Perfect Pitch! One-Day Course for Singing Teachers

An exciting one-day course held at the RIAM, for singing teachers, offering you the benefit of the extensive knowledge and experience of the RIAM Vocal Faculty. Areas to be explored are:-

'Posture Positive Vocal Production' [Sylvia O’Regan]
This session will focus on the correct posture and breathing needed to produce good singing. It will also include a masterclass with young singers.

‘English Song for Young Singers’ [Mary Brennan]
This session will include repertoire suggestions for English song and Irish folksongs and a masterclass with young singers.

‘Getting technical!’ [Philip O’Reilly]
This session will offer guidance on the preparation of technical exercises and Vaccai studies which feature in the RIAM Local Centre Examination Syllabus.

‘Beyond Caro mio ben…’ [Kathleen Tynan]
Exploring the Italian arie antiche repertoire and focusing specifically on those set in the RIAM Local Centre Examination Syllabus. This session will also include a masterclass with young singers.

All singing teachers will find this course a positive and inspiring step on their path of continuing professional development and will gain lots of useful information to share with their students! A course booklet will be issued to all participants on the day.

Join us on Thursday 23rd June at a cost of €300 by returning the completed entry form and fee to the General Office. Teachers who submit students for RIAM Local Centre Examinations will be able to avail of a special price of €225. Closing date is Friday 10th June 2011.

[Photograph by Colm Hogan] Gianni Schicchi [Puccini] RIAM Opera 2011