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.
Up to 100% funding is available towards fees and travel expenses with all applications for financial assistance being 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 group workshops including Acting/Stagecraft, Italian Recitative, German Leider and French Melodie
Daily Yoga and Mindfulness sessions
Performance Classes
Audition preperation
Masterclass
Participation in 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 and movie nights.

COURSE LEADERS
Kate Aitken - Course Director
Anna Michels - Vocal Coach
Robin St Clair -Alexander Technique
Jean Johnson-Yoga & Mindfulness

VISITING STAFF:
Heloise Bernard
Helen Lawson
Toby Hession
Ava Hickey

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