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ABRSM Exams

ABRSM Exams – Preparing for Performance

 NB: While reading this series, it can be helpful to keep a copy of the ABRSM Singing syllabus to hand. The syllabus can be downloaded here http://gb.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/singing/ The process of learning songs for performance is the subject of hundreds of Read more…

By , 12 years20th June 2013 ago
Musicals

Review: Viva Forever

The evening choice for my London visit, as promised to my sister as a birthday gift, was Viva Forever touted as “a new musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls”. Where and When: Picadilly Theatre London, Thursday 13 June 2013, Read more…

By , 12 years19th June 2013 ago
Musicals

Review: Billy Elliot the Musical

As part of my trip home to see my family in England, I was lucky enough to be able to pop into London to see a couple of shows. First off, the matinee choice:   Where and when: Victoria Palace Read more…

By , 12 years19th June 2013 ago
Friday Favourites

Friday Favourites

  It’s been a busy week on the blog this week with all the theatre I’ve been out seeing, but I’ve had some chances to check out other people’s stuff too. So here’s the picks for this week:   Call Read more…

By , 12 years14th June 2013 ago
ABRSM Exams

ABRSM Exams Series – Choosing Repertoire 3: Unaccompanied Traditonal Song

NB: While reading this series, it can be helpful to keep a copy of the ABRSM Singing syllabus to hand. The syllabus can be downloaded here http://gb.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/singing/ Many years ago (I’m not sure how many) the ABRSM syllabus used to Read more…

By , 12 years13th June 2013 ago
Repertoire Corner

Repertoire Corner

Two lullabies for you this week. Both beautiful, but both very different. Reger – Maria Wiegenleid [ABRSM 5(B); TG Int.Cert.(B); LCM(5)] This song shifts frequently between major and minor tonality so the singer needs to be confident at adjusting between Read more…

By , 12 years10th June 2013 ago
Musicals

Review: 9 to 5

Last week saw the return of 9 to 5 The Musical to the Edinburgh Playhouse. Based on the 1980s film of the same name, this show has music written by Dolly Parton. When and where: Edinburgh Playhouse, Saturday 8th June Read more…

By , 12 years10th June 2013 ago
Friday Favourites

Friday Favourites

Welcome to this week’s Friday favourites. Enjoy them with a cup of tea, a biscuit and your favourite symphony, opera or musical! Have a great weekend’s practice.   Do You Have a Student About to Quit Piano? – Save them Read more…

By , 12 years7th June 2013 ago
ABRSM Exams

ABRSM Exams Series – Choosing Repertoire 2: The Lists

NB: While reading this series, it can be helpful to keep a copy of the ABRSM Singing syllabus to hand. The syllabus can be downloaded here http://gb.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/singing/ ABRSM did a wise thing when they invented the lists. It might initially Read more…

By , 12 years5th June 2013 ago
For Learners

Kids Practice Chart Idea

While looking on the internet for ideas, I stumbled across this great “craft” idea from Crayola: What a wonderful idea to help kids learn to plan and record their practice! You can get the full instructions as given by Crayola Read more…

By , 12 years5th June 2013 ago

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