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Music Theory: Beyond Grade 5 is suitable for students aged 16 or above working towards Music Theory examinations upwards from ABRSM Grade 5. Topics covered include:
• How to realise the figured bass harmony in keyboard, SATB and Trio Sonata textures
• How to complete short Classical or Romantic keyboard pieces
• How to continue solo melodies
Course 1 Dates: 27th July - 1st August 2020, 11am – 4pm
Course 2 Dates: 20th - 24th July 2020, 11am – 5pm
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Prop Making Skills introduces you to a range of creative techniques that will enable you to take easily obtainable materials, tools, and objects and create realistic and compelling props.
The course covers:
• Sculpting in clay and other materials
• Mould making in plaster, alginate and silicone
• Polystyrene carving and scrimming
• An introduction to 3D printing
• Textures and surface finishes
• Visiting the Museum of London to select an object to copy
Dates: 20th - 24th July 2020, 10am – 5pm
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
This hands-on course introduces you to the practical, creative and technological aspects of sound design and management for the stage.
The course covers the purpose and timeline of theatre sound, modern roles (Sound Designer, Principal Sound Engineer and Sound Operator) and an introduction to relevant software and equipment:
• Software: QLab and Pro Tools
• Equipment: Mics, cables, desks, speakers, computers and interfaces
• FX recording and editing
• Aspects of Sound Design: Atmospheres, spot fx, practicals and reinforcement
Dates: 20th - 24th July 2020, 10am - 5pm
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
You will get hands-on experience rigging and focusing lanterns and guidance on how to draw a lighting plan.
The course covers:
• Safe working and electrical theory, including a practical plug wiring exercise
• Basic fault finding
• Use of DMX to control dimmers, moving lights, scrollers etc.
• Advice on how to prepare for a show
• Advice on how to control lights using manual and memory desks
The course includes a visit to a live show.
20th -24th July 2020, 10am – 5pm
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Stage Management teams are at the core of a production, communicating, coordinating, organising and bringing together all production and creative departments.
This one week course offers an introduction in to the world of the stage management team and the skills required to work with a creative team.
20th July - 24th July 2020
Please visit the Guildhall School website, or contact us for further information.
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Join this production arts short course for a unique opportunity to learn from Guildhall’s experienced staff in a supportive environment in our central London location.
This weekend course offers an introduction to the world of opera from a stage management point of view; the logistics of working with opera singers, and how an opera production is scheduled. The course also introduces participants to the basics of how to cue music, progressing on to following opera scores and the history of opera.
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Join us for a week of creative and inspirational activities in and around world-class arts and learning organisations, the Guildhall School and the Barbican.
During the week you’ll have the chance to get hands-on with Film, Music, Drama, Dance and Digital with expert guidance from practising artists and leaders.
Dates: 3rd -7th August 2020
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Our Video Projection Mapping course offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop the necessary skills to prepare content and project video onto a 3D structure.
The course will introduce you to the basic principles and techniques of digital video mapping:
• Preparing your digital content
• Setting up your hardware
• Keystoning, image correction and distortions
• How to mask and map video to a 3D object.
Dates:20th - 24th July, 10am-5pm
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
This course will give you a chance to experience Guildhall School’s world leading vocal training led by senior staff from the Vocal Studies department. With a joint focus on class teaching and extensive 1 to 1 coaching, participants will work towards an informal concert at the end of the course.
Dates: 20th - 24th July, 10am – 4pm
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
We offer a wide range of short courses across music, drama, production arts and collaborative performing arts. Whether you’re thinking about learning something completely new, exploring a hobby or passion, or just brushing up on existing skills, we have something for you.
We have a brand new range of Evening Courses for adults throughout the Spring and Summer terms, and courses for all ages in both the Easter & Summer holidays. Residential options are available for many of our Summer Schools. Please get in touch or visit our website to find out more information.
Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Hampstead Piano Academy is a private piano school that provides music tuition at all levels and ages.
Lessons in the Hampstead Studio from £30. Home visits are also available.
All teachers are prizewinners and active performers internationally.
Open Monday-Sunday 9am-9pm
All ages welcome
7B Langland gardens, NW3 6QD, United Kingdom
Stimulating programme for all levels of cl and sax players from gr 4/5 to professional, taking place at Harrogate Ladies College, Harrogate. Combination of classes, ens, perf w/shops and individual lessons from renowned tutors. Those wishing to play/perf are asked to prepare appropriate set pieces for classes, and chmbr works for coaching in ens playing. Dates: 23rd & 27th August 2020
Windstruments, 3 Croft Avenue, Crossflatts, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2DT, United Kingdom
Courses and masterclasses in singing, choral music, guitar and wind instruments (and more) for adults playing grade V and above. Informal atmosphere and warm welcome. Come and expand repertoire, improve technique and make new friends!
Hawkwood CFT, Painswick Old Rd, Stroud, GL6 7QW, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, GL6 7QW, United Kingdom
Choral singing, guitar, photography and painting holidays in Europe since 1998. Past courses held in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the UK and Hungary. Visit our website for dates and details.
Our venues are carefully chosen so the group can stay together close to places of interest, in spectacular locations. Throughout the week, a variety of excursions and activities are offered to enhance the holiday experience. A challenging creative programme and an active social schedule guarantee an unforgettable holiday.
Wide variety of music-making and appreciation holidays with expert tuition throughout the yr. Open to all standards from beginners to the more experienced. Courses inc Bach & Mozart Appreciation, Jazz Singing, Choral Singing, Gilbert and Sullivan, Singing for Pleasure.
Catalyst House, 720 Centennial Court, Centennial Park, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SY, United Kingdom
Course on small group playing and improvisation, residential and non-residential, aimed at players with some experience. Also many music appreciation and jazz comp courses.
Higham Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CA13 9SH
Type: Non profit-making organisation. Courses offered: Individual tuition in all orch insts, hp, pno, rcdrs, singing, comp, gui and kbs (classical, folk, rock, blues, etc). Beginners to diploma. Music appreciation classes age 1-7; adult music appreciation talks. Ens, orchs, gui groups, rcdr ens, children's choir, chmbr music. Summer specialist courses for pno, fl, cl, vc, vn, children's summer music courses and an adult beginners orch.
Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6BA, United Kingdom
International residential summer school for all singers and players of wind, brass (cornetts & sackbuts), bowed/plucked strings & continuo instruments (folk, period, modern). William Lyons joins our team of world class inspirational tutors for our 10th year in 2020. Learn in a very inclusive supportive & friendly environment. Generous student bursaries. The course offers a unique, all encompassing and creative opportunity to explore the common ground and connections between early, folk & traditional music in a beautiful rural retreat in Yorkshire. 17-21 August 2020
258 Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DS, United Kingdom
IMS Prussia Cove was founded in 1972 by violinist Sándor Végh as a centre of excellence for young musicians. Now under the Artistic Direction of cellist Steven Isserlis the annual spring Masterclasses offer an environment dedicated to music-making of the highest standards, fostering a continuous process of learning and discovery which has inspired many of the world’s greatest performers. Classes are for string players, pianists and chamber ensembles, aged 16-30. Regular professors include: Thomas Adès, Steven Isserlis, András Keller, Ralph Kirshbaum, Ferenc Rados, Thomas Riebl, Gerhard Schulz.
Unit 2 Old Paradise Yard, 20 Carlisle Lane, London, SE1 7LG, United Kingdom
Please contact for further details.
Musicroots, c/o Band on the Wall, 25 Swan St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