Short courses at Leeds College of Music 2014

JANUARY – SEPTEMBER www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses | @LeedsMusic

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Foreword Adult ensembles Young musicians Summer Schools Short course listings Booking information Directions

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J Davies Beginners’ Guide to Audio Recording

JOIN US THIS SPRING/ SUMMER FOR A RANGE OF COURSES IN MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

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Our courses are designed for musicians, producers and performers – whether you’re a beginner or a professional.

Feedback tells us that you love working with our team of experienced industry professionals. Building on that feedback, we have a mix of returning favourites and brand new projects. Upcoming courses include: §§ A n Introduction to Holistic Performance – Alexander technique, yoga and meditation for performers (31 May – 1 June) §§ Dubbin’ is a Must! – reggae and ska for under 18s (5–6 July) §§ C ome and Play Motown – be part of our Motown big band for the weekend; all instruments/voices welcome. Age 14+ (26–27 July) §§ M usical Theatre & Opera Singers’ Weekend – one of our most popular courses returns with outstanding tuition in world-class facilities (20–22 June) §§ B eginners’ Guide to Audio Recording – learn how to record live in a professional studio, using industry-standard software to edit and mix the results (17–18 May) In June, July and August, we’re running Summer Schools in songwriting, jazz and film music, alongside our brand new twoweek Pro Sound and Lighting project in collaboration with the O2 Academy, Leeds. Accommodation packages are available – see www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/accommodation for details.

Our large ensembles continue to provide fantastic learning experiences.

Choral Society, Sinfonia and Community Symphony Orchestra are looking for new members – see page six for information on how you can join.

Whether you are joining us for the first time or coming back for more, we look forward to welcoming you.

Jenny Hoy Head of Personal and Professional Development

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ADULT ENSEMBLES Are you a beginner or experienced singer?

A classical musician who’s looking for more playing opportunities? Our large ensembles provide a dynamic and friendly environment in which you can hone your skills.

Running between January and June, our ensembles meet for weekly evening classes, and culminate in a public concert at the end of term.

CHORAL SOCIETY an established choir for beginner and experienced singers – all voice types welcome. Meets on Thursday evenings from 9 January. Membership fee: £100.

for musicians with a minimum of grade 3 (strings) and grade 5 (wind/brass). Meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 January. Membership fee: £170.

COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA for classical musicians with a minimum of grade 7 in their chosen instrument. Meets on Tuesday evenings from 28 January. Membership fee: £85.

See the short course listings section for more details on each ensemble, or visit www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/ensembles

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PERFORMANCE DATES

SINFONIA

Sinfonia

3 APRIL, 12 JUNE Choral Society

11 MAY

Community Symphony Orchestra

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SOUND FOUNDATIONS MUSIC COURSES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS If you’re aged 10–17 and interested in exploring musical ideas, playing in bands/ ensembles and learning music technology, then our Saturday Music School might be the perfect way to begin your weekends in term-time.

Saturday Music School is a fun but challenging programme of three-hour sessions that are tailored to your abilities and interests, providing outstanding tuition and facilities. As well as gaining recording experience, students will get to perform in two public showcases and may be selected for the conservatoire’s annual Gala Concert.

PERFORMANCE DATES 4 APRIL

Gala Concert

5 APRIL, 21 JUNE SMS concert

OPEN DAYS 8 MARCH & 17 MAY

If you’d like to take part, you can arrange an audition or book a place on an open day by visiting our website at www.lcm.ac.uk/young-musicians or contacting sms@lcm.ac.uk We offer two routes:

SMS PERFORMANCE Small group lessons with specialist tutors for musicians aged 10–17. You’ll get the chance to perform in string quartets, jazz and rock bands, and pop groups; learn music theory, composition or keyboard skills; and take part in workshops on subjects from reggae and ska to game soundtracks and Indian music.

SMS TECH Designed for musicians aged 13–17 who are interested in music technology and production. The programme covers home recording, studio work, live recording, music for media, microphone techniques and what it’s like to work in the music industry.

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August) – in which participants will learn from experienced industry professionals in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Throughout June, July and August, we’re running a number of Summer Schools to help top up your musical skills as well as your tan...

In June, we’re hooking up with the technical team at the O2 Academy in Leeds for our very first Summer School in Pro Sound and Lighting. This two-week course will give budding sound and lighting engineers (age 18+) rare hands-on experience of programming, using the mixing desk and lighting rigs, and working with bands live on-stage at one of the city’s best-equipped music venues. There are only 16 places for this course, so make sure you book early.

