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- Voice
Progress and further opportunities
Applying for lessons and further information |
Singing is a fundamental and universal form of human communication, capable of great expression and used in all cultures and in all periods. A huge variety of singing styles has developed in different regions of the world.
In singing the human voice is used to produce music. The lungs act as bellows, forcing air between the vocal cords of the larynx and causing them to vibrate. The resulting sound is amplified as it resonates in the cavities of the chest, neck, and head, and it is articulated (given vowels and consonants) by the singer's lips, teeth, tongue, and palate in the same way as speech.
Singing is part of any music curriculum. It is important in classroom music and also a key part in the Croydon SoundStart whole class instrumental teaching programme. Whilst at primary school children have the opportunity to sing in school choirs and perhaps in the Croydon Schools Music Association infant or junior festival choirs in the Fairfield Halls.
Specialist vocal tuition is normally not available until secondary school. It is important to learn the correct way to produce the sound and to develop good tone and intonation, without damaging the voice. Vocal lessons will cover a wide range of styles, classical, musical theatre, folk songs and popular music. Pupils will have the opportunity to develop singing in the type of music they are particularly attracted to. There will also be the opportunity to sing in small vocal groups as well as larger choirs. CMS has a Vocal Workshop at Croydon Young Musicians, for all enthusiastic young musicians, whether they are primarily singers or instrumentalists. |
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