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Musical Theatre Beginners
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19 Sep - 24 Oct
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Sunday
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1.30pm - 4.00pm
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6 weeks
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Vikki Stone & Stuart Hickey
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Finsbury Town Hall (Studio 6) - click
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£172.50
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Musical Theatre Beginners
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29 Sep - 1 Dec
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Wednesday
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7.00pm - 9.30pm
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10 weeks
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Pippa O'Brien & Rebecca Wicking
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Westminster Kingsway College - click
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£287.50
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Musical Theatre Beginners
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31 Oct - 5 Dec
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Sunday
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1.30pm - 4.00pm
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6 weeks
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Vikki Stone & Stuart Hickey
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Finsbury Town Hall (Studio 6) - click
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£172.50
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Book
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Beginner Musical Theatre Class Description
Students will be introduced to the basic art of Musical Theatre i.e. singing, dancing and acting simultaneously. Students will learn warm-ups and exercises to improve basic technique. The focus will be largely on group numbers. However, there is usually opportunity for some solos.
Repertoire will be chosen from the popular musical theatre canon and work from composers including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boubil and Schoenberg will be explored.
Feedback to Confirm Progress
Regular feedback from tutor throughout the course.
Additional Information/Costs
A Dictaphone or other portable recording device is recommended in order to record harmony lines etc. (Most mobile phones come with some kind of recording facility – so please check before purchasing anything new.)
Students should bring a folder to class in which to put any given sheet music and a pencil to make notes on the score.
Suggested reading (optional): Singing and The Actor - Gillianne
Beginner Musical Theatre Progression
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Beginner Musical Theatre Skills Development
The integration of singing, dance and acting. Depending on course numbers, the course will focus on putting on large ensemble pieces, with some time set aside for solos.
Beginner Musical Theatre Course Content
(Example: 10 Week Course)
Week 1
Introduction to basic techniques via thorough learning of singing and dance warm up exercises that will be used every week. Application of those basic techniques into the beginnings of a song & dance routine (previously 'Joseph Mega Mix' has been used.)
Week 2
Warm-up and further technique teaching. The material to make up the showcase will be decided upon and intense learning of vocal material begins. Repertoire has previously included: 'At The End of The Day – Les Miserables' and 'You Can't Stop The Beat'.
Week 3
Learning of vocal material begins. Repertoire has previously been: 'At The End of The Day – Les Miserables' and 'You Can't Stop The Beat' amongst others. Depending on the group size, there may be opportunity for solos.
Week 4 - 8
More techniques both vocal and dance will be taught. Rehearsing and honing the material for the showcase – with more material will be added, as it becomes clear as to the progress of the group.
Week 9
Refining the material
Week 10
Final cleaning/dress rehearsal and informal friends/family performance at the end of the final session.
Exact course content may differ as it is often tailored to the students taking the course. The length of the course will also affect the material covered but will generally follow this structure.
How our Beginner Musical Theatre Classes are Taught
Students will be taught Musical Theatre through:
- Explanation, demonstration and practise
- Group work and some solo to consolidate learning
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Musical Theatre Teacher: Vikki Stone (DipRAM LRAM)
Vikki Stone is an accomplished Musical Theatre and Stand Up Comedian. Vikki trained as a singer and singing teacher at the Royal Academy of Music - under the instruction of west-end vocal guru Mary Hammond. She studied Estil Technique (a vocal method embraced by top Drama Schools and Conservatories) under vocal expert Anne-Marie Speed. Her professional career includes credits and awards in; Beauty and the Beast; The Ladies Who Lunch; Oklahoma! and the Last Comic Standing Season 5. Vikki's extensive musical training and passion for the stage creates a brilliant feeding ground for her students to thrive and grow as individuals and performers, whilst having fun at the same time.
Musical Theatre Teacher: Rebecca Wicking
Rebecca trained full-time at the Sylvia Young Theatre School from the age of 11 followed by a 3 year Musical Theatre Diploma at Laine Theatre Arts.Professional credits include: Hair (English Theatre), Rent (The Garrick Theatre), Chess (Royal Albert Hall), Annie Get Your Gun (Union Theatre, Lead singer onboard P&O's MV Aurora.
Rebecca's love and knowledge of Musical Theatre makes both a professional and enjoyable workshop for both Rebecca and her students.
Musical Theatre Teacher: Pippa O'Brien (DipRAM, BAHons)
Pippa O'Brien is a professional Singer and Actress. She has a degree in Drama from Bristol University after which she studied Musical Theatre on the Royal Academy of Music where she was taught by Mary Hammond. At the Royal Academy Pippa trained in the Estil Technique (a vocal method embraced by top Drama Schools and Conservatories) under vocal expert Anne-Marie Speed. Acting credits include, TV: Casualty BBC1, Mouth To Mouth BBC3, Pete Vs Life Channel 4. Theatre includes: Tracy in 'Tracy Beaker the Musical' National tour, 'Once We Were Mothers' Orange Tree Theatre, 'Pride and Prejudice' National tour. Pippa's lessons build a strong technical foundation to improve vocal ability and confidence with a strong emphasis on acting through song.
For 10 and 12 week courses you are welcome to join up to Week 3.
For 6 and 8 week courses you are welcome to join up to Week 2.
If you book 2 or more different courses at a time, you will receive 10% discount.
(Deducted automatically when booking online)
Cancellations Policy
Cancellations made within 7 working days of booking the course but before your course starts - full refund
Cancellations made after 7 working days of booking the course but more than 14 days before your course starts – full refund less a 20% administration fee.
Cancellations made after 7 working days of booking the course but less than 14 days before your course starts – no refund.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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