Back on campus, we’re running Summer Schools in songwriting (11–13 July), jazz (27 July – 2 August), and film music (26–29

From 12–14 August, Lee and Krish are back to deliver our successful Summer School in studio and songwriting techniques for young musicians, in two groups for those aged 10–13 and 14–17. Bursaries may be available to students from lowincome backgrounds for this course – contact ppd@lcm.ac.uk for details.

See the course listing sections for more information on these courses, or visit www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/summerschools – where you’ll also find details of our accommodation packages.

SUMMER SCHOOLS

SHORT COURSE

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Full details of our short course line-up in the first half of 2014 – including our adult learning ensembles and Summer Schools.

We may add new courses during the year, so keep an eye on our website at www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses for details. You can also sign up to our e-newsletter at www.lcm.ac.uk/whats-on/sign-up for a monthly digest of forthcoming short courses and events.

Course details are correct at the time this guide went to press.

BURSARY INFORMATION A limited number of bursaries may be available on specific courses to students aged under 18 from low-income backgrounds. Contact the short course team by email at ppd@lcm.ac.uk or phone on +44 (0)113 222 3449 for details on how you can apply.

Leeds College of Music is proud to be part of the Leeds Music Education Partnership.

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ADULT ENSEMBLE

SINFONIA ADULT ENSEMBLE

COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 28 January – 6 May 2014 6.45–9.30pm 10 Tuesday evenings Guest conductor: Ben Crick Course Fee: £62.50 Explore the symphonic repertoire with this lively and friendly ensemble. Combining full-time and part-time students, the Symphony Orchestra programme culminates in a concert on Sunday 11 May 2014.

We’re looking for new members – particularly string, percussion and brass players who have reached grade 7/8 on their instrument. Email ppd@lcm.ac.uk to register your interest. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/cso

7 January – 17 June 2014 7–9.30pm 20 Tuesday evenings Conductor: Andrew Watkinson Leader/Guest Conductor: Milka Kalinowska Course Fee: £170 Are you a string or brass player? Sinfonia is a friendly, welcoming group of adult learners who are passionate about playing classical music. Tutored by conductor Andrew Watkinson, Sinfonia studies three programmes of music each year, with performances for friends and family in an informal setting. Sinfonia will perform in a concert on 1 April 2014.

No audition is required, but Sinfonia aims to provide orchestral experience for players who have achieved a minimum standard of grade 3 (strings) and grade 5 (wind/brass). Email ppd@lcm.ac.uk to register your interest. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/sinfonia

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ADULT ENSEMBLE

CHORAL SOCIETY 9 January – 19 June 2014 7.15–9.30pm 20 Thursday evenings Musical Director: Simon Fidler Accompanist: Jenny Martins Course Fee: £100 Whether you are a beginner or already possess some choral experience, this established choir will enable you to develop your singing skills and repertoire. Members will perform in concert on Thursday 3 April and Thursday 12 June 2014, at 7.30pm in the Venue.

All voice types are welcome. No audition is required, but the ability to read music is an advantage. Email ppd@lcm.ac.uk to register your interest. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/choral-soc

GRADE 3 POP THEORY – AIDING BTEC ENTRY LEVELS 1, 8, 15 & 22 March 2014 2–5pm Four Saturday afternoons Tutor: Dan Green Course Fee: £120/bursaries Age: 14+ Following the London College of Music Pop Theory syllabus, this course is for those who want to further their theory knowledge or who are thinking of applying for BTEC study in 2014/15.

The course will include the scales, chords, note values, harmonic progression and musical knowledge associated with the grade 3 syllabus and supports the June theory exams. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/g3pt

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PIANO TEACHING FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY (IN ASSOCIATION WITH EPTA) Enthralling. By far the best and most inspirational piano course I’ve ever done!

S Brook Piano Teaching for the Twenty-First Century

22 March – 23 March 2014 10am–5pm Two days (Saturday & Sunday) Tutors: Sally Cathcart & Heli Ignatius-Fleet Course Fee: £155 Age: 18+ An engaging and enjoyable two-day course run in collaboration with the European Piano Teachers Association for piano teachers and students who want to develop and refresh their piano teaching skills. Using the latest techniques, methods and research, expert tutors work to equip participants with a deeper understanding of a wide range of teaching skills. Much of the material has been taken from the highly regarded and accredited EPTA UK Piano Teachers’ Course. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/pt21c

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FIRST STEPS IN PIANO PLAYING

SECOND STEPS IN PIANO PLAYING 6 May – 15 July 2014 7.45–9.15pm

6 May – 15 July 2014 6–7.30pm

10 Tuesday evenings (excluding 27 May)

10 Tuesday evenings (excluding 27 May)

Tutor: Dean McDermott Course Fee: £150 Age: 18+

Tutor: Dean McDermott Course Fee: £150 Age: 18+ This 10-week evening class is for complete beginners to piano with no experience of reading music. Students will be introduced to the keyboard and will learn about how music is constructed, treble clef, aural awareness of pitch and rhythmic values. All material will be taught on digital pianos in a small classroom setting. Participants should have their own keyboard to practise on between sessions. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/fspp

This 10-week evening class is for players who have ideally completed the First Steps in Piano playing course or who have recently started to play the piano and wish to continue the study of keys, scales, intervals and exercises. Participants will work on playing hands together, aural skills and extending their range outside a five-finger position. Improve your fluency at the keyboard, hand coordination, keyboard skills and harmony knowledge.

All material will be taught on digital pianos in a small classroom setting. Participants should have their own keyboard to practise on between sessions. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/sspp

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FURTHER EXPLORATIONS IN JAZZ PIANO INTRODUCING JAZZ PIANO (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED) (BEGINNERS) 7 May – 16 July 2014 7 May – 16 July 2014 6–7.30pm 10 Wednesday evenings (excluding 28 May) Tutor: Bob Birch Course Fee: £150 Age: 18+ This practical course will introduce students to some of the key concepts in jazz piano and improvisation, alongside basic theory. Reading music to a basic level would be an advantage, but a desire to learn is more important! By the end of the 10 weeks you will have a good understanding of lead sheets and be able to play from a wide range of jazz repertoire.

All material will be taught on digital pianos in a classroom setting. Participants should have their own keyboard to practise on between sessions. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/ijp

7.45–9.15pm 10 Wednesday evenings (excluding 28 May) Tutor: Bob Birch Course Fee: £150 Age: 18+ Learn a variety of standards, looking at stylistic techniques such as block chords, harmonic substitution, accompanying singers and playing solo piano; open your ears to more advanced chord voicing; and study some jazz techniques. As an intermediate/advanced class you will have experience in reading music and perhaps a working knowledge of basic harmony. All material will be taught on digital pianos in a small classroom setting. Participants should have their own keyboard to practise on between sessions. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/fejp

GOING BEYOND GRADE 5 THEORY BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO COMPUTER MUSIC 10 May – 11 May 2014 10am–5pm Two days (Saturday & Sunday) Tutor: Alex Halliday Course Fee: £125 Age: 18+ This course will teach you the fundamentals of digital audio workstation (DAW) technology and associated processes, including digital audio editing, drum programming, dynamic processing, time based manipulation and fx processing. The course will also incorporate mixing and mastering strategies using generic DAW and third party plugins. Your expert tutor Alex will be using Apple Mac software including Logic Pro 9 and Pro Tools all taught in our worldclass facilities. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/bgcm

10, 17, 24 & 31 May 2014 2–5pm Four Saturday afternoons Tutor: Karen Gourlay Course Fee: £120/bursaries Age: 16+ Based on the ABRSM Classical Music Theory syllabus, this course is designed for musicians who want to develop their theory skills and understanding of harmony and composition. Coursework includes writing specified chords for voice or keyboard, identifying suitable chords for a melody, composing a melody with a modulation to a different key, and questions on short extracts of music focussing on the elements and context of the works. Participants should have a good working knowledge of at least ABRSM Grade 5 theory to benefit from the programme. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/gbg5t

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LCM POP THEORY GRADES 4–5 13, 20, 27 May, 3, 10 June 2014 7.45–9.15pm Five Tuesday evenings

ABRSM CLASSICAL THEORY GRADES 4–5 13, 20, 27 May, 3, 10 June 2014 6–7.30pm Five Tuesday evenings Tutor: Dan Green Course Fee: £100/bursaries Age: 16+ Following the ABRSM Classical Music Theory syllabus, this evening course is for musicians preparing for the June 2014 ABRSM theory exam, but is equally useful for those who just want to develop their skills. Notation, terms and signs, simple, compound and irregular time signatures, major and minor keys and scales up to six flats, transposition, melody writing, tenor clef, ornaments, chords in context and rhythm writing will all be covered. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/abrsmg5

