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| Vocal
Department |
| General
Musicianship Curriculum (Green Period) |
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In
Green Period, our emphasis is on building
and strengthening the foundations of vocal
studies. Students will receive proper knowledge
and skills in vocal training. Performance
opportunities are also part of this program.
Besides ensemble sessions, students will
have the opportunities to make their performing
debuts in front of an audience.
- Building strong vocal foundations
- Learn proper breathing techniques, phonation,
diction, correct singing posture, projection,
and expansion of the vocal range.
- Vocal health maintenance
- Commence public performances
* Optional examinations
of ABRSM Exam Grade 1-4 or Rock School (UK)
Grade 1-4 can be taken. |
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| Practical
Musicianship Curriculum (Blue Period) |
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Into
the Blue Period, students will continue to
refine their skills while dealing with interpretation
techniques. Knowledge in other genres of music
outside of studentsˇ¦ principal genre is also
an important facet of our teaching principal.
In another words, students should have gain
some knowledge and interpretation skills of
another music genre at this stage, e.g. Pop,
Classical, Musical theatre, etc. More emphasis
will be put on performance techniques at this
level of study.
- Refining fundamental skills
- Increase agility and flexibility of the
voice
- Effective diction
- Learn characteristics of different music
genres
- Stylistic interpretation and music appreciation
- Performance skills
* Optional examinations
of ABRSM Exam Grade 5-6 or Rock School (UK)
Grade 5-6 can be taken. |
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| Advanced
Musicianship Diploma Curriculum (Pink Period) |
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Perfect
techniques are not enough to make a good singer
into a good musician, thus musicianship will
also be part of the emphasis on this level.
Exploring more genres of music, e.g. Rock,
Blues, Jazz, etc, is necessary and enriching
at this period. More advance studies in song-interpretation
would be covered, e.g., how to analyze lyrics
and manipulate the voice for artistic purposes.
Stage performance studies would also be an
essential part of Pink period.
- Musicianship
- Advance studies in song interpretations
- Performance skills and stage presentation
* Optional examinations
of ABRSM Exam Grade 7-8 or Rock School (UK)
Grade 7-8 can be taken.
COMPULSORY
MODULES
Despite innate talents, lack of correct
foundation in vocal techniques is a hindrance
to musical and artistic success. Proper
training is a common ground among the worldˇ¦s
top vocalists.
We have implemented 2 additional courses
(group classes) to the Individual Instrumental
Class (private tuitions).
Vocal Technique
Foundation Course
This course is compulsory to ALL vocal major
students. Its objective is for students
to obtain a unified understanding of Vocal
study. It also helps facilitate communication
and understanding between students and instructors.
This course essentially sets the Baronˇ¦s
vocal training standard. Completion of this
course depends upon approval from the course
instructor.
- Learn principles of voice production
- Develop proper posture and body relaxation
methods
- Breath control and management
- Develop a free and focused voice
Articulation
& Interpretation Course
Technique is the foundation on which one
builds emotional aspect of singing. Upon
completion of Vocal Technique Foundation
Course, students will participate in an
intensive course on articulation and interpretation
in singing.
- Proper diction (in both English and Italian)
- Knowledge of vowels, and consonants
- Phrasing and styling techniques in different
genres of music.
- Vibrato and embellishments
- Improvisation skills
Remark:
- Students aged 6-8
will be allocated in junior class, while
students aged 9-12 will be allocated in
teenage class; which aims to stimulate
their interest in music.
- For boys aged 12-16,
who are in their adolescent (changing
their voices), are advised to turn their
study to other instruments first. On the
other hand, girl students at the same
age will not be affected as much and will
be promoted to adult class.
- Before promoting
to adult class, all students are required
to attend an audition section to see if
they fit the study.
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