Music “This is one of the best classes I have been to at City Lit. There is a real emphasis on learning and it is always clear what our objectives are. At the same time the class is often good fun. I really like the teacher’s approach.” Student, Jazz harmony and ear training Music appreciation............................ 81 Instrumental....................................... 81 Piano and keyboards.........................82 Singing................................................83 Musicianship.......................................83 Music production and technology.......................................84 Jazz and popular music.....................86 Auditions and advice: If your course code is starred (*) you need to attend an informal advice/ audition session to make sure the level is right for you. Times and days are listed below, no appointment is necessary unless otherwise stated. Please have something prepared to play or sing, bring sheet music and your instrument (if applicable). For music technology enquiries only please contact [email protected]. – Online at www.citylit.ac.uk – Call us 020 7831 7831 – Pop in and enrol in person – Fill in and post the enrolment form in the back of this brochure Advice/auditions for courses in this prospectus: These sessions run every week during term time only: Tue: 17:30–18:30, room 212 Wed: 12:30–13:30, room 208 Wed: 17:30–18:30, rooms 208 and 211 Thu: 17:30–18:30, room 208 Department contact 020 7492 2630 [email protected] Audition times for courses starting in September 2012: Sat 14 July: 10:30–13:30 Thu 19 July: 16:00–19:00 How to enrol Telephone hours Mon–Fri 10:30–18:30 Specialist auditions for September 2012: Music foundation level 1: Mon 9 July, 10.00 prompt. Allow all morning for tests Music foundation level 2: Wed 11 July, 09.45 prompt. Allow all morning for tests. Music Access courses, 1 and 2 years: Wed 11 July, 09.45 prompt. Allow all morning for tests. Jazz course year 1: Sat 21 July: 11:00 prompt, room 215 Jazz course years 2 and 3: Sat 21 July: 14:00 prompt, room 215 Students interested in City Opera should contact the Music department from June onwards about July auditions. Music practice rooms: If you’re enrolled on a music course you can pay an hourly fee to use a practice room, available Mon–Fri, 10.30–18.00. Rooms are equipped with an upright piano. To book, call 020 7492 2630 at least one day in advance of your preferred time. We are only able to offer block bookings of two weeks at a time. Please note that availability is restricted at certain times due to course use of the rooms and demands on staff. 081 COURSE Music 081 CODE DATE(S) DAY(S) TIME WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC. Music appreciation No previous musical knowledge is necessary for these courses. Stravinsky - musical Explore the musical journey of one of the most influential composers of the twentieth century. chameleon Discover the works of a composer who pushed the boundaries of musical design. Tutor: Karen Betley MD024 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 15:30 - 17:30 10 KS £119 £67 £32 New music Explore different strands of our varied contemporary musical culture: mainstream, minimalist, ‘crossover’ and complex. Improve your familiarity with recent music, listening to a variety of works and seeking the genuinely new. Tutor: Malcolm Miller MD037 20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri 11:00 - 13:00 10 KS £119 £67 £32 City Lit at Kings place Since opening in 2008 Kings Place has become one of Europe’s leading cultural venues, boasting diverse and broad-minded programmes. Come and explore fresh insights into familiar and unfamiliar music, with a pre-concert talk followed by a live performance. Fee includes ticket and lecture. Cutting edge: Ilan Volkov Renowned conductor Ilan Volkov is joined by leading soloists in a cutting edge programme including and friends Morton Feldman. Course runs in partnership with Kings Place, a new centre for music, art, literature and food. Concert starts at 20:00. Tutor: Malcolm Miller New MD043 30 Apr Mon 18:00 - 19:00 1 OS £20NC£20 £20 Tchaikovsky festival with Internationally renowned pianist Martino Tirimo presents a selection of Tchaikovsky’s characterful and Martino Tirimo colourful piano oeuvre. Course runs in partnership with Kings Place, a new centre for music, art, literature and