Section Practices

1. Song Development Cycle Song learning mode Performance Development mode Maintenance mode Revise Keep fresh Dots/teach tracks issued Launch day Section Practices Pass Audition Development work Perform/Compete Day 0 0 + 3 weeks 0 + 6 weeks 0 + 12 weeks Learn words Learn notes Set Message in chorus No sheet music No more use of Teach Tracks Work using Teach Tracks Group work on musical Interp Personal homework on specific things All the real song development work on risers Vowels Unity Balance Shaping Freedom Message

2. Key Messages • Learn words first, use whatever works; • listening, writing, speaking – ideally combination • Learn music next, use whatever works; • Teach tracks, piano, sight reading – singing in small groups • Teach tracks are for words and notes only – don’t worry about interpand timing at that stage. • Put dots down before you feel ready – to test yourself. Pick them up only for the bits you get wrong, then put them down again • Use section practices to cement words/notes, check each other if possible • Submit audition tracks as soon as possible – remember, there may be a need to refine so leave plenty of time before deadline • After your audition track pass, DO NOT USE teach tracks again • Interpretation will be finalised after audition passes • All remaining learning is on the risers, with re-enforcement using live recordings and specific items of practice for offline