Education from the E&J - delivered by Judges
As well as increasing your knowledge of how to do well in contest, the education provided will also help you to become a better performer in general and increase your understanding of how to improve as a musician, singer and performer.
While attendees must understand that the content of category-based education is designed and targeted at chorus' Music Teams, ALL members are welcome to attend these events, not only Directors and Quartets, but also the general membership and non-LABBS members wanting to learn more about these subjects.
2022 - Music Category Education Day
Saturday 21st May 2022
Venue:
Blue Coat CofE School & Music College, Terry Road, Coventry CV1 2BA (fully accessible with ramps and lifts)
Content
Theme of the day
This year, the Music Category concentrated on the core elements of the Music Category's judging focus, which are the five elements at the top of the judging form. We looked in depth at what each of these covers and how you can use your knowledge to get the most out of a performance, whether that be a new contest song or a well-loved repertoire song being given some deserved attention and a refresh.
Structure of the day
After a smorgasbord of vocal warmups with a musical purpose, we split into a programme of electives. Each of these concentrated on one of the main elements, of which delegates chose 4 out of the 5. Quartet coaching was also available.
At the end of the day we came together for a "judging under glass" plenary session, where we listened to a performance together and then delegates were flies on the wall with a real-time repeat, learning what the music judges are thinking in real time, writing on their judging form and how they are assessing the correct score.
Electives
All delegates attending the day in person should have received copies of the presentations via email - if you haven't received yours, please contact the Music Category Director on musiccd@labbs,org.uk.