food. Concert starts at 19:30. Tutor: Malcolm Miller New MD044 16 May Wed 18:00 - 19:00 1 OS £20NC£20 £20 Mozart and Schubert: Leading ensembles of the Royal Academy of Music, including the Castalian Quartet and Max Welford, Chamber music treasures perform two masterpieces of the chamber repertoire. This course runs in partnership with Kings Place, a new centre for music, art, literature and food. Concert starts at 19:30. Tutor: Malcolm Miller New MD045 15 Jun Fri 18:00 - 19:00 1 OS £20NC£20 £20 Popular music appreciation Progressive rock: Sgt Pepper’s children Discover how, from the late 60s, bands like King Crimson, Yes and Pink Floyd created new possibilities in popular music, reinventing rock in the process. Tutor: Toby Manning MD810 27 May Sun 10:30 - 15:30 1 KS £38NC£38 £38 Opera in focus Lectures and discussions about selected operas, covering their historical, literary and performing backgrounds, with the help of audiovisual recordings and the occasional live performance. Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ Find out about two great singing communities: the poor of Catfish Row and the crew of the HMS and Britten’s ‘Billy Budd’ Endeavour. Tutor: David Nice MD032 16 Apr - 2 Jul Mon 16:00 - 18:00 10 KS £119 £67 £32 Music appreciation on a Sunday Tchaikovsky and Pushkin Explore Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin and how Tchaikovsky interpreted it. Ideal if you are interested in seeing how music and literature interact. Tutor: Karen Betley, Eugeniya Clark MD801 3 Jun Sun 10:30 - 15:30 1 KS £38NC£38 £38 Instrumental String ensembles See also ‘The art of accompaniment’, page 83. Introduction to string Learn how to play in an ensemble in a fun and stimulating environment and work towards an informal ensemble playing performance. Ideal for those starting out playing in ensembles and for those who have some experience. For players of violin, viola, cello and double bass who have been learning for at least a year/up to grade 3. Tutor: Susan Harrison New ME997 9 Jul - 10 Jul Mon & Tue 18:30 - 21:30 1 KS £57NC£57 £57 String quartets Explore the richly rewarding string quartet repertoire in a friendly, supportive environment. Ideal for those who are at least grade 6 with fluent sight-reading skills. Tutor: Mayda Narvey New ME127B* 24 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 18:30 - 21:30 5 KS £113 £113 £54 Building a string Enjoy improving your ensemble playing skills and making music. Take part in two string orchestra rehearsal performance sessions and a performance. You will need four to five years’ playing experience. Tutor: Robert Puzey New ME907* 5 Jul - 6 Jul Thu & Fri 18:30 - 21:30 1 KS £57NC£57 £57 Polish your string Come and improve your string quartet playing during your lunch break! Players may enrol for the course quartet playing individually or as a pre-formed quartet but should be at least grade 7 standard. Repertoire will be announced two weeks prior to the class. Tutor: Mayda Narvey New ME998* 10 Jul - 13 Jul Tue - Fri 12:00 - 14:00 1 KS £38NC£38 £38 Classical guitar Fingerstyle guitar workshop You will look at three pieces in detail from early music to Latin American to jazz/blues, and learn how to perform them to a high standard. Tutor: Tony Rowden New ME996* 4 Jul - 11 Jul Wed 18:30 - 20:30 2 KS £38NC£38 £38 Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600 082 Music COURSE CODE DATE(S) DAY(S) TIME WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC. Ukulele Ukulele for beginners Ukulele intermediate Learn the chords, strumming techniques and basic tuning that will enable you to play the ukulele. You will be able to play whole songs by the end of the course. Ukuleles provided for the sessions. Tutor: Jake Rodrigues ME809 17 Jun - 1 Jul Sun 11:00 - 12:30 3 KS £42NC£42 £42 If you already play ukulele or guitar, come and learn new tricks with chord theory, picking and split strokes. Ukuleles can be provided but bring your own if you have one. Tutor: Jake Rodrigues ME811* 17 Jun - 1 Jul Sun 13:00 - 14:30 3 KS £42NC£42 £42 Further courses for musicians Reflective practice Maximise your musical skills by improving your practice and classroom learning strategies. Develop for musicians effective learning skills through group activities, discussion and demonstrations. Please bring your own instrument (piano and drums provided). All musicians and singers