A.R. Rahmans Western Vocals Workshop

A.R. Rahmans Western Vocals Workshop is back yet again on popular demand of the students to learn singing from the institute of the pioneering musician. The A.R. Rahmans Western Vocals Workshop is being organized in association with the I Love Mondays, in Bangalore, which would be a 10 day summer program from July 11, 2014 - July 20, 2014 at the UB City, Concorde Towers.

During the course the students would be trained in Western vocal performance, creative musicianship and music theory, all of which would be taught by the pioneering musicians from across the world.

A.R. Rahmans Western Vocals Workshop would be an ideal platform to learn about the various genres and styles of the Western Vocal music, along with getting acquainted with the techniques for solo and ensemble performances.

The workshop would have the best of faculty who are experienced musicians and academics from the UK and US, based at KM Music Conservatory, Chennai. Dr. Philip Taylor and Dr. Jimmy Bunch from KMMC.

The faculty would ensure that the students gain the best knowledge about Western Vocal Music after the A.R. Rahmans Western Vocals Workshop. At the end of the workshop, the students would be provided with an opportunity to perform in an informal setup. Apart from the regular lessons on western music, the students at the workshop would also develop insights into the study of music at higher education level.

Previous experience with Western classical music is welcome, but not a requirement for entry.

Elements of the Workshop

1. • Basic Western music theory and introduction to staff notation
2. • Elements of music (pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, structure)
3. • Musicianship skills: aural skills, critical listening, sight-singing
4. • Vocal technique and performance skills (individual and group tuition)
5. • Ensemble singing and conducting
6. • Improvisation and composition for voice
7. • Introduction to Western musical traditions, styles and genres

TIMINGS:

Everyday from 10 am to 5 pm [ 10 days ]