Tutor: Dan Green Course Fee: £100/bursaries Age: 16+ Following the London College of Music Pop Music Theory syllabus, this course is for musicians preparing for the June 2014 LCM Pop Theory exam but is equally useful for those who just want to develop their skills. Scales and modes, chords, rhythm and time signatures, pop history from the 1950s, instruments, signs, symbols and transposition will all be covered. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/lcmg5

High standard and delivered in an easy way to understand.

E Lock LCM Pop Theory Grades 4–5

AN INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC PERFORMANCE 31 May – 1 June 2014 10am–5pm Two days (Saturday & Sunday)

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO AUDIO RECORDING 17 May – 18 May 2014 10am–5pm Two days (Saturday & Sunday) Tutor: Alex Halliday Course Fee: £125 Age: 18+ In a classroom and pro-studio setting, this course will teach you the fundamentals of audio recording, including microphone types, microphone placement and digital audio theory. Guidance will be given on preparing for and recording with a simple home recording system as well as setting up and multi-track recording in a professional recording environment. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/bgar

Tutors: Grant Ragsdale, Nichi Green & Ken Lunn Course Fee: £150 Age: 18+ Work with holistic performance specialists and discover how to regain control of your body to release tension, enhance performance and improve posture.

The weekend will include workshops on Alexander technique, breathing techniques and targeted stretches through yoga, meditation and mindfulness. Suitable for anyone who is involved in public speaking and performance (music, drama, dance).

By the end of the course you will have the knowledge and skills to develop and be in control of your physical and mental wellbeing, both in performance and everyday life. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/ihp

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PRO SOUND AND LIGHTING SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE O2 ACADEMY, LEEDS 2 June – 13 June 2014 4–10pm Two weeks (Monday – Friday) Tutors: Greg McKay, Ean Rooney & Peter Shorten Course Fee: £800 Age: 18+ A rare opportunity to learn in an outstanding professional venue – the O2 Academy, Leeds. This course has been jointly planned by Leeds College of Music and the technical team at the O2 to give participants the relevant and most important skills needed to survive in the live music industry.

The course will enable participants to mix bands live on-stage and get handson experience of the digital mixing desk,

lighting rigs and programming, with a chance to meet industry experts and hear about life in the profession. The two week programme has been designed for anyone with a serious interest in live sound and lighting, looking to gain professional standard experience and tuition in order to start or develop a career in the industry. The course would also suit musicians who want to improve their work with technical teams and performance planning, and educators keen to develop their knowledge.

There are only 16 places for this course, so book early to avoid disappointment. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/pslss02

ADVANCED FLUTE PERFORMANCE DAY

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15 June 2014 10am–5pm One day (Sunday) Tutors: Martyn Shaw & Kevin Gowland Accompanist: Rachael Buxton Course Fee: £100/bursaries Age: 16+ A day of warm-ups, masterclasses and workshops focusing on flute performance, with the opportunity to work with an accompanist on flute and piano repertoire, and try the alto, bass and baroque flutes. A great chance to enhance your flute playing skills before an exam, audition or recital.

Suitable for grades 6 and above. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/afpd

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA SINGERS’ WEEKEND 20 June – 22 June 2014 6–9pm (Friday), 9am–5pm (Saturday & Sunday) 2.5 days (Friday evening – Sunday) Tutors: Peter Knapp & Janet Haney Course Fee: £175 Age: 18+ An intensive weekend of professional vocal coaching that will help develop your technique and characterisation, either in opera or in musical theatre. You will work on your chosen repertoire, be directed in how to present a piece on stage, and get the chance to perform in an open rehearsal which will be recorded. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/mtosw

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JAZZ IMPROVISATION WEEKEND 28 June – 29 June 2014 10am–5pm Two days (Saturday & Sunday) Tutor: Rob Mitchell Course Fee: £125/bursaries Age: 16+ Suitable for all instrumentalists and rhythm players with some experience on their instrument, this course looks at modes, blues, rhythm changes, time, feel and grooves – with improvisation at the heart of the teaching. You’ll cover techniques for tackling common chord progressions such as the II-V-I and I-VI-II-V through exercises and direct application in the jazz repertoire. The workshops will provide plenty of playing as well as new and fresh ideas for those with more experience in jazz. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/jiw