welcome! Tutor: Michael Bennett New MG912 12 Jul Thu 11:00 - 16:00 1 KS £38NC£38 £38 Alexander technique Learn how the Alexander technique can help you transform the quality of action in playing, gain more for musicians control of breathing and improve stage presence by becoming aware of and unlearning habits of misuse. Please bring your instrument to the session (does not apply to pianists). Tuesday session finishes at 13.00. Tutor: Brita Forsstrom New MG915 10 Jul - 11 Jul Tue & Wed 10:00 - 16:00 1 KS £68NC£68 £68 Record your performance Recording from a performer’s and a sound engineer’s perspective using portable digital recording equipment. Learn to edit and produce your own recording to create a finished CD. Tutor: Valentin Schiedermair ME271 24 May - 21 Jun Thu 10:30 - 13:00 5 KS £80 £45 £22 Piano and keyboards Masterclasses and lectures Dealing with nerves in performance Turn piano practising into a successful performance. You will explore modern performance preparation, playing from memory, handling stress, nervousness and hormone levels, the value of inspiration, setting your artistic goals, developing your personality and gaining performance experience. Tutor: Valentin Schiedermair MD038 15 May - 22 May Tue 12:30 - 15:30 2 KS £56NC£56 £56 Foundation classes You must have a piano or keyboard before joining the course Learn to play popular Brand new class! For enthusiasts who enjoy listening to classical music but never thought they could play classical tunes by summer it too. Come and learn to play a selection of popular classical tunes from scratch. Tutor: Chryssa Kasma ME929 20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri 14:00 - 15:30 10 KS £110 £69 £34 Introduction to piano Learn how to play the piano. Ideal for those new to both reading and playing. Tutor: Chryssa Kasma playing ME930 20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri 15:45 - 17:15 10 KS £110 £69 £34 Second steps in piano Develop your piano playing. Ideal if you have completed ‘Introduction to piano playing’ or if you’ve had playing about three months’ tuition. Tutors: Margaret Bateson (ME869), Ana Magalhaes (ME223) ME869* 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed 14:30 - 16:00 10 KS £110 £64 £34 ME223* 21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 10:30 - 12:00 10 KS £110 £66 £36 Progress in piano playing Develop your piano playing. Ideal if you have completed ‘Second steps in playing’ or if you’ve had about six months’ tuition. Tutors: Ana Magalhaes (ME217), Margaret Bateson (ME274), Gary Preston (ME221), Thomas Coltman (ME867) ME217* 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 16:00 - 17:30 10 KS £110 £64 £34 ME274* 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed 18:15 - 19:45 10 KS £119 £119 £38 ME221* 20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri 19:30 - 21:00 10 KS £119 £119 £38 ME867* 22 Apr - 1 Jul Sun 13:45 - 15:15 10 KS £143NC£143 £143 Learn the geography Improve your keyboard geography through practical games and exercises on this fun intensive course. of the piano Ideal for musicians, teachers and music enthusiasts with some basic knowledge of piano technique and good music theory. Tutor: Thomas Coltman New ME919 12 Jul Thu 18:30 - 21:30 1 KS £25NC£25 £25 Piano level 1 Piano/keyboards level 1 Improve your eye/hand co-ordination and your reading and finger technique. Ideal if you have had regular piano tuition for at least a year. Tutors: Chryssa Kasma (ME027), Thomas Coltman (ME222) ME207* 19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu 11:15 - 12:45 10 KS £110 £64 £34 ME222* 22 Apr - 1 Jul Sun 15:30 - 17:00 10 KS £149NC£149 £149 Further keyboard classes Piano revision for beginners If you have begun to learn piano recently you will be able to consolidate your playing and music reading. Learn practice techniques to further develop your skills. Tutor: Ana Magalhaes New ME922 3 Jul - 17 Jul Tue 18:30 - 20:00 3 KS £43NC£43 £43 Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview Music 083 COURSE CODE DATE(S) DAY(S) TIME WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC. Improve practice and Learn how to maximise your progress through focused practice techniques, while also enhancing your sight-reading: levels 3-5 enjoyment and skills in sight-reading. Methods can be easily adapted to suit all levels 3-5. Tutor: Shelagh Sutherland