio are welcome. The course is led by vocal coach Panaretos Kyriatzidis with the support of the Head of Opera at Morley College, Michalis Angelakis.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Develop interpretation of solo singing repertoire at advanced level
Build up confidence when singing in audition or recital setting
Expand knowledge of solo classical repertoire (arias, songs, oratorio)
Develop collaborative skills with a piano accompanist
Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes an

Cost

Full fee

£345

Concession fee

£260

Class format and activities

The course takes the form of weekly masterclasses. You are invited to bring along your chosen repertoire of solo arias, songs or oratorio pieces, in consultation with the tutor. At the beginning of each session, the tutor allocates individual timeslots for everyone present. During these sessions, you are asked to perform your chosen repertoire with the tutor accompanying and coaching from the piano. Various elements may be explored including interpretation of the score, pronunciation of the text technical aspects etc. The rest of the group participates in peer feedback, questions and answers, and occasional group exercises. In order to ensure you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor, alongside advice on further repertoire. There is an informal performance and final feedback session at the end of the term, and a simple video-recording will be made available for your personal use.

Entry requirements

This course is only suitable for very advanced singers, who are of at least Grade 8 or equivalent standard in singing. Approval is needed to enrol on this course, and you may be asked to come in for an audition. If you wish to be considered, please contact the music department at ann.cowling@morleycollege.ac.uk

What you need to know before you enrol

What you need

Two copies of your music, one for the tutor and one for yourself. Own recording equipment, such as mobile phones, or other material for taking notes for maximum progress.

What you can do next

You can repeat this course, or you can audition for other advanced courses, such as: - Introduction to Opera Performance & Morley Opera School - Singing Masterclass in Lieder, French Song or English Song