The Department of Music launched a new programme in 2020 where the university's finest musical theatre, acoustic pop and jazz acts can receive professional feedback and training on their setlist, prepared music to their performance technique. If you are a musical theatre chorus, jazz quintet to a solo singer-songwriter or guitarist, this is the programme for you.
This special programme has seen award-winning jazz singer Emily Saunders give a session on gig preparation and performance technique, acclaimed vocal coach Robert Greenhill give a masterclass to our musical theatre specialists, plus a series of digital forums on the music industry with Irene Serra and PRS for Music.
For our current season, we have arranged an exciting array of professional development opportunities for you to get involved in with some of the UK's leading artists, mentors, and arts organisations.
This is a staff-led equivalent group for music students who require this as part of their music performance module, although we are open to all. If intending on using AltMu+ as part of your staff-led remit, you must attend 80% (or more) of the programme events.
Click through these opportunities and sign-up now:
Term 1
How to get involved
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Herringham Room A |
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1 November 2024 / 5.00pm - 7.00pm
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Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this introduction to musical theatre performance, and perform as part of this masterclass on music theatre performance.
This session will be led by our new Vocal Tutor in Musical Theatre, James Spilling, who has appeared in a number of West End Musicals and National Tours including Man of La Mancha, Sweeney Todd, The Woman in White, The Phantom of the Opera and Chess. He has sung on many radio broadcasts for BBC Radio 2 and is a regular soloist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and London Concert Orchestra.
It is advised to have attended all musical theatre AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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How to get involved
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Wettons Studio 0-04 |
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8 November 2024 / 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this introduction to songwriting with our new Vocal Tutor in Popular music, Gwen Howard.
Gwen Howard is a multi-disciplinary artist who brings a refreshingly authentic approach to their craft. Originally from the creative nexus of Los Angeles, Gwen now calls the vibrant city of London home. With a singer-songwriter's soul at their core, Gwen crafts heartfelt compositions that resonate deeply. Their emotive songs have made their mark, from being snapped up for licensing by powerhouse companies like Saint Rogue (Sony/ATV) to providing the emotional backdrop for major TV hits like "Married at First Sight." But music is just one string to Gwen's creative bow.
It is advised to have attended all songwriting AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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How to get involved
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Wettons Terrace 0-01 |
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15 November 2024 / 6.00pm - 8.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this practical workshop on the art of musical theatre chorus singing, with members of National Youth Music Theatre.
It is advised to have attended all musical theatre AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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How to get involved
| Where? |
Wettons Studio 0-04 |
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22 November 2024 / 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this practical songwriting workshop with our new Vocal Tutor in Popular music, Gwen Howard.
Gwen Howard is a multi-disciplinary artist who brings a refreshingly authentic approach to their craft. Originally from the creative nexus of Los Angeles, Gwen now calls the vibrant city of London home. With a singer-songwriter's soul at their core, Gwen crafts heartfelt compositions that resonate deeply. Their emotive songs have made their mark, from being snapped up for licensing by powerhouse companies like Saint Rogue (Sony/ATV) to providing the emotional backdrop for major TV hits like "Married at First Sight." But music is just one string to Gwen's creative bow.
It is advised to have attended all songwriting AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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How to get involved
| Where? |
Wettons Terrace 1-01 |
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| When? |
26 November 2024 / 4.00pm - 5.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for special Meet-and-Mixer session, as we are introduced to one of the UK's leading music organisations - The Musicians' Union. This will be you opportunity to learn about their important work for their members and YOU, and an opportunity to chat, mix, and mingle.
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How to get involved
| Where? |
Wettons Terrace 0-01 |
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| When? |
4 December 2024 / 4.00pm - 5.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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Join us for special Meet-and-Mixer session, as we are introduced to one of the UK's leading music organisations - PRS for Music (Performing Rights Society). This will be you opportunity to learn about their important work for their members and YOU, and an opportunity to chat, mix, and mingle.
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How to get involved
| Where? |
Wettons Terrace 0-01 |
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6 December 2024 / 6.00pm - 8.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this practical workshop on the art of musical theatre chorus singing, with members of National Youth Music Theatre.
It is advised to have attended all musical theatre AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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Please note that further performance opportunities and practical workshops will be added for term 2 in due course.
How to get involved
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Wettons Studio 0-04 |
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22 January 2025 / 5.00pm - 7.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this special jazz masterclass with our newest addition to faculty, Emily Francis. Whether you are a solo jazz artist who would like to share your talent, or a fully-formed jazz group who wants receive mentoring on your set, sign-up now.
Keyboardist Emily Francis is an in-demand session musician, playing for several independent and signed artists as well as being an artist in her own right with contemporary prog-jazz group the Emily Francis Trio. Making her mark very much as a keyboard player and “sound-smith”, her work has been featured in the UK’s largest jazz magazine “Jazzwise” and played on the likes of Jazz FM and BBC Radio. Her critically acclaimed album “LUMA” was also awarded “Jazz Album of the Week” by Snarky Puppy manager Mike Chadwick for soulandjazz.com.
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How to get involved
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Wettons Studio 0-04 |
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31 January 2025 / 5.00pm - 7.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this masterclass on musical theatre performance, to perform some of your favourite music theatre numbers.
This session will be led by our new Vocal Tutor in Musical Theatre, James Spilling, who has appeared in a number of West End Musicals and National Tours including Man of La Mancha, Sweeney Todd, The Woman in White, The Phantom of the Opera and Chess. He has sung on many radio broadcasts for BBC Radio 2 and is a regular soloist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and London Concert Orchestra.
It is advised to have attended all musical theatre AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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ow to get involved
| Where? |
Wettons Studio 0-01 & 0-02 |
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7 February 2025 / 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this practical songwriting workshop with our new Vocal Tutor in Popular music, Gwen Howard.
Gwen Howard is a multi-disciplinary artist who brings a refreshingly authentic approach to their craft. Originally from the creative nexus of Los Angeles, Gwen now calls the vibrant city of London home. With a singer-songwriter's soul at their core, Gwen crafts heartfelt compositions that resonate deeply. Their emotive songs have made their mark, from being snapped up for licensing by powerhouse companies like Saint Rogue (Sony/ATV) to providing the emotional backdrop for major TV hits like "Married at First Sight." But music is just one string to Gwen's creative bow.
It is advised to have attended all songwriting AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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How to get involved
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Moore Auditorium |
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21 February 2025 / 6.00pm - 8.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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| What? |
Join us for this practical workshop on the art of musical theatre chorus singing, with members of National Youth Music Theatre.
It is advised to have attended all musical theatre AltMu+ opportunities to participate in this session.
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How to get involved
| Where? |
Wettons Studio 0-04 |
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4 March 2025 / 5.00pm - 7.00pm
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| How? |
Sign-up now by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/EMt7ZcQds5 |
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Join us for this special jazz masterclass with our Vocal Tutor in Jazz, Irene Serra, who will cover the wonderful world of jazz singing and vocal improvisation. No prior knowledge required to get involved, so sign-up now.
Critically-acclaimed Italian Jazz vocalist Irene Serra is a charismatic performer with a beautiful vocal style and assured stage presence. She sings a great repertoire of eclectic tunes from straight ahead jazz standards, swinging blues and beautiful Brazilian songs to quirky pop arrangements. Irene has performed in high-profile venues in and around the UK, including the Barbican (with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra), Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Union Chapel & King’s Place.
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