New ME926 4 Jul - 6 Jul Wed & Fri 16:00 - 18:30 1 KS £48NC£48 £48 How to work on piano Use this short intensive course to focus on effectively approaching technical difficulties to facilitate musical technique: levels 5-8 expression. There will be an opportunity to address specific issues connected with the technical part of the piano pieces. Tutor: Chryssa Kasma New ME921 4 Jul - 5 Jul Wed & Thu 18:00 - 20:00 1 KS £38NC£38 £38 The art of accompaniment Explore a selection of works (pieces and songs) with the opportunity to play with instrumentalists, singers and pianists. Ideal if you are grade 6 or higher, with reasonable sight-reading skills. Limited places. Tutor: Tatiana Lyon ME268* 17 May - 21 Jun Thu 16:15 - 17:45 6 KS £73NC£73 £73 Singing Although the technical training for singing is classical in essence, the repertoire also includes lighter music and music theatre. For jazz, rock, soul, blues and pop singing see page 86. Courses in conjunction with the British Voice Association The British Voice Association’s members are leading experts and professionals in the multidisciplinary world of voice. This collaboration with City Lit is an important part of the BVA’s commitment to professional development and education. Fundamentals of the This course is open to students who have already completed ‘Fundamentals of the singing voice 1’, and singing voice 2 will take the form of practical sessions, workshops and presentations. Tutor: Linda Hutchison MF839* 22 Apr - 20 May Sun 10:30 - 13:30 5 KS £168NC£168 £168 Sunday workshops: intermediate level and above Golden age of English song Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of English song with a renowned performer and teacher of this repertoire. You’ll explore several composers including, Quilter, Warlock, Gurney, Vaughan Williams, Head and Finzi. Songs need to be prepared and memorised before the first session. Tutor: Sarah Leonard MF834* 9 Jun - 10 Jun Sat-Sun 11:00 - 17:00 1 KS £105NC£105 £105 Introduction to singing These sessions are not specific to any style of singing and are designed to provide you with the skills needed to progress into level 1 of popular music singing classes or foundation level of classical singing classes. Singing for absolute An intensive course to get you singing in a fun environment. You will also be given an introduction to beginners musicianship. Tutors: Siobhan Blake (MF941), Richard Hartley Wilson (MF942) New MF941 3 Jul - 18 Jul Tue & Wed 14:30 - 16:00 3 KS £76NC£76 £76 New MF942 3 Jul - 20 Jul Tue & Fri 18:00 - 19:30 3 KS £76NC£76 £76 Singing: find your voice Ideal if you have not had formal voice training and would prefer not to sing solo. We will introduce you to basic vocal technique and musicianship in a friendly environment. Tutor: Laura Zakian New MF311 21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 16:00 - 17:30 10 KS £95 £58 £48 Other vocal classes Singing the lighter side You will learn how to sing popular pieces for cabaret and encores. This course is ideal for classical singers and musical theatre performers from an intermediate level up. Tutor: Natasha Dobie New MF947* 9 Jul - 16 Jul Mon 18:00 - 21:00 2 KS £59NC£59 £59 City opera A lively group, providing vocal and stage training for singers. Staged workshop performances at the end of the course. Please call 020 7492 2630 to arrange an audition. Afternoon sessions on Sunday, see website for details. Tutor: Peter Crockford MF336B* 16 Apr - 2 Jul Mon 18:30 - 21:30 11 OS £395 £395 £118 Sun 13:00 - 17:30 11 OS £395 £395 £118 Musicianship Ear training, reading, writing, rhythm and harmony from beginner to diploma level. See also jazz and popular music page 86. Musicianship Learn your music jargon A creative course to improve your comprehension and use of musical terminology. Ideal for singers and instrumentalists. This course would also be beneficial if English is not your first language. Tutor: Thomas Coltman New MG918 12 Jul Thu 14:00 - 17:00 1 KS £25NC£25 £25 Musicianship: sounds Learn to name and recognise what you hear, to organise music notation, write it and read it. This course and symbols 1 is for absolute beginners, which may include students who play by ear and do not read. Tutor: Angèle Veltmeijer New MG408 21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 16:00 - 17:30 10 KS £95 £55 £45 Musicianship: sounds Learn about minor