Course Content
COURSE CONTENT
The first session will include a simple exercise to find the best part for you to sing.
N.B. You will NOT be asked to sing on your own.
Each week will follow a similar pattern:
* A physical warm up. We do this to relax, get the blood flowing and get rid of any tension.
* A vocal warm up. Just as athletes do some exercises before getting serious, the voice needs coaxing into action.
* A craft session. Each week we will address a different aspect of singing (see below) and do some exercises
so that we can feel what happens and understand the need for it.
* A section rehearsal. We split into four voice parts and spend 15-20 minutes learning notes for a song.
* Mass sing. Everyone back together again where we put the song together and try out some of our craft
The course is six weeks long. On the last night you will be encouraged to bring friends and family along to witness the
results of your hard work. We will do a slightly shortened class and then stage a mini-concert in which the Rolling Hills
Chorus will sing a few songs and then ask you to join us on the risers to perform the new song that you have learned.
The Main Focus of the Craft Sessions will be as follows:
1. 16th Feb
The Vocal Mechanism
Introduction and laying the foundations
2. 23rd Feb
Posture and Breathing
Involving the whole body
3. 2nd Mar
Vocal Freedom
Opening up the sound
4. 9th Mar
Support Gaining full control
5. 16th Mar
Resonance Producing full, rich tone that is exciting to listen to
6. 23rd Mar
Vowels, Articulation & Visuals
Standardising the vowel sounds, so we sing with one accent!
Communicating the meaning of the song
You are encouraged to bring your family and friends on the last night.