DUBBIN’ IS A MUST! 5 July – 6 July 2014 10am–5pm Two days (Saturday & Sunday) Tutors: Chris Campbell & Sam Hobbs Course Fee: £125/bursaries Age: 10–18 An exploration of the music and idioms of Jamaican culture from ska to bluebeat, reggae to dub for musicians under 18 years of age (not suitable for beginners). You will also look at how traditional songwriting and production have spawned into modern genres from punk to dub step. Professional musicians Chris Campbell and Sam Hobbs have recorded and performed with artists from Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and The Vaccines to Franz Ferdinand and Finley Quaye, offering young musicians a fantastic experience in a supportive atmosphere. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/diam

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SONGWRITING SUMMER SCHOOL 11 July – 13 July 2014 9am–5pm Three days (Friday – Sunday) Tutors: Dr Andy West & Danny Cope Course Fee: £200 Age: 16+ Are you looking to develop and shape your songs into mini masterpieces with expert guidance? This course is designed for musicians who are keen to further their skills in songwriting; songwriters who are looking for new ideas and approaches; and educators looking for inspiration in their teaching. Featuring both practical and classroom sessions, this course will provide you with listening materials and carefully chosen examples in order to demonstrate the key skills of the songwriter. You will receive advice and feedback on your work both individually and in a group context to aid your development. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/sss

COME AND SING FAURÉ’S REQUIEM 26 July 2014 10am–6pm One day (Saturday) Conductor: Simon Fidler Accompanist: Jenny Martins Course Fee: £50 Age: 16+ Learn how to perform one of the great masterpieces of classical repertoire in a focussed day of rehearsals in a supportive atmosphere, alongside members of the Choral Society. The ability to read music is an advantage, but if you don’t, come and sing anyway! The day will culminate in a free, open performance for friends and family to enjoy. Course fee includes £25 discount on Choral Society fees for 2014–15 – quote ‘Requiem’ when booking to claim this offer. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/csfr

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COME AND PLAY MOTOWN… 26 July – 27 July 2014 10am–5pm Two days (Saturday & Sunday) Tutors: Rob Mitchell & Anna Uhuru Course Fee: £150 / bursaries Age: 14+ Learn the music and skills to perform the infectious grooves of Motown’s back catalogue. For one weekend you will be part of a Motown band, working in sections – rhythm, strings, horns and vocals – to perform classic tunes from the era; culminating in a recorded, open rehearsal.

The course is suitable for musicians with a minimum standard of Grade 5 who read music or have a good ear for parts.

Knowledge of improvisation is useful but not essential. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/cpm

Highly professional and competent teaching.

Tremendous hand-outs.

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SUMMER JAZZ 27 July – 2 August 2014 6–9pm (Sun), 9.30am–5.30pm (Mon–Sat) 6.5 days (Sunday evening – Saturday) Tutors: Matthew Roberts, Matthew Anderson & Cerys Hogg Course Fee: £450 Age: 16+ Immerse yourself in the core skills required to play and sing jazz with tuition in repertoire, vocabulary/language, theory/ harmony and stage craft; alongside the development of your aural and recorded performance skills. The course includes studio and jam sessions to record and present the results of your hard work.

The course is designed for established jazz learners looking for new ideas and approaches, musicians and teachers with a good reading ability that are perhaps new to jazz, as well as classical, pop and rock musicians keen to explore the jazz and blues side of their playing. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/sj

STUDIO AND SONGWRITING COURSE FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS

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12 August – 14 August 2014 9.30am–3pm Three days (Tuesday – Thursday) Tutors: Lee Smith & Krishna Thiruchelvam Course Fee: £125/bursaries Age: 10–18 Kick start your summer holiday with three days of music making, studio sessions, composing and recording techniques. This course is designed for young musicians with at least two years of music-making experience who are interested in the creative use of technology to write, record and mix music, and want to learn about working in a studio environment. You’ll come away from the course equipped with recording experience, the confidence to compose and perform, a recording of your work and networking opportunities.

