The aim of the course was to develop the whole musician and vocalist through the study of age appropriate repertoire.
Each morning started with a vocal warm up and choir rehearsal, followed by musicianship classes which developed sight reading and aural skills. Movement workshops developed rhythm skills, vocal technique and performance skills.
This course was a fulfilling and dynamic course of workshops that culminated in a short performance for family and friends at the end of the second week.
When and Where
The course was in June 2014 at the Wexford Opera House culminating in a short performance in the Jerome Hynes Theatre.
This was an exciting opportunity to meet other participants and the course tutors, become familiar with the building and rounded off the morning with some gentle singing.
The Tutors
Elizabeth Drwal
The course will be led by Elizabeth Drwal. Elizabeth specialises in teaching singing, musicianship and performance skills to young singers.
Deirdre Grant
She will be joined by local choreographer Deirdre Grant who will lead the group in an imaginative exploration of musical form and rhythm through movement
Edward McCarthy
The ever popular energetic workshops of Edward McCarthy will give a greater understanding of how character and emotion can be expressed through the body.