9-18 YRS	ADULTS		9-18 YRS	ADULTS

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Adult Summer School
Sunday 3rd - Friday 8th August 2008

The Adult Summer School sets out to give people the opportunity to explore their artistic potential within an enthusiastic and sympathetic environment. They will be given the chance to perform to each other and in public, and to investigate the elements of backstage work and preparation which go toward putting together an end-of-course Show Case. The “band” element is formulated to work independently both as a large band and in smaller groups, and to complement the vocal section in its singing projects.

Ella May Toe-Tappers
Explore a tremendous variety of styles with the "Ella May Toe-Tappers!!"
Music is arranged to suit the inclination and ability of the players and could include styles such as swing & big-band through Santana, Average White Band, Blues Brothers, Latin-American to Bernstein.

There are opportunities to develop Musicianship skills such as improvisation, ensemble tone-quality & intonation in Workshop sessions in which players receive, where appropriate, more individual attention. Members can form smaller bands, if they wish, which can be provided with music, coaching, or simply an informal concert platform.

Singers are also invited to sing with the band, which gives the opportunity to play some great show-tunes. Playing time is spread evenly over the week in order to avoid taxing less experienced instrumentalists, while giving the more ambitious players more practice/rehearsal time. Band members are also given the option to experience some of the workshops held in drama/music theatre – sound/lighting technology, make-up, drama improvisation, singing, and percussion – thereby broadening their horizons and allowing them to mingle with other course members.

Previous band experience is not necessary but, with the exception of drummers & guitarists, the ability to read music is important.

Sing & Swing
The Vocal course is designed to cater for singers of all ages, abilities, and energy levels! All members take part in voice-training classes, which cover breathing, body-awareness, improvisation, "harmonising", microphone technique, and over-coming nerves in public performing. A workshop-style presentation is featured in the Final Concert (in previous years students have studied film music, African, Jazzy, chart hits & West-End Musicals).

In addition to this, students get the opportunity to sing with the band, and to explore a variety of styles of singing, ranging from swing, R&B & gospel to soul & rock, according to the inclination of the course members.

Specialised Music Theatre classes may work with appropriate choreography, so that previously there has been the opportunity to take part in Lindy-Hop, Hip-hop, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Latin-American dance.

Students are also able to take part in many of the aspects offered in workshops of the other Departments, and have the chance to study sound technology, lighting design, hair & make-up, & prop/costume/set-design. Try as little or as much as you like!

Footlights
The Acting Course is a lively and energetic one. Sketches & extracts are worked on, which have previously included classics, comedy and improvised material. Students cover many aspects of acting styles through the pieces, which are then selected to appear in the Showcase on the final night.

Specialist workshops are provided in improvisation, comedy, mime & stage-fighting, & opportunities sometimes arise for budding directors or script-writers to home in on these talents. They can also choose training in an array of workshops to be able to deal with costumes, props, make-up, hair, lighting, scenery and backstage work according to their individual preferences. The Acting students have, on previous courses, had a reputation for their extrovert, spontaneous & hilarious extra-curricular creativity.
 
Technical / Audio Visual element
Audio-Visual Arts will support the other courses by providing Video & Audio workshops. Among other things singers will gain experience with microphone technique and actors with video & TV. It is hoped that with sufficient demand this element will expand in future years to become a main course element.

Additional training
To enhance the musical and theatrical elements of the course, we are pleased to be able to offer complementarystudies in set design, stage make-up and costume - and prop – making. Circus skills and stage fighting have also been provided on past courses by visiting tutors. First aiders and a qualified life-guard will also be present.

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