scales and the bass clef and develop rhythm writing and playing. Ideal if you and symbols 2 understand simple time signatures and major scales in C, F and G. Tutor: Sarha Moore MG406* 19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu 16:00 - 17:30 10 KS £95 £55 £45 Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600 084 Music COURSE CODE DATE(S) DAY(S) TIME WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC. Musicianship: sounds Explore new key centres, scales and modes, develop ear training skills and apply everything you have and symbols 3 learned in creative musical exercises. Tutor: Sarha Moore MG407* 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed 16:00 - 17:30 10 KS £95 £55 £45 Exploring harmony 3 Learn minor scale harmony and composition tasks that can prepare you for jazz harmony study next term. Tutor: Maciej Burdynowski MG412* 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed 20:10 - 21:40 10 KS £95 £95 £27 The rhythm class Supplement your instrumental or vocal study and improve your timekeeping. You will play with the class, reading and writing rhythms, and work by ear. Tutor: Della Rhodes MG413 21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 12:45 - 14:00 10 KS £80 £49 £24 Essential ear training Enhance your aural awareness of the mechanics of music and improve your recognition of and response to music in practice. On this practical course you will sing intervals, scales and harmonies. Tutor: Della Rhodes New MG987 10 Jul - 13 Jul Tue-Fri 18:00 - 19:30 1 KS £50NC£50 £50 New MG416 26 Apr - 28 Jun Thu 14:15 - 15:45 10 KS £102NC£71 £51 Theory and composition Unlock the mysteries of music! A practical and intensive introduction to the basics of music theory and for absolute beginners acoustic classical composition for those with no previous experience. Learn the basics of rhythm and reading and composing in the treble clef. Tutor: Polly Hewett New MG914 4 Jul - 18 Jul Wed 19:00 - 21:00 3 KS £50NC£50 £50 Music theory: elementary Ideal if you have achieved grade 2 theory or an equivalent level. You will prepare for grades 3, 4 and 5 as to intermediate required. The course will support students’ levels and can include exam preparation. ABRSM and Trinity/ Guildhall syllabuses covered. Tutor: Malcolm Miller MG441* 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 15:45 - 17:45 10 KS £125 £71 £34 Music theory: grades 6-8 Music theory for those with grade 5 or equivalent to prepare for grades 6-8. The course will support students’ levels and can include exam preparation. ABRSM and Trinity/Guildhall syllabuses covered. Tutor: Malcolm Miller MG438B* 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 10:00 - 12:00 10 KS £125 £71 £34 Writing song tunes What makes a memorable satisfying tune? Through analysis of popular songs of the last century, you will examine how craft can serve inspiration. Some music theory knowledge is desirable. Tutor: Mark Lester New ME992 5 Jul - 19 Jul Thu 19:30 - 21:30 3 KS £57NC£57 £57 Songwriting: form Develop your ability to write songs through practical exercises. Examine well-known songs from pop, and function folk, rock and jazz in order to understand their chord progressions, accompaniment, bass lines and rhythm. Ideal for players and singers with a good grasp of harmony. Tutor: David Harrison New ME993 3 May - 31 May Thu 19:45 - 21:15 Thu KS £50 £50 £31 Song lyric writing An introduction to creating memorable and original imagery in a variety of song styles, for beginners and intermediate lyricists. You’ll analyse your favourite songs/artistes and receive constructive feedback in class for your work. Tutor: Polly Hewett New MG913 4 Jul - 18 Jul Wed 16:30 - 18:30 3 KS £50NC£50 £50 Intensive lyric writing Collaborate with others and sing, play, edit or write a song in one day! Ideal for experienced singerworkshop: songwriters who wish to showcase their existing work and receive support and feedback from like-minded singer-songwriters lyricists. To apply email an example of your lyrics to [email protected]. Tutor: Polly Hewett MG848* 3 Jun Sun 11:00 - 15:00 1 KS £35NC£35 £35 Advanced lyric writing for Receive instant constructive feedback on your existing lyrics and try out new techniques and ideas. Learn popular music how to write to a specific brief in different genres, and edit and refine your work. Ideal for more experienced lyricists