Students are placed in two groups by age/ experience with places in each group limited to 10 participants, so early booking is strongly advised. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/sscym

FILM MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 26 August – 29 August 2014 10am–6pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) 10am–8.30pm (Thursday) Four days (Tuesday – Friday) Tutors: Brian Morrell, Craig Golding & Stefan Gordon Course Fee: £350 Age: 18+ Learn about the art and science involved in scoring music for the moving image. This four-day course will focus on composition, orchestration, musical awareness and production, with specialist lectures on the conceptualisation and creation of music for the moving image, and practical composition sessions in dedicated Mac labs. The final day of the course will give you the chance to perform your recorded music to moving image on ‘the big screen’ and receive detailed feedback from our industry experts. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/cfmss

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GRADE FIVE THEORY – FIVE DAY INTENSIVE COURSE 8 September – 12 September 2014 10am–5pm

I’ve learnt more this week about theory than I have in two years!

J Hagan Grade 5 Theory – Five Day Intensive course

Five days (Monday – Friday) Tutors: Dan Green & Karen Gourlay Course Fee: £225 Age: 16+ This five-day intensive course covers either ABRSM Classical or LCM Pop theory syllabuses up to grade 5, specific to the participant. The course has been carefully designed for students who were unable to take the June 2014 theory exams, who need to re-sit theory exams in November 2014 or need to brush up on their theory knowledge in order to meet undergraduate entry requirements. The theory exam itself is not included in the course. Participants should have some knowledge of music theory before booking. www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses/5dg5t

BOOKING INFO All booking and payment details regarding our short courses can be found on the Leeds College of Music website at www.lcm.ac.uk/short-courses

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HOW TO ENROL AND PAY Places are allocated on a first-come, firstserved basis on receipt of payment and booking form. Payment must be completed before your place on a short course can be confirmed. Unfortunately, we are unable to reserve any places without payment.

To pay by cheque

To enrol on and pay for any of our short courses, please follow the steps below:

Harriet Leech Personal and Professional Development Dept.

Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill Leeds LS2 7PD

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Visit the relevant course page on our website (URLs given below each course on pages 10–25)

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F ill in the booking form and pay via PayPal by following the instructions at the bottom of the web page

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Once you have paid, you’ll be registered and will receive an email with more information

4. P lease advise us if you have any access requirements or medical conditions. Knowing this will help us support you when you are with us at Leeds College of Music

Please send a cheque payable to ‘Leeds College of Music’ with your name, contact number, email address and the course that you wish to pay for enclosed to:

To pay over the phone with a credit/debit card Call Harriet Leech on +44 (0)113 222 3449 and use your debit/credit card.

To enrol and pay in person or to request a hard copy booking form Call or email the Personal and Professional Development department stating the course you are interested in. We’ll then contact you to arrange a suitable time to guide you through the enrolment process.

Course Enquiries: +44 (0) 113 222 3449 Email: ppd@lcm.ac.uk

REFUNDS POLICY

ACCESS

In the event of a booking cancellation being received in writing to Leeds College of Music from a participant:

There is full wheelchair access to all Leeds College of Music venues, including wheelchair accessible toilet facilities.

Please let us know in advance of any special access requirements. There will be an opportunity to let us know about any medical conditions or access arrangements on each online booking form.

§§ M ore than 14 working days before the event commences: a refund of full fee less a 15% administration charge will apply §§ 1 4 working days to four working days before the event commences: a 50% refund will apply unless Leeds College of Music can fill the space created by the cancellation, in which it may, at its discretion, refund the full fee less a 15% administration charge §§ T hree working days or fewer before the event commences: no refund will be applicable

CONCESSIONS We are currently unable to offer any concessionary rates for our adult short courses. Bursaries may be available for participants under the age of 18 from low income families via the Leeds Music Education Partnership www.lmep.lcm.ac.uk.

Applications with supporting evidence must be made in advance of the course start date (ideally 14 days +) to enable us to process the request. Please email ppd@lcm.ac.uk or call 0113 222 3449 for more information.

DISCLAIMER Whilst Leeds College of Music has tried to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document at the time of publication, we wish to underline that the programme is reviewed and updated on a regular basis and so the information given may be subject to alteration.

ACCOMMODATION Please note that all courses in spring/ summer 2014 are non-residential but we’ll always do our best to help arrange accommodation if you need it. For details of accommodation in Leeds please visit: www.visitleeds.co.uk

CONTACT DETAILS For further information on any of our Personal and Professional Development short courses: Telephone: +44 (0)113 222 3449 Email: ppd@lcm.ac.uk

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