A fun and inclusive course for all levels of singers. Come and sing some of the great numbers from Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley. Suitable for all levels of singing experience, the weekend of relaxed group singing will be led from the piano by Roger Moon.
STANDARD: LEARNER, IMPROVER, CONFIDENT
Resident: £402 Non-Resident: £292 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 24/261
Booking for Members opens at 11am on Wednesday 28 February 2024
Non-Member and online booking opens at 11am on Wednesday 20 March 2024
For details on how to become a Member to take advantage of early booking, see here.
What is the course about?
From 1930 to 1975, writer and singer Johnny Mercer gave to American popular song some of its most charming, witty and touching lyrics – winning four Oscars for Best Original Song along the way. His 1500 or so songs, written purely to entertain, include collaborations with many of the greatest musicians of the day, including Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini and Andre Previn. To provide a contrast, there will be a few quintessentially English songs by Noel Coward.
What will we cover?
We will be singing songs representing different parts of Mercer’s career, for Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway, and his work with top musicians and composers.
What will we accomplish? By the end of this course you will be able to…
Releasing your innate musicality and capacity to blend and co-ordinate.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No need to be able to read music, although experienced singers have enjoyed the weekend as have beginners and returners: as always, the only prerequisite is a sense of humour.
How will the course be taught, and will any preparation be required?
Roger will lead from the piano an enjoyable weekend of group singing, releasing your innate musicality and capacity to blend and co-ordinate.
Will music be provided in advance of the course?
No, it will be provided by the tutor on the course.
Is there anything I need to bring?
No, just yourself!
What previous participants said about this course…
“It's a joyful, informative way of spending a weekend!”
“Fun and inclusive for all levels of singers. "
“Both the musical and the tutorial aspects of the course were excellent."