London Vocal Course, October 2010

Dates

The course runs from Friday 22nd October to Sunday 24th October, 2010.

Course Outline

The course welcomes all performers who are interested in developing their jazz technique. The course will be taught by the BBC award-winning vocalist Anita Wardell. She will be joined by a jazz trio of: Robin Aspland (piano), Oli Hayhurst (bass) & Tristan Mailliot (drums).

Study topics

• Technique and breathing.
• Repertoire.
• Ballads.
• Improvisation and scat singing.
• Performance techniques.
• Rhythm and feel.
• Song preparation with piano, bass and drums.

Schedule

• Friday and Saturday, 10.30-4.30pm: Classes run with a one-hour lunch break.
• Sunday, 12.00-5.00pm: Classes continue.
• The course concludes with an evening concert at the Vortex Jazz Club at 8pm.
• Each of the participating vocalists will have the opportunity to perform a song, accompanied by the rhythm section.
• Anita will also perform one set with her quartet, featuring material from her recent album, Kinda Blue, released in 2008.

The program is completed by a question and answer session where participants can quiz tutors about any aspect of jazz performance.