Music
From rock 'n' roll to opera, discover some amazing music and the often complex relationship between music, society and ideas. Whether you want to delve into music appreciation and learn from the masters, or make music for yourself, you will find a beautiful music class that is just right for you.
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The Intriguing World of Haydn
<p>Few composers have left as great a mark on the musical landscape as Joseph Haydn. From humble beginnings, born in the time of Baroque masters like Bach and Handel, he shaped and consolidated the
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Harmonica for Beginners
<p>The harmonica has been described as “An orchestra in your pocket” and for good reasons. It is a small, expressive instrument which is capable of a wide variety of tone colours and it is adaptable
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Enhance Your Voice: Intermediate Level Singing
<p>For those who have completed an introductory singing course or equivalent. Develop and extend your voice skills and music theory practice further. More time will be spent on singing in harmony and
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Polish Your Voice: Advanced Level Singing
<p>It's time to Polish Your Voice! This will be achieved by executing vocal gymnastics, songs in close harmony, rhythm precision and the integration of theory. <em>Pre-requisite:</em> Students with
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Singing in Harmony
<p>The WEA choir is open to everyone - those with or without singing experience. We will learn to sing well known popular songs in harmony, focusing on songs from the 1950s to the 1970s. This is a
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Strike a Chord 1: Piano Playing for the Absolute Beginner
<p>A perfect course for the absolute beginner who has always been curious about what playing the piano entails. Here we will uncover the notes on the piano, why middle C is so important, how to
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Strike a Chord 2: Piano Playing for the Confident Beginner
<p>This course is the natural step-up from being an absolute beginner. We will learn about piano music notation and how to apply it . Bass and treble clef music will be our focus for both left and
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The Beat Goes On - Continuing Ukulele
<p>We will build on the basic chords you will already know and progressively add more to enable you to play a wider range of songs. Styles will include: Blues, Blue Grass, Ragtime and Ska as well as
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Strike a Chord 3: Piano Playing for the Advanced Beginner
<p>This course is designed for the well practised beginner who can navigate their way around a piano keyboard, with confidence. Short piano pieces, in different keys, incorporating treble and bass
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Songwriting Workshop for Beginners
<p>This course offers practical tips to begin writing a song (or to finish existing songs). We will review the formation of the modern song and the various types of song structures, and apply
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