Course outline

Monday 14th of September 

​10.00-12.30 Introduction:

INCLUDES: Vocal Technique/Vocal Ensemble Work/Building Repertoire 

12.30-1.30 Lunch Break

1.30-17.30 Open individual Workshop 

21.00 Welcome concert

21.30 JAM SESSION AT MANZIOLI

Tuesday 15th September

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10.00-12.30 WORKSHOP

Vocal Technique/Vocal Ensemble work/Group work

12.30-13.30 LUNCH

13.30-17.30 WORKSHOP

Interpretation/Performance

18.30 BOAT TRIP

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Wednesday 16th of September

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10-11.30 MASTERCLASS

EXPERIMENTAL/TEXTURAL Vocal Technique

11.45-12.45 MUSICIANSHIP/SEMINAR 

13.00-14.00 LUNCH 

14.15-18.00 Masterclass/Workshop

 Individual repertoire/Communication between singer and accompanist.

20.30 CONCERT 

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Thursday 17th of September

10.00-11.30 WORKSHOP

Vocal Technique/Vocal Ensemble

11.45-12.45 MUSICIANSHIP/SEMINAR 

13.00-14.00 LUNCH at BUJOL

14.15-17.15 Masterclass/Workshop

Free improvisation/Communicate your musical ideas verbally and musically 

21.00 JAM SESSION @ MANZIOLI BAR

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Friday 18th September

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10.00-13.00 Masterclass/Workshop

How to lead a rhythm section

13.00-14.00 LUNCH 

14.00-17.00 Masterclass/Workshop: 

How to lead a rhythm section

FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR FINAL CONCERT WITH FULL RHYTHM SECTION​

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Saturday 19th of September

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12.00-15.00 CREATIVE SESSION 

19.00 Final Performance 

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To sum it up, here are a few things we will be exploring:

• ​Different approaches to a wide range of repertoire mainly including Jazz Standard repertoire. 

• Ballad feel, Colla Voce, Swing feel, Bossa Nova feel, Straight Feel, Odd time signatures etc...

• How to approach a lyric and connect with a song.

• How you develope your own personal sound and expression. 

• Improvisation, Phrasing and Word Painting.

• Vocal Ensemble work/Improvisation

• Free improvisation

• Vocal Technique, (General vocal technique as well as specifically tailored for the individual).

• Performance Technique, i.e how to feel in control on stage/stage presence. 

• Microphone Technique, (i.e how to use the mic as  a tool for interpretation and how to make best use of it for your own personal sound and approach). 

• The relationship between the accompanist and the singer in a duo situation.

• How to lead a rythm section.

• How to be clear and in control in a rehearsal situation and on the band stand.

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