Jazz Vocal Performance (C00216-121302)

Course Overview:

Your course will further develop your jazz singing in a practical, fun and creative environment which will offer you much opportunity to perform. Your individual style will be nurtured and developed throughout the course.

Entry Requirements:

You will be able to sing some jazz songs already although not necessarily jazz, and have some appreciation of pitch.
Some knowledge of music theory will be useful and level 1 literacy important as handouts will be distributed at different times to reinforce learning.

Course Content:

Your course will present a nurturing environment and solid grounding for developing your jazz singing. Sessions will include activities and topics such as :

Developing an awareness and appreciation of your voice and how to develop it to best support your singing.
Developing a structured practice routine and development program.
Learning and fully appreciating each song in your repertoire.
Understanding form and song structure
Developing confidence and all aspects of performance skills
Working with and communicating with other musicians
Listening to and appreciating the classic vocalists

Assessment Methods:

There is no formal assessment on this course although you will be able to identify individual goals and later reflect on your development. Your tutor will assess your learning and progress through the practical nature of the classes.

Additional Information:

The course will include some performance opportunities at college concerts and events including a weekly Saturday lunchtime ‘open mic’ session. Your tutor may recommend some music reference books and recordings to listen to.

• If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email ccs@racc.ac.uk.

• If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk, telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

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Bring To First Class:

Notebook and pencil

Attendance:

Attendance throughout the course will help you gain maximum benefit from the course.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

You may wish to progress to further jazz singing courses at RACC such as Jazz Vocal performance or be interested to attend one the new courses to be planned for 2011.12 such as Basic Jazz Piano for Singers C00415-111201.
For further information and guidance please see the website or contact ccs@racc.ac.uk .
or attend one of the Music Open Days:
Thurs 25/08/11 – 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Sat 03/09/11 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sat 10/09/11 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Alternative Courses:

• C00789-121301 Jazz Choir - An Introduction
  Start: 06/06/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• C00790-121301 Jazz Guitar - An Introduction
  Start: 06/06/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• C00791-121301 Jazz Piano - An Introduction
  Start: 06/06/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (20:00 to 21:30)
• C00217-121306 Jazz Vocal Masterclass 1
  Start: 20/04/2013 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (11:30 to 13:30)
• C00529-121301 Summer Jazz at Richmond Jazz School
  Start: 22/07/2013 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (10:00 to 18:00)
• C00252-121302 Taster - Jazz Ensembles
  Start: 25/05/2013 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Sat (13:00 to 14:00)

How to Enrol:

Please enrol online through our website http://www.racc.ac.uk or visit one of our College receptions based in Richmond (Parkshot) or Twickenham (Clifden). If you require further information about this or any other music course please contact Julian Costello on: 0208 891 5907 ex 4014 or email julian.costello@racc.ac.uk

Frequently Asked Questions:

6. “What is Level 1 Literacy and why is it important?”

Level 1 Literacy is approximately grades D-G at GCSE or equivalent and we feel it is important to make students aware of this minimum requirement for this course environment as some course information is likely to be presented in a written form. If you want to do this course and do not have this level please contact ccs@racc.ac.uk or attend one of the Music Open Days to meet the Curriculum Leader for these courses:
Thurs 25/08/11 – 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Sat 03/09/11 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sat 10/09/11 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Information Advice and Guidance:

You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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