5 Day Course Detail.

13 - 17 August 2012

Do you like to sing?

Do you like to play an instrument?

Do you like to act and maybe dance?

Our course gives you the opportunity to choose where you want to put the emphasis on performance - but also maybe to have a taste of the other sides of putting on a show too.

Music Theatre

The week will be built around a full production of a special version of a well known stage musical.

From casting on the first morning you have just four and a half days to thoroughly learn all the music, words, action and dance.

Late on Friday afternoon it's the public performance! 

Katherine & Alex, your music theatre coaches.

It's hard work, but great fun and will leave you with a fantastic sense of achievement at the end of the week.

There are parts for the extroverts who like to take the lead, and there are plenty of opportunities for secondary roles and chorus work.

 The Orchestra

We use the term 'orchestra' loosely.  We welcome ANY musicians with at least a reasonable ability to get a tune from their instrument.  Think approximately at least Grade 3 or above in skill.

More experienced performers of say grades 6 - 8 will also gain a great deal from the week as our professional teachers will work to provide challenging activities for all students according to ability.

Among the opportunities for instrumentalists will be: . . .

Play with the 'pit band' for the end of week stage musical show.

Learn to improvise a jazz solo.

Play with various ensembles with different styles of music.

Compose and play original music inspired by the group.

Learn stage presentation and take solo and group performance opportunities throughout the week.

. . . and more.

Our instrumental teachers, Olly, Vicky & Paul.

Read more about the teachers here

The Choir

If you like to sing then the 'Glee Choir' will give you the best opportunity to shine. 

We'll tackle modern songs with harmony and action.  We'll work on putting on a real performance, beyond just getting the notes all right.

If you like to sing solo we'll make sure you get some good coaching and opportunities to perform with an audience.  If, however, you prefer to blend in with the chorus then that's fine too. 

You don't need any formal qualification to join the choir.  Just bring your enthusiasm and be prepared to work and to learn.

Dates:

Monday 13 to Friday 17 August 2012

Venue:

Oakham School, Rutland. (We are very grateful to Oakham school for their support in helping us to provide this course at their premises).

Times:

9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. each day.  There are no residential facilities and participants will return home each day. 

The show and the music played will be chosen especially to match the abilities of the students.

That is why we ask to have all bookings confirmed as early as possible to give us time to plan.

A high quality, cooked lunch will be available each day, included in the cost of the course.

Reserve your places now by clicking here