GLEE CLUB
ACTING BAND CHOIR GLEE CLUB PRE-SCHOOL
The Routine
News of the Week
An introduction to public speaking; students speak in front of the group where they share something that has happened to them during the week. Students who are unsure what to share are prompted to speak through questions from the group.
Game
A bit of an ice breaker; a game like "Freeze" or "Bob, Star, Freeze, Moose" helps the students to use up some energy, socialise and listen to music.
Warm Ups
Vocal warm ups are an important part of the routine where students learn about how to look after their voice, where they explore their instrument and develop together.
Song
A song is decided upon and this is when students are taught how to sing the song. Each term, the students are given the opportunity to perform this song at the end of term concert held onsite at BFSM.
Solo
Each student is assigned a week (or more) in the term where they are given the opportunity to perform a solo to the rest of the class (& parents). They are taught about microphone technique and given the opportunity to use a microphone helping them to get used to the sound of their own voice. If students are not interested in singing a solo, they can dance, drum, perform magic, play another instrument, crack a joke - whatever they want to use their solo time for.
We ask parents to help their children prepare for their solo, choosing something age appropriate.
An introduction to public speaking; students speak in front of the group where they share something that has happened to them during the week. Students who are unsure what to share are prompted to speak through questions from the group.
Game
A bit of an ice breaker; a game like "Freeze" or "Bob, Star, Freeze, Moose" helps the students to use up some energy, socialise and listen to music.
Warm Ups
Vocal warm ups are an important part of the routine where students learn about how to look after their voice, where they explore their instrument and develop together.
Song
A song is decided upon and this is when students are taught how to sing the song. Each term, the students are given the opportunity to perform this song at the end of term concert held onsite at BFSM.
Solo
Each student is assigned a week (or more) in the term where they are given the opportunity to perform a solo to the rest of the class (& parents). They are taught about microphone technique and given the opportunity to use a microphone helping them to get used to the sound of their own voice. If students are not interested in singing a solo, they can dance, drum, perform magic, play another instrument, crack a joke - whatever they want to use their solo time for.
We ask parents to help their children prepare for their solo, choosing something age appropriate.
WHEN?
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm during school terms
COST?
$20 per session
$15 for each sibling
Pay upon arrival for that session whenever you attend
The first session is free!
This session is ran by Bianca.
A WhatsApp group enables the group to keep in contact to communicate easily to allow flexibility.
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm during school terms
COST?
$20 per session
$15 for each sibling
Pay upon arrival for that session whenever you attend
The first session is free!
This session is ran by Bianca.
A WhatsApp group enables the group to keep in contact to communicate easily to allow flexibility.
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Meet the facilitator...BIANCA HOPKINS she | her
Along with her husband Dayna – Bianca owns, manages and teaches at BFSM since its opening in term 2, 2013. Bianca is a professional singer who has been working in the music industry for over 20 years. Bianca has experience in song writing, recording, backing vocals and fronting various bands for both cover and original acts around Melbourne and internationally. Bianca has been teaching singing and vocal technique for 18 years from BFSM, primary and secondary schools and Box Hill Institute. Bianca has earned a Certificate of Estill Figure Proficiency under the guidance of CCI Naomi Eyers and has attended the Estill Voice Training Level One & Two Course: Figures for Voice Control & Figure Combinations for six Voice Qualities. Bianca has a keen interest in vocal health and voice control. Bianca has great experience in organising events, coordinating concerts, cabarets and other performance evenings. She loves conducting choirs and vocal groups and enjoys directing and preparing musical theatre productions. Bianca is the mother of 2 boys who you'll be sure to meet at BFSM! Nate & Andy. Bianca is the host of "The Performers Mind" podcast which is inspired by her book, designed to help people with performance anxiety. Her latest project is "The Fleetwood Pac" - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, performing regularly as Christine McVie at theatres all around Australia. |
