Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July
A short course designed to help singers improve and feel more confident in their ability to read music and sight-sing, particularly within a rehearsal context. The full course consists of two afternoon workshops and is entirely appropriate for all abilities - no prior knowledge of music notation is required.
The details
When and Where?
Saturday 22nd July
Sunday 23rd July
1pm - 6pm
1pm - 6pm
Stockton on the Forest Village Hall
Stockton on the Forest Village Hall
Can't make both dates?
Don't worry! Although completing both dates will give the best experience, the course is structured so that you can just attend either session without the other and still gain a lot from it.
Just look for the 'Part 1' and 'Part 2' options on the booking page.
Course Schedule
(A pre-course survey will be sent out to ensure that this content is fully tailored to you)
Part 1 - Saturday 22nd July
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How to read musical notation (from absolute basics upwards, tailored to your needs)
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Interval training to work out how far away pitches are from each other, and to sing them at sight.
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How to 'note bash' pitches on a piano / app so that you can work on your harmony lines at home
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Practical exercises in large and small groups on all topics, with both peer and instructor feedback.
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Tea and coffee provided throughout the session
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Social afterwards at the pub for anyone who wished to join!
Part 2 - Sunday 23rd July
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Interval training and sight singing practice, with a focus on sight singing flats and sharps
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Sight singing rhythms
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Music theory that can help us make intelligent guesses while sight singing
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Sight singing in a group rehearsal setting
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Practical exercises in large and small groups on all topics, with both peer and teacher feedback.
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Recaps and conclusions of the course
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Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the session.
Zoom Observers
For those unable to make it in person, the entire course will be streamed on Zoom. Although the course has a lot of practical exercises, these can all be done at home - the main difference is that Zoom observers will not get 1-2-1 support or feedback. The Zoom call will be facilitated by another member of staff so that questions, comments or insights can be answered or relayed to the room, making it as interactive as possible. Some exercises will make use of break out rooms, and all handouts will be sent out as PDFs to Zoom observers in advance.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
Prices and online booking can be found here
Under 18?
York Stage are hosting a 'Decipher the Dots: Youth Edition' on Tues 25th and Weds 26th July. For more info please click here
Getting Here
Stockton on the Forest Village Hall is situated on the main street in Stockton on the Forest 5 miles to the North of York just off the A64. There is a free car park to the rear of the building, and a regular Coastliner bus service stops outside the hall. The hall is wheelchair accessible, and more details on its accessibility can be found here
Stockton on the Forest Village Hall
Sandy Lane
York
YO32 9UR
Sound good?
Time to get signed up! Places are limited so do book sooner rather than later to guarantee a space.