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    The Arts College London (ACL)
    Courses

    Summer schools/Short courses

    Have you ever thought that summer schools or short courses can be just for you?

    Our short courses are tailor-made and can take place anytime throughout the year according to your convenience.

    Prospective students, both locally and internationally, with a keen interest in music and the arts are cordially invited to participate in our acclaimed short courses, offering an exciting opportunity to experience ACL during the summer or other short holidays.

    ❖ Technique-building Options

    Option 1 – Instrumental & Vocal Attendees
    • One to One tuition on your instrument or singing
    • Technique workshops (musical awareness, performance skills, practice strategies, interpretation and anxiety) with our tutors
    • chamber and small ensemble sessions (Optional)
    • Audition technique and preparation
    • Basic music theory to develop your musical literacy and understand the basic compositional elements of music making
    • Aural Training in
      • Melody, Harmony and Rhythm
      • Style and Historical Eras Recognition
      • Character, Structure, Expression and Articulation of the Music
    • English sessions for International students
    Option 2 – Composition
    • Group composition workshops (compositional techniques, orchestration and writing for different instruments)
    • One to one tuition composition lessons
    • Aural Training in
      • Melody, Harmony and Rhythm
      • Style and Historical Eras Recognition
      • Character, Structure, Expression and Articulation of the Music
    • Portfolio preparation
    • English sessions for International students
    Option 3 – Musical Theatre Attendees
    • Introduction to Musical Theatre
      • Introduce key concepts in musical theatre
      • Explain the context, theme, storyline, characters, scenes, etc. of the play
    • Core Skills
      • Acting
      • Movement & Choreography
      • Singing
      • Integrated Performance
    • Critical Encounters to the Musical
      • Use a critical approach to expand students’ understanding in a wider context.
      • Interrogate how all the trained skills are integrated in a play/show/performance as a whole and make the performance “tasty”.
    Option 4 – Dance
    • Classical ballet
    • Contemporary
    • Flamenco
    • Choreography (Collaborative performance, space and location)
    • Technique workshops
    • Dance studies and contexts
    • Improvisation
    • Portfolio preparation
    • English sessions for International students
    Option 5 – Music, Culture & Society

    What is Music?

    What constitutes performance?

    How do different cultures and societies present music differently?

    These workshops offer the opportunity to examine diverse performance styles in various cultural and social contexts, resulting in a deeper understanding and appreciation of music. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of achievement.

    • World Music
    • International Musical Theatre

    By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work and receive a certificate of completion.

    Join us today at ACL, where you can pursue your passions and establish lifelong connections in a nurturing environment.