Piano Workshops: Learning songs through the styles of Traditional Gospel, 'Shout', Praise and worship, Contemporary Christian music (CCM), to present day Gospel Greats. Analysis of chord progressions in songs, exercises and more. |
Choir Workshops: Singers will learn to develop harmonic awareness, singing in parts, recognising the potential for using their voice as a musical resource, and an understanding of vocal textures (acapella style) as well as a traditional Gospel ensemble. |
Drums Workshops: The expression of rhythm through Gospel music. Pupils will learn the importance of time keeping through the drum kit, rudiments patterns, time signatures and playing in a traditional Gospel band scenario |
Vocal Workshops: The development of the voice through the genre of Gospel music. scales, improvisation and tone. |
Guitar/Bass Workshops: The expression of rhythm through guitar and bass. Students will learn the importance of time and melody. Rudiments patterns, time signatures and playing in a traditional gospel band scenario. |
Music Technology: This exciting workshop allows pupils to be creative using the latest equipment in music technology. Programs such as Logic, Cubase, Reason and many more. |
Music Awareness: The course comprises of six 6 week lessons tailored for years 1 through 6. This will challenge students' musical awareness from a composition / performance perspective. The course deals with listening skills, basic composition arrangement, vocal techniques and group performances. |
Gifted and Talented: Designed for the exceptional student that shows a natural gift in music. Course consists of Composition / arrangement, performance, listening, singing and appraising. |