'I enjoyed the course immensely and learned a lot. The teacher was excellent and I liked the whole welcoming set up in Waltons New School of Music.'
– A. Molony
'The course was so much more than I expected. I learned so much and gained confidence within myself. The teacher was an inspiration!'
– C. McGowan
'This course is a great introduction and confidence builder. Before you realise it you're singing in front of people and loving it!'
– E. Donnelly
'A very enjoyable course. The teacher was very experienced and all participants improved hugely, even shrinking violets!'
– E. Loughrey
'It is a great singing experience. Besides learning the techniques, you gain confidence in yourself. It is also a relaxing time.'
– M. Laboureur
'A great introduction to singing and the different genres of music. The course definitely made me want to pursue further vocal training.'
– R. Lee
'Gave me confidence to try for the high notes in the choir I'm in.'
– B. Mac Ceallaigh
'Great fun. Relaxed atmosphere. Learned loads!'
– K. Finn
Do you love to sing? Have you ever been told that you had a good voice and ‘must get it trained’? Would you like to know what actually goes on in singing lessons? Featured on RTÉ Radio One’s 'Morning Ireland' programme and one of the New School’s most popular courses, Introducing Singing for Adults is designed to take some of the mystery out of singing, improve your confidence in singing before an audience and introduce you to the fundamentals of voice training. Along with a small group of like-minded adults, you will observe and participate in basic singing tuition. You will learn how to choose songs (from a range of musical styles) that suit you and your voice. And you will begin to explore the technical side of singing, discovering the application and use of Focus and Support. (We will also discuss how to choose a singing teacher and how to work with him/her to achieve your singing goals.) But most of all you will learn – in a relaxed and supportive environment – to get up in front of others and sing! For those who want a basic understanding of technique, as well as for those who want to begin a lifetime of study (Pavarotti took a singing lesson every week for most of his life!), this course is the perfect introduction to the singer’s art.
Please note that Introducing Singing for Adults is not a course for the timid; you will be asked to stand up and sing in front of others on a weekly basis!
Introducing Singing for Adults is one of our group courses for beginners. Private, partner, group and intensive singing/voice lessons are also available for students at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Go to Departments & Faculty - Voice (Singing) for more information.
2011-2012 Third Term Schedules & Fee
CLASS 1 (Jenna Harris)
10 weeks, April 17 – June 19, 2012
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
CLASS 2 (Jenna Harris)
10 weeks, April 17 – June 19, 2012
Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm
CLASS 3 (Joan O'Malley)
10 weeks, April 18 – June 20, 2012
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
CLASS 4 (Emer Barry)
10 weeks, April 18 – June 20, 2012
Wednesdays 7 – 8 pm
CLASS 5 (Niamh McCormack)
10 weeks, April 19 – June 21, 2012
Thursdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm
Tuition Fee: €170
Teachers
Emer Barry received her BA (Hons) in Music and Italian from UCD, where she won the Soprano Vocal Scholarship to the Chapel Choir, and a postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Music Performance from the DIT Conservatory of Music & Drama. She has won numerous singing prizes at Irish music festivals and competitions, and was a recipient of the John McCormack Society Bursary. Emer was Cantor for several years at services in St. Mary's Haddington Road and Terenure College Chapel, and she has sung in a number of Opera Ireland and Anna Livia Opera Company productions, including Orfeo, The Magic Flute, Herodiade, and La Rondine.
Jenna Harris began her music studies with classical voice until she discovered her passion for jazz. She now holds a certificate in Professional Musicianship and an honours degree in Jazz Performance, both completed in Newpark Music Centre and awarded by London Guildhall. As well as being a member of the vocal faculty at the New School, she currently facilitates vocal laboratories in Newpark. Jenna regularly performs with her own quintet, and contributed to the forthcoming Lloka album with composer/guitarist Daniel Jacobson.
Niamh McCormack received her BMus and MMus Performance degrees from the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama. Since then she has performed in the National Concert Hall, the Gaiety Theatre, Place des Arts in Montreal, Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as well as at the Giza pyramids in Egypt. She has won numerous awards in feiseanna and music festivals, including the Stevenson Award and bursary from the Ballymena Festival. She has also toured extensively as vocal soloist with Riverdance and performed such operatic roles as Musetta in La Boheme, Papagena in The Magic Flute and Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro. Niamh has sung with the National Chamber Choir and continues to be a deputy member. She is also a regular recitalist and performer of Early Music and has recorded a lunchtime recital for RTÉ lyric fm. In addition to her work with the New School, Niamh has taught singing and musical theatre with An Grianán, Co. Louth.
Joan O’Malley received her BMus Performance degree as well as a postgraduate Diploma in Performance from the DIT Conservatory of Music & Drama and also trained at the Stageworks Drama School. She has won several awards for her singing, including the DIT Opera Studio’s MacNamara Gold Cup and the Feis Ceoil’s Veronica Dunne and Wilson Cups. Joan has performed in numerous productions with Opera Ireland (Cosi fan tutte, Don Pasquale) and the Anna Livia Opera Company (Lucia di Lammermoor, The Pearl Fishers) and as soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Coronation Mass, among others.
Enrolment
Enrolment for this course requires a completed enrolment form and full payment of tuition fees. (Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a 2011-2012 General Enrolment Form.) Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date of enrolment. Early enrolment is recommended, as places in each class are limited to eight.
Purchasing this course as a gift? Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a Gift Certificate Booking Form.
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