C3328 - Sing the World (all levels)

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Start Date: 20/04/2027      End Date: 22/06/2027        Start Time: 18:30      End Time: 20:00        Hours per Week: 1.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £90.00 (tuition)     £172.00 (overseas)     £28.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Cynthia Gerald        No of Places: 16
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Celebrate music from around the world in a welcoming and inclusive singing group.
This lively and enjoyable course invites adult learners of all abilities to explore songs from a wide range of global traditions, rhythms, and cultures.
You will learn and perform uplifting group songs such as funky numbers from the West Indies and beautiful African harmony songs, while also exploring different tempos, rhythms, and musical styles from around the world. Sessions include vocal warm ups, learning songs by ear, and developing confidence through group singing.
There are opportunities for solo singing and improvisation for those who wish to try it, but no one is ever required to sing on their own. Beginners are supported step by step in a relaxed environment, while more experienced singers can challenge themselves with harmonies, solo lines, or creative expression.
The course encourages listening, respect, and shared participation, ensuring that everyone’s voice is valued. Together, the group will work towards an End of Year performance, celebrating progress, achievement, and the joy of singing together.
No prior singing experience is needed—just a willingness to join in and explore music from different cultures.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Take part in vocal warm up activities using basic breathing and posture techniques to prepare the voice for singing.
* Sing a range of songs from different world traditions as part of a group, demonstrating awareness of rhythm, tempo, and style.
* Sing simple harmonies or layered vocal parts during group exercises and songs.
* Demonstrate increased confidence in singing, shown through active participation in group singing and optional solo or improvised sections.
* Identify key features of at least two global singing traditions, shared through group discussion or reflection.
* Contribute to an end of year group performance, performing songs learned during the course.
* Reflect on personal progress and confidence, identifying skills developed and outlining a possible next step in singing or creative learning.
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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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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are 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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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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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
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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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
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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