Redfern Community Centre · Redfern
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Last Minute Productions / Studio Redfern Community Centre present a 10-week FREE group singing program: Ongoing program!
Week 1:
Acknowledgement of Country and Introduction
Ice Breaker – "Name & Favourite Song” to help everyone get to know each other. Introduction to singing and creating a safe, encouraging environment.
Basic posture and body awareness for singing.
Introduction to vocal warm-ups and why we warm up.
Simple breathing exercises (Hiss exercise, belly breathing and controlled exhaling).
Discuss musical interests and begin discussing songs that the students would like to learn throughout the term.
Week 2:
Physical and vocal warm-up activities.
Breathing exercises focusing on breath control and support.
Introduction to pitch matching and listening skills. - Counting Exercise Major Scale 1, 121, 12321
Choose a song
Learn the first section of the chosen songs.
Week 3:
Weekly vocal warm-ups.
Breath control exercises using sustained notes.
Explore vocal tone and healthy voice production (Placement and support)
Continue learning songs.
Pitch and rhythm exercise
Week 4:
Weekly vocal warm-ups.
Breathing support exercises
Explore dynamics (singing softly and loudly with control) - Crescendo HmMAH exercise
Continue learning songs.
Introduction to basic stage presence and performing with confidence. Confidence-building performance activity. - Positive affirmation/self-reinforcement “I' ve got this” .
Week 5:
Weekly vocal warm-ups.
Breathing exercises
Vocal expression and storytelling through lyrics.
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