Can We Decolonise Our Voices?
Thursday 17th March 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
We will examine ideas of what a ‘good voice’ might be, and look at the ways in which pedagogy might be informed by the legacy of colonialism.
What implications might this have on teaching and learning?
In what ways do we perpetuate colonial ideas and othering?
What role does technology play in this?
Students are invited to bring their thoughts, experiences, and suggestions about how teaching and learning about the voice can become more diverse and inclusive.
Nate Holder
‘Nate Holder BA (Hons), MMus is a musician, author, speaker and music education consultant based in London. He is an advocate for decolonising music...
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We have plenty of upcoming short courses coming soon. See details of some of them below or look at the full list of short courses.
Thursday 24th October 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Race of Sound – Why Do We Think We Can Hear Race Vocally?
Nina Eidsheim
Why and how do we make assumptions about a person’s race, gender, or age based on the timbre of their voice? We will examine historical precedents for racialized listening to voices as well as contemporary realities, utilizing a framework for critically interrogating the racializing processes embedded in vocal and listening practices.
Tuesday 29th October 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)
‘Disarming’ Performance Anxiety: Re-engaging the joy of performing by becoming more resilient in our innate vulnerability
Dr Mark Seton
In this workshop, Dr Mark Seton will offer practical, playful and holistic strategies to ‘dis-arm’ three factors of being human that can impact our capacity to perform: doubt, shame and trauma.
Thursday 31st October 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Dosimetry Measurement of Vocal Demands in Contemporary Musical Theatre
Celia Stewart
Singers are highly skilled vocal athletes who master specialized vocal requirements when cast to perform in a musical theatre production. Their participation is physically, vocally, and emotionally challenging.