Music
We offer a wide range of part-time, evening and weekend music courses at many levels to suit your needs and aspirations, with highly motivated teachers. You can learn to play a variety of instruments, or further develop your skills. Explore jazz, learn or improve your singing and work in our professionally-equipped music technology studio.
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Sonic Arts 2: interactive sound projects
Course Date: Fri 23 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCreate your own interactive sound projects without being tied to a computer, and challenge preconceptions of what it means to make an instrument or artwork. This course is a progression from Sonic Arts with a focus on practical projects and group experimentation. Students who have previously attended Arduino Workshop will be supported to progress their work.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00 -
String winter school
Course Date: Sun 25 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn technique, repertoire and ensemble skills for all orchestral strings. Develop your confidence and make new string friends. For players at grade 3 or above. sessions are: 25 Nov 10:30 - 13:30 & 9 Dec 10:30 - 16:30.
Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £42.00 -
Flute and clarinet choir
Course Date: Sun 2 Dec 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOpen to intermediate/advanced flutes and clarinets to play a range of baroque, pop, jazz and world music in a group. Great for sight-reading and ensemble skills! Alto flute, piccolo, Eb and bass clarinets welcome. Tutor: Lindsey Fillingham.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £30.00 -
Great works: Handel's Messiah
Course Date: Mon 3 Dec 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHandel was a famous opera composer. What inspired him to write Messiah and why has it lasted? We explore its background and individual numbers, considering its popularity then and now. Hallelujah!Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £31.00Concession: £24.00 -
Piano masterclass
Course Date: Wed 5 Dec 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn intensive masterclass for pianists at grade 8 standard and above, comprising two three-hour sessions. This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with technique.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Orchestra workshop
Course Date: Tue 11 Dec 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA fun, intensive workshop for players of orchestral instruments with good music reading skills. Please contact the Music department for availability of places for your instrument.
Tutors: Anthony Bailey (conductor) & Robert Puzey (leader).Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £40.00 -
Introduction to musical analysis: module 1
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to the major building blocks of music. Learn about melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form and performance directions, and how to recognise these facets within further areas of study. Tutor: Pauline Greene
This course has a scheduled break week: 18th February.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Musicianship 3: aural training 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis practical course focuses on sight-singing and aural perception to develop your general musicianship. Gain a deeper understanding of different tonalities, develop your ability to pick out notes in chords, write down melodies that you hear, and improve rhythmic accuracy. Based on the famous Kodály method. Leads to part 3 next term. Break week: 18 Feb. Tutor: [external website].Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £135.00Concession: £103.00 -
Piano/keyboards 1: module 3
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis is the final module of our second year piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music. Taught in the digital piano classroom, with one keyboard per student.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Violin and viola 3: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have been learning violin/viola for two to three years (playing at grade 2-3 standard), take the next step to learn vibrato, positions above 1st, and improved bow control. This course continues with module 3 next term. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Clarinet 1: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetContinue learning the basics of playing clarinet in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least a term. Continues to module 3 next term.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Sing blues
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnjoy this exploration of blues vocal style and repertoire. Includes the challenge of writing and singing your
own blues.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Jazz singing 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor singers who have completed 'Jazz singing 1', or who have equivalent experience and ability in the jazz idiom. Develop your jazz conception, solo performance and expand your repertoire. Continues to 'Jazz singing 3' next term.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Advanced singers' workshop (song): module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor experienced classical singers (at least 5 years' one-to-one lessons) with good vocal technique to explore the rich repertoire of song, and develop expressive and communicative skills. This is module 2 of a full-year course.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £152.00 -
Piano/keyboards foundation: module 3
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis is the final module of our foundation year of piano classes. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards foundation: module 2’ or and have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship. Taught in the digital piano classroom, with one keyboard per student.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00