and singer songwriters. Tutor: Polly Hewett MG844 22 Apr - 20 May Sun 13:00 - 14:30 5 KS £66NC£66 £66 Composing for beginners: Compose choral, chamber or solo vocal music in classical and contemporary classical genres. Learn about singers specific composing techniques for singers and vocalists. Ideal for singers with little or no previous composition experience. Tutor: Polly Hewett MG843 22 Apr - 20 May Sun 11:00 - 12:30 5 KS £66NC£66 £66 Intensive composing Receive constructive advice and learn more about compositional devices, instrumentation and notation. workshop: chamber An intermediate/advanced contemporary music workshop for instrumentalists, vocalists and composers and vocal music who have existing work they wish to showcase, extend or refine. Tutor: Polly Hewett MG847* 27 May Sun 11:00 - 15:00 1 KS £35NC£35 £35 Music production and technology Computer-based technology plays a central role in composition, recording, production and performance. Our music technology suite is equipped with industry-standard hardware and software suited to these diverse roles. Most software is cross-platform and any difference between Mac and PC systems will be explained. Familiarity with using a computer will be a distinct advantage. Students on our courses are often entitled to educational discounts when purchasing music software packages. Introductory music production courses These are beginners’ courses, designed to give you a firm grasp of the main elements of the relevant software package. They are open to all learners and the nature of the software means that these courses will suit experienced musicians and equally those with no previous music-making experience. Making and recording music Apple’s Garageband must be the easiest way to make music with a computer. The simple layout, with Garageband instruments and sounds encourage you to explore and create music. It even helps you practise your instrumental playing. Tutor: Karina Townsend MK508 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 14:30 - 17:30 10 KS £232 £133 £67 Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview Music 085 COURSE CODE DATE(S) DAY(S) TIME WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC. Making and recording music with Cubase Making and recording music with Logic Making music with Ableton Live Making music with Reason Pro Tools and professional studio practice Cubase has long been the software choice for many studios, running happily on both Macs and PC’s. Boasting a wealth of high quality software instruments and audio effects, its midi capabilities remain second to none. Tutor: Karina Townsend MK528 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 18:30 - 21:30 10 KS £242 £242 £74 Logic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Mac computers. This course introduces you to audio recording and processing, midi composition and recording and effective use of Logic’s own high quality software instruments. Tutor: Andrew Perkins (MK548), Max Lavilla (MK518) MK548 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed 14:30 - 17:30 10 KS £232 £133 £67 MK518 21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 14:30 - 17:30 10 KS £242 £150 £77 ‘Live’ is a revolutionary package that has taken the music world by storm. Performing with a laptop, songwriting or composing, Live’s intuitive and totally flexible interface puts the fun and experimentation back into music-making. Tutor: Martin Delaney MK563 21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 11:00 - 14:00 10 KS £242 £150 £77 Modelled on traditional studio hardware, this brilliant and robust package from Propellerheads remains the software of choice for many electronic studios. You can ‘rewire’ it to other software to take advantage of its first-class samplers and sounds. Tutor: James Harries MK533 16 Apr - 2 Jul Mon 14:30 - 17:30 10 KS £232 £133 £67 Pro Tools is the industry-standard package originally designed for studio-quality, multi-track audio production. Its uncluttered interface gets the job done quickly. Now with enhanced midi and ‘elastic audio’ it appeals to composers and songwriters alike. Tutor: Michael Ritchie MK552 19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu 18:30 - 21:30 10 KS £242 £242 £74 Advanced music production courses These are designed as follow-on courses from our introductory range above. Prospective students