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Course Overview

Course Overview
A range of songs from different parts of the world. Funky group numbers from the West Indies, beautiful African Harmony songs. There will be opportunities to sing solos (though no one has to sing on their own) and improvise.
We will work towards an End of Year performance.
You will be given the opportunity to explore diverse songs from around the world with different tempos and rhythms.
All learners will be listened to and will have an equal voice.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Learn ways of warming up the voice;
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Learn a range of songs from different parts of the world;
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Acquire greater knowledge of singing traditions from across the globe;
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Develop greater confidence in solo singing;
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Learn some performance skills.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
None apart from a willingness to sing in a group.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Your voice and a plastic A4 pocket to put song scripts/scores.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
Further singing courses in Jazz or Gospel singing.

You may wish to enrol on other courses held at Idea Store Learning. Please see a course guide for further information or speak with your tutor.

Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of experience knowledge or current skills.

The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.

You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course and you will participate in regular self-assessment.

Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course, to help you work to your full potential.

At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
Your tutor will give you on-going feedback.
You will have an individual learning plan to monitor your own progress:
You will feel more confident and less inhibited about singing in a group.
You should feel greater body awareness as a singer and stronger listening and rhythmic skills.
You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom.
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Other Info

Other Info
To maximise your chances of benefiting from the course fully we expect you to attend all scheduled sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of the class.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors. For further information, email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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Cynthia Gerald
08/06/2021
06/07/2021
1.50 hrs per wk
5 weeks
£32.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£9.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£71.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
20