Andrew Killian's well-known course is now run by Simon Catchpole at Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4QH, In two parts: each one day course
Levels 1 & 2 dates are next expected to be in November
Dates to be confirmed in Autumn
Bishopsgate Institute 230 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QH (opposite Liverpool Street Station)
Hours 0915- 1645 Each course is one day. Book either one or both (Reduction for both courses booked)
Course Fees:
£130 SMA member and affiliate rate £190 non member
Combined both one day courses booked together
£220 SMA member and affiliate rate . £350 non member
Training support may be available from the Caldicot Stage Management Training Bursary for these courses. Contact SMA office for more info.
No prior musical knowledge required for Level 1; Level 2 builds from Level 1 to a full opera company test standard ____________________________________________________________________
Please Note: The following Course descriptions are from recent courses. Music content may vary- we always include a mix of opera and musical theatre scores as appropriate to training aims in the courses. Some more scores from musicals may be included as appropriate
Cueing to Music One-Day Course Level 1
Course Aim: To enable a potential DSM or Showcaller, one without musical knowledge, to Q from musical scores and thus feel confident enough to undertake such work with opera, musical and ballet companies.
Course Objectives
- To examine the basic elements of musical notation and the function of piano reductions in relation to the rehearsal process.
- To understand how singers, as opposed to actors, impact on the role of a DSM/Showcaller
- To undertake Qing exercises numerous and complex enough to instil confidence.
- To simulate a music test at opera company level
09.30 Welcome. Housekeeping. Course Overview.
10.05 Session 1: The Building Blocks
1.1 Music, Sound and Pitch
1.2 Notation
1.3 Rhythm
1.4 First Cueing Test
11.30 Coffee
11.45 Session 2: Wider still and wider…
2.1 The Orchestra
2.2 Dynamics
2.3 Tempi
12.45 Session 3: Second Cueing Test
13.00 Lunch
1330 Session 4: ‘I See a Voice’… adding the singer to the picture
15.00 Session 5 Simulated opera company music test in real time
16.00 Session 6 Summary
16:30 Finish
Cueing to Music One Day Course LEVEL2
Course Aim
To enable a potential DSM or Showcaller, one with basic musical knowledge and understanding, to cue from complex and problematic music scores with confidence.
Course Objectives
- To reinforce understanding of musical counting and notation.
- To practice cueing from music with unusual time signatures.
- To simulate performance issues with a mixture of Musical Qs, visual Qs and clearances.
- To simulate a demanding music test at opera company level
09.30 Welcome. Housekeeping. Course Overview.
10.05 Session 1: Qing at a Standard
11.30 Coffee/Tea break
11.45 Session 2: Qing at speed
12.45 Session 3: Simulating a demanding opera company music test in real time
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Session 4: Where’s the Beat? Irregular rhythms and impossible music 15.30 Coffee/Tea break
15.00 Session 5: Higher Stakes When you have to look away from the music…
15.45 Session 7: A final practice
16.30 Finish
All of the SMA-run courses lead to a certificate of achievement from the SMA, include course notes/materials and, if you are an SMA Member, completion of our courses can be added to your CV and listing on Spotlight Contacts.
All SMA Courses and most others plan to finish by 4.30pm to allow for evening show calls. Earlier times or one-to-one courses can sometimes be arranged.
Please BOOK NOW places on these courses typically book up very quickly