MA Practice of Voice and Singing

Working 2008

  • Do you have a good ear for accents?
  • Are you interested in working with Musical Theatre performers and actors?
  • Would you enjoy studying a variety of styles of singing practice, including Bel Canto, Hussler and Estill?
  • Would you love to explore all aspects of voice from primitive sound through to spoken word, looking at the expertise of Cicely Berry, Patsy Rodenberg, Kristin Linklater and many others?
  • Do you want to explore the anatomical and physiological workings of the singing and spoken voice?
  • Would you enjoy delving into the world of mimicry and impersonation?
  • Do you want to become conversant in the voice qualities relating to all styles of the singing repertoire, from classical to pop & rock?

This brand new full-time course run by GSA since September 2009 is the first of its kind in the world.  Totally unique in concept you will not find any other course to rival it in UK, Europe or indeed worldwide. 

 

A practice-based course which provides a unique connection between the disciplines of sung and spoken voice; it offers coaching practice, diagnostic skills and the opportunity to work with a variety of performers in training.

 

A one year MA course accepting a maximum of six students each year, The Practice of Voice and Singing is targeted at people from strong singing and/or voice backgrounds eg. Singing teachers, drama teachers, speech therapists or actors who have had some training and wish to expand their voice and singing knowledge to enhance career prospects and options within the performing arts industry .This course is an ideal vehicle for candidates considering a sabbatical to improve existing skill sets. Applicants with a wide range of maturity and expertise will be welcomed.

 

The course comprises three distinctive sections Participation, Observation and Practice.  Master-classes with outside practitioners are included.

 

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