Voice for Life – adults (aged 16+)

For Adults (aged 16+)

Voice for Life is an educational programme for children and adults, developed by the Royal School of Church Music. As singers reach graded levels of the many facets of singing, including music theory, aural and sight-singing skills, singing technique, as well as liturgical and repertoire knowledge, they are awarded with different coloured ribbons.

These levels are internally assessed, but participants can also take the parallel RSCM awards of Bronze, Silver, and Gold, which are assessed through a formal examination.

The ribbons and medals, which can be worn at services, are awarded in the following order:

Voice for Life Medal and White Ribbon

Light Blue Ribbon

Dark Blue Ribbon

Bronze Medal (Optional – a Green ribbon and Bronze Medal)

Red Ribbon

Silver Medal (Optional – a Purple ribbon and Silver Medal)

Yellow Ribbon

Gold Medal (Optional – a Dark Red ribbon and Gold Medal)

Voice for Life is often run within a participant’s own church, but recognizing that some churches do not give this opportunity, these classes are open to anybody who sings regularly in a church choir of any denomination, and wishes to follow the programme. The participant should however usually be RSCM affiliated, be it through their church, or as a student or individual member. Participants work through each level at their own pace.

Voice for Life is not primarily about gaining levels and awards as fast as possible.

It is about steady development and training skills that will be used for life.

Sessions are led by Sheila Robertson, the Organist at St Peter’s, and for more information, contact Sheila on 0131 229 3177, or email the church office.

Voice for Life for Adults

Dates 2011

All sessions are held on a Friday from 4pm-5pm in the Choir Vestry of St Peter’s, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE.

The sessions will be held on the following dates (Please note that they are not weekly):

Cost: £5 per session attended. (The medal, coloured ribbons, and any external exam fee is not included.)

Dates 2011

9^th September

23^rd September

7^th October

14^th October

(October Holidays)

28^th October

11^th November

25^th November

December: No Voice for Life sessions

Dates 2012

13^th January

27^th January

10^th February

24^th February

9^th March

30^th March

(Easter Holidays)

20^th April

4^th May

18^th May

1^st June

15^th June

(Please note that if unexpected circumstances occur, some dates may unfortunately have to be cancelled at short notice.)