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The fully accredited
One Year Full-time Diploma is designed to equip singers with the
professional skills and awareness required by today’s music industry.
The Diploma is
a level 3 qualification, which is approved for entry on to many degree
programmes,
including our 3 year BMus (Hons) degree.
Drawing on countless years of professional
experience, the curriculum offers
structured, ‘hands-on’ education. It is packed with concepts,
techniques, theory and
performances, covering virtually every modern style of singing.
There are no age limits or academic prerequisites,
but students are required to take
an assessment prior to enrolling on the course.
The Diploma has two intakes – in
March and October. The academic year is divided
into three 10-week terms with mid and end of term breaks. Students who
successfully
complete the course will be awarded the Vocaltech Diploma as well as
the OTC OCN
award. The top performers will sing at the graduation show, held at
a prestigious
London venue.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Contemporary and Classic
Styles studies the landmarks of the contemporary music
repertoire, from soul classics to the latest hits. You’ll learn
what’s required to perform with
authenticity and confidence in different styles.
- Ensemble covers
a variety of approaches to harmony singing, from performing as part
of
a backing vocal line-up to directing your own vocal arrangement.
- Harmony and Theory is so important because it allows you to communicate with other
musicians and enhances your creativity. This module takes you from the
rudiments of
music theory to degree entry level.
- Aural helps
you to develop a good musical ear, which is an essential skill for all
vocalists,
allowing you to translate what you hear on to the page and vice versa.
- Sight Singing is extremely useful for learning repertoire, allowing you to respond
quickly
in a number of professional situations including studio session work
and live performance.
- Song Writing takes
you through the creative process of lyric, melody and chord writing
to
a final performance of your own original material. You will be encouraged
to develop your
individual style and to create an original contemporary repertoire.
- Second Instrument: Keyboard gives you a great reference point for all your studies. The
keyboard is a creative tool, which can assist you with writing, arranging
and performing.
- Accompaniment increases your versatility as a performer by teaching you to accompany
yourself and other vocalists on the keyboard. It develops creativity,
interpretation and
performance skills.
- Stage Techniques covers key vocal and physical performance techniques. You will
explore movement, space, posture, eye contact and communication with
your audience
as well as practical matters like mic techniques and how to set up a
PA.
- Live Performance Workshop is your chance to put it all into practice - on stage with a
full band line-up. You’ll learn exactly how to interact with other
performers, as well as with
an audience, and you’ll develop your live sound in a number of
different styles.
- LPW Prep helps
you to make the most of your weekly live performance workshops by
guiding you through the main vocal and backing vocal parts. You will
learn how to
analyse,interpret and memorise songs.
- Studio gives
you direct, hand-on experience in a professional recording environment.
You’ll learn all the functions of a studio and its equipment through
expert tuition.
- Master Classes are your chance to learn from some of the best performers in the
business. We also invite key figures from the music industry to give
their perspective.
- Student Support is your chance to book one-to-one time with a tutor to discuss any
area of the course.
Open College Network
The One Year Full-Time Diploma course in Popular Music Performance is fully accredited by the OCN OTC (Oxford, Thames and Chiltern), which is part of the Open College Network.
It is necessary to join OCN OTC in order to earn credits towards an OCN qualification which is a recognised award and will enable you to proceed onto Higher Education.
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