Music
Learn an instrument in a group, join a Baroque ensemble, refresh your theory or enjoy the fulfilment of singing
Individual Tuition also available
“Playing in a group is so rewarding. The Tutors are all musically brilliant, and also dedicated and full of enthusiasm.”
Group Violin (Grades 4+)
Tuesday 18.45 - 19.30
22nd April - 15th July (12 weeks, £198) Come and learn to play in a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere. You will receive outstanding tuition in a small group in a supportive and relaxed environment – an opportunity to explore the violin and have fun at the same time. Many members follow their Group Violin session with group playing in the String Ensemble, and you receive a 10% discount on your fees if you attend both courses. If you would like to learn violin but are not yet Grade 4 level, please contact our tuition team to arrange individual tuition.
Tutor: Elena Sanchez
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String Ensemble (Grade 4+)
Tuesday 19.40 - 20.40
22nd April - 15th July (12 weeks, £204) Come along to join the Conservatoire’s String Ensemble! Whether you are a seasoned ensemble player or just starting out on playing in a group, you are welcome. The group is made up of all of the string family instruments, and we play music of all kinds, sharing music together and learning some chamber music, as well as iconic works from classical to jazz. This group is a perfect supplement to your individual learning or Group Violin tuition, which runs directly before it. (You receive a 10% discount on your fees if you attend both courses!)
Tutor: Elena Sanchez
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Flute Choir (Grade 2+)
Tuesdays 19.45 - 20.45
22nd April - 15th July (12 weeks, £174) A group for flautists of all ages of Grade 2 or above. An opportunity to meet fellow flautists and play together as an ensemble in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. If you would like to refresh your flute playing and are not yet at Grade 2 level, please contact tuition@conservatoire.org.uk.
Tutor: Victoria Heath
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Women's Choir
Wednesdays 11.00 - 12.00
23rd April - 16th July (12 weeks, £114) Come along to join Blackheath Conservatoire’s Women’s Choir, which has been running for over 30 years! Did you know it has been scientifically proven that singing is good for your health? Come and test the theory and join our choir in singing a wide range of musical styles. All ages and all levels of experience are welcome, as expert tutor Elspeth Wyllie will guide you through classical and contemporary choir music. All you need to get involved is enthusiasm!
Tutor: Elspeth Wyllie
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Singers Unlimited
Wednesdays 12.30 - 13.30
23rd April - 16th July (12 weeks, £84 or £10 drop in) A masterclass for solo singers providing a wonderful opportunity to build confidence and improve your performance in front of a group. Anything goes repertoire-wise, just bring along your song and sheet music if you wish to be accompanied. All are welcome but this group has a strong history of mature singers.
Tutor: Elspeth Wyllie
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Blackheath Baroque Ensemble (16+ yrs, Grade 6+)
Wednesdays 20.00 - 21.00
23rd April - 16th July (12 weeks, £220) Our Baroque ensembles are an exceptional training ground for music from the Middle Ages to early 19th century. Players of recorders, flutes, oboes, strings, piano/harpsichord, viola da gamba, theorbo, lute and archlute are welcome to join our thriving community of instrumentalists who share a love for making Early Music. The Conservatoire also has its own harpsichord, a French-style five-octave single manual. These ensembles offer students of Grade 6 and above the opportunity to play with a wide range of instruments in a chamber setting. We explore the orchestral repertoire written before 1800 in a historically informed way with mostly one or two instruments per part. The classes are friendly and welcoming, and music is played and enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere. Students generally have access to our music room to warm up for half an hour beforehand.
Tutor: Frantisek Brikcius
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Discovering Opera
Opera in Focus: Verdi & Wagner (18+yrs)
23rd April - 2nd July, 10 weeks (£215) Verdi and Wagner are giants in the world of opera. Their output was (one way or another) vast and deeply influential, and it is essential listening for anyone who wants to know more about the genre. Yet it might also seem odd to place them side-by-side: the lyrical Italian tunesmith behind Il Trovatore and La Traviata might at first glance seem to have nothing at all in common with the densely philosophical Germanic creator of such monoliths as Der Ring des Nibelungen and Parsifal. However, their sources of influence, the times they lived through, and their deep concern over issues such as text, drama, and national identity overlap more than we might expect. This course explores the lives of these two composers in parallel, moving from their inspirations in the early nineteenth century all the way through to the heights of their fame and to their late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century successors. It is suitable for people with or without previous knowledge of opera, though it makes a particularly good next step for those who have already taken the Discovering Opera course.
Tutor: Bruno Bower
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Ukrainian Choir (All ages)
Saturdays 16.45 - 18.00
26th April - 19th July (12 weeks, FREE) Come along to the Conservatoire’s Studio to take part in this Ukrainian Choir for all ages. Under the guidance of choir leader Tetiana and accompanist Oleksandr, you will sing Ukrainian songs as well as music from other repertoires and genres. This is a group class open to Ukrainian participants of all ages – bring your friends and meet new people!
Tutor: Veronika Kryzhanivska with accompanist Oleksandr Filiak
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