St Mary’s Music School Vocal Summer School

About

The Vocal Summer School offers a comprehensive programme aimed at talented young singers, aged 14 to 18, who wish to hone their vocal technique and take their singing to the next level.
Applications for financial assistance warmly welcomed. Please contact the school bursar; bursar@smms.uk

This intensive five-day course includes expert tuition, individual coaching sessions with a professional piano accompanist, Alexander Technique classes, daily workshops in acting and sung languages as well as mindfulness and yoga, solo performance opportunities and a masterclass with a world-renowned artist.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
One-to-one singing lessons
One-to-one vocal coaching
One-to-one Alexander Technique
Introduction to Improvisation
Daily half-day workshops including Acting/Stagecraft, Italian Arias, German Leider and French Melodie
Daily Yoga and Mindfulness sessions
Performance Classes
A full-day masterclass
Participation in the final concert held in the magnificent St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral.
Informal concerts by staff and participants
Fun and engaging evening activities including a walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic city centre.

COURSE LEADERS
Kate Aitken - Course Director
Anna Michels - Vocal Coach

VISITING STAFF:
Miranda Wright - Masterclass
Heloise Bernard - French Melodie
Helen Lawson - German Lieder
Ava Hickey - ACting and Stagecraft

Visit https://www.stmarysmusicschool.co.uk/vocal-summer-school to apply.

Course leader

Kate Aitken

Target group

The course is suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18, Grade 7 or above (ABRSM or Trinity) or who are singing at an equivalent level. Following a video submission, successful applicants will be invited to take part.

Course aim

The course will give young singers a well-rounded introduction to what is required as a classical artist. Suitable for those who aspire to study at conservatoire, university and professional level, it is also ideal for those who simply wish to hone their vocal skills in an atmosphere which is enjoyable, supportive, and encouraging.

Fee info