Course Overview
Introducing “Sight-Reading for Singers and Musicians”, an introductory course in how to read and perform written music. Open to anyone with an interest in singing or performing, who would like to be able to read music accurately, this course will help you develop sight-reading skills that you can apply directly to a choral repertoire or your own instrument, as well as strengthen your rhythmic and melodic decoding skills. It will help you to build confidence in the accuracy of your pitch and the fluency of your rhythm. Taught by a skilled music tutor, this course is delivered in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each session blends theory with practical application. You don’t need to be a member of a choir to take part or even a skilled musician! Please note that this course is delivered at Cavan Institute's Dublin Road Campus on Wednesday evenings.
Course Content
Here is a rough programme outline of the content of the course, week-by-week:
Week 1: Foundations of Sight-Reading
Focus: Understanding notation and rhythm basics in a singing context.
Learning Outcome: Students can identify notes and rhythms and apply them to short vocal phrases.
Week 2: Pitch Accuracy & Interval Training
Focus: Building confidence in melodic reading and tonal relationships.
Learning Outcome: Students can sight-sing simple melodies with accurate pitch and recognise intervals.
Week 3: Rhythm Complexity & Multi-Part Singing
Focus: Handling syncopation, dotted rhythms and singing in harmony.
Learning Outcome: Students can maintain rhythm and pitch while singing in harmony.
Week 4: Putting It All Together – Real Choral Scores
Focus: Applying sight-reading to actual choir repertoire.
Learning Outcome:
Students can approach new music with confidence and accuracy.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible.