Singers' Weekend: Jazz, Gospel & World Music
This two-day course, led by Scott Stroman and Guildhall’s Jazz vocal team, focuses on jazz, gospel, and world music.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Sat 1 – Sun 2 Aug 2026
- Course times:
- 10am–6pm
- Age:
- 16+
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £285
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+) | Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Summer Schools (July–August) | Weekend Courses
Course info
Book Now
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Ages 16+
Course Dates & Times
Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August 2026
10am–6pm
About Singers' Weekend: Jazz, Gospel & World Music
This two-day course, led by Scott Stroman and Guildhall’s Jazz vocal team, focuses on jazz, gospel, and world music. You will learn songs both as a large ensemble and in smaller vocal groups. There will also be an opportunity to perform individually should you wish to.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone aged 16 and over with a passion for singing
- You do not need to be able to read music to attend, as all songs will be taught by ear
What can I expect?
You can expect to learn a variety of songs whilst developing your stylistic, rhythmic and harmonic awareness. The course will cover techniques in using a microphone, movement and vocal exercises. The workshop will culminate in a recorded performance, which will be accompanied by a band on Sunday evening.
Course Fee
£285
Book Now
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
The course is directed by Scott Stroman, and taught by an experienced team of world-class jazz teachers from Guildhall and beyond.
Scott has been a Professor in the Jazz Department at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama since 1983. He was made a Fellow of the Guildhall School in 1988. He has won the BBC Big Band Contest six times and made four albums as director of the Guildhall Jazz Band, and teaches jazz composition, arranging and performance.
He has led hundreds of courses and workshops in improvisation, performance, singing, world music, and conducting throughout the UK and Europe. He was music director for the Globe Music Exchange and director of the African and Gospel Music Workshop at the Dartington International Summer School, and is Artistic Adviser to the Escuela de Musica Municipal in La Coruña, Spain. His work has been featured on radio and television.
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