Singing and Drama Classes for Kids
what is involved in each class?
Brightsparks caters to children between the ages of 5-12 years. It boasts an excellent and thorough curriculum which works within an age appropriate guideline to cover all aspects of singing and drama. The singing lessons and drama classes have new programmes which are created for our teachers to implement each term or for each workshop. At the end of each year children from all of our classes are invited to participate in our annual Brightsparks concert. Children love and benefit enormously from this experience.
singing
Classes and workshops begin with singing which involves musical games, vocal warm-ups and singing songs from a variety of genres. Singing lessons are a wonderful way to artistic expression. Singing is not a 'gift' that only few of us have, it is a skill that can be learnt and enjoyed by anyone who has a pair of lungs, a pair of ears and a set of vocal chords! However, the earlier these skills are learnt, the more easily they are absorbed and utilised.
- singing in tune, harmonies & rounds
- vocal and breathing techniques
- solo singing
- understanding musical concepts
- reading music scores
- performing on stage
- developing musicality
drama
The second half of the class or workshop focuses on drama where children play drama games, perform improvised scenes, devise characters as well as learning the art of performing poetry and written scripts. Children gain skills in voice production for stage, improvisation, characterisation, stagecraft, movement and most significantly, they become confident in expressing themselves through their bodies and voices. Drama classes provide the skills that are also important for everyday life!
- voice production for stage
- improvisation
- characterisation
- stagecraft
- movement
- confidence
why singing and drama combined?
To become a good singer you need to be able to act, perform and move confidently on stage. To be a good actor, you need to know how to use your voice effectively. Hence, we have combined the two to ensure the most effective learning programme possible for your child.
other benefits that Brightsparks classes can offer your child
• assertiveness • confidence • independence • literacy skills • social skills • clear pronunciation of words • improved behaviour in groups • co-ordination