should have taken the relevant introductory course/s or have equivalent experience. If you would like to discuss any of these courses please contact [email protected] Mixing and advanced music Ideal if you know the basics but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks production techniques for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices, with examples in Cubase, Logic and Ableton Live, although the course is suitable for users of other software. Tutor: Andrew Perkins MK547 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed 18:30 - 21:30 10 KS £242 £242 £74 Fast-track mixing and Perfect your mixes with this two-day course, covering compression and limiting, EQ, reverb and spatial production techniques placement. Focussing on Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live and associated plug-ins, this is an ideal complement to our term-long courses. Tutor: Andrew Perkins MK887 13 May - 20 May Sun 10:00 - 17:00 2 KS £135NC£135 £135 Ableton Live plus: advanced For DJs and songwriters alike, building on our introductory course, a more in-depth look at techniques and techniques features including the Live Suite modules, Racks, Slicer, sub-mixing, dummy clips, video import, acapella and much more. Tutor: James Harries MK538 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue 10:00 - 13:00 10 KS £232 £133 £67 Reason plus: creative tips Ideal if you’ve used Reason but feel you’ve only scratched the surface. With the emphasis on flexibility and and tricks experimentalism, you will learn tips and tricks for all devices, signal routing possibilities and advanced production techniques. Tutor: James Harries MK536 16 Apr - 2 Jul Mon 18:30 - 21:30 10 KS £242 £242 £74 Max/MSP advanced Learn polyphonic synthesiser/sampler design, algorithmic music systems, and external development in techniques Java. If you have experience of using Max/MSP this is ideal for developing your skills further. Please contact the Music department for additional information before enrolling. Tutors: Tom Mudd, Sebastian Lexer MK530 19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu 14:30 - 17:30 10 KS £232 £133 £67 Music for film Music for film 1 - the process Music for film 2 - the practice For composers, producers, writers and directors interested in the process of making music for film. Explore the role and relationships of the composer within a production team. No prior music experience needed. Tutor: Seanine Joyce MK872 26 May - 27 May Sat-Sun 10:00 - 17:00 1 KS £135NC£135 £135 For musicians, composers, producers, writers and directors, this is an extensive introduction to the practice of composing for film. Covers spotting, themes, sound palettes, sync issues, formats and showreels. Some knowledge of Logic Pro useful. Tutor: Seanine Joyce MK875 10 Jun - 24 Jun Sun 10:00 - 17:00 3 KS £201NC£201 £201 Composing and arranging with computers These courses are aimed at musicians looking to develop or extend their use of computer technology in their professional practice. Composing and arranging Work on a substantial composition with this professional scoring package, hearing your work develop as with Sibelius software you go along. For musicians and composers. Fluency at grade 5 theory level or a working knowledge of grade 5 theory is required. Tutor: Philipp Wachsmann MK559 20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri 18:00 - 21:00 10 KS £242 £242 £74 Musicianship and music theory Rhythm, melody and harmony - music’s fundamentals Are you involved in making music but need to understand more about how music actually works? This comprehensive course will use Sibelius software to fast-track your understanding of these essential musical building blocks. Tutor: Philipp Wachsmann MK520 20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri 14:00 - 17:00 10 KS £232 £133 £67 Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600 086 Music COURSE CODE DATE(S) DAY(S) TIME WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC. Jazz and popular music Jazz musicianship Develop your ear training, jazz harmony, improvisation and ensemble playing. Jazz: woodshedding for all Explore, transpose and rehearse patterns of scales and chord tones relevant to improvising over jazz progressions. Ideal for graduates of ‘Jazz harmony and ear training’. All instruments welcome, although piano and guitar places are limited. Tutor: Cerys Hogg MG606* 29 Apr - 20 May Sun 14:30 - 17:30 4 KS £106 £106 £32 Instrumental Play samba Learn technique on the main instruments of the batteria and the essential rhythms of the samba. You will develop percussion arrangements that include signals, breakdowns and breaks. Tutor: Micheal Bennett New ME995 28 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 16:15 - 17:45 9 KS £105 £73 £60 Free improvisation: sax Explore approaches to improvisation outside the realms of chord progressions and song structures. Exercises will be set to promote collaborative playing and you will listen to samples from the rich tradition of free improvisation. Ideal for players at level 3 and above. Tutor: Rachel Musson New ME859 9 Jun Sat 11:00 - 16:00 1 KS £38NC£38 £38 Blues piano A crash course for competent pianists. Learn basslines, boogie patterns and explore improvisation techniques over 12 bar blues. Good coordination between hands and music reading is essential. New ME985 9 Jun Sat 12:00 - 17:00 1 KS £38NC£38 £38 Jazz clarinet Learn the basics of playing and reading jazz. This is a beginners class for people who haven’t improvised before, but you will need to have a minimum of two to three years of playing the clarinet. Tutor: Howard Cottle New ME910 3 Jul - 10 Jul Tue 18:00 - 20:00 2 KS £38NC£38 £38 Jazz flute Explore sound production, articulation and effects, jazz and latin rhythms, phrasing, chord/scale relationship, how to approach chord sequences and the interpretation of tunes, soloing and ensemble work. Tutor: Angèle Veltmeijer New ME909 6 Jul - 13 Jul Fri 19:30 - 21:30 2 KS £38NC£38 £38 Jazz piano taster Meet the jazz idiom as we explore time feels and harmonic progressions of some jazz ‘standard’ tunes. Minimum playing standard of grade 5 required. You will be playing a digital piano. Tutor: Della Rhodes New ME984 7 Jul - 14 Jul Sat 14:30 - 16:30 2 KS £38NC£38 £38 Jazz drumming You will combine playing in swing and Latin grooves with a brief tour of the work of famous jazz drummers. For established drummers who are new to jazz. Tutor: Mark Huggett New ME671 14 Jul - 21 Jul Sat 14:00 - 17:00 2 KS £48NC£48 £48 Jazz guitar 1 You will be introduced to the jazz style and repertoire, chord/scale vocabulary, jazz harmony, time-feel, accompanying and improvisation. Ideal for players with established guitar techniques. Tutor: Branco Stoysin ME720* 22 Apr - 1 Jul Sun 15:00 - 17:00 10 KS £150NC£150 £150 Latin piano If you have pop piano training or equivalent keyboard harmony facility, this practical course will to help you understand the dynamic role of the piano in Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian music. Tutor: Sara Dhillon ME629* 22 Apr - 1 Jul Sun 11:00 - 13:00 10 KS £141 £141 £71 Tabla Learn the playing techniques of the tabla according to its place in North Indian classical music and contemporary applications. Some tabla supplied. ME635 21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat 10:30 - 12:30 10 KS £150 £92 £45 Voice Sing the blues Enjoy this exploration of blues vocal style and repertoire with an expert tutor. Includes the challenge of writing and singing your own blues. Tutor: Carol Grimes New MF848 7 Jun - 8 Jun Thu & Fri 19:00 - 21:00 1 KS £45NC£45 £45 Rock, pop and soul singing Solo and ensemble singing of contemporary and classic pop repertoire. Attention will be given to for beginners appropriate vocal technique and good rhythm. You must be able to sing in time and in tune. Tutors: Maciej Burdynoswki (MF651A), Laura Zakian (MF984) MF651A 22 Apr - 1 Jul Sun 13:30 - 15:00 10 KS £118NC£118 £118 New MF984 17 Jul - 20 Jul Tue-Fri 18:00 - 19:30 1 KS £65NC£65 £65 Introduction to jazz singing Learn essential tools to sing in the jazz idiom including what to listen for and the importance of pulse, groove and sound vocal technique. You must have musical experience and a workable voice. Tutor: Laura Zakian New MF989 17 Jul - 20 Jul Tue-Fri 19:45 - 21:15 1 KS £65NC£65 £65 Overcome stage fright Does performance anxiety destroy your enjoyment when you sing in public? Join this friendly and (for singers) supportive workshop designed to combat stage fright. Bring a song you have prepared for performance. Tutor: Clare Foster New MF993 3 Jul - 4 Jul Tue & Wed 12:00 - 17:00 1 KS £79NC£79 £79 Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview
© Copyright 2024