The BRIT School Peripatetic Music Prospectus 2018:19

Having studied music and drama at
University, and musical theatre at
GSA, James has worked for many
years as both an actor and a musical
director, in the West end and
on naonal and internaonal
tours. As a composer he has
worked in regional and West End
theatre, BBC radio and television.
COURSE CONTENT
EXERCISES:
A series of exercises, introduced and tailored to each student every week, that
Improve posture and vocal set-up
Develop a sound breathing technique
Improve producon of tone, strengthening resonance, as well implemenng the use of
twang and other voice effects
JAMES MORIARTY : VOICE AND PIANO
Extend the vocal range, working in each register and improving the transion between
these areas ( passagio )
As a songwriter he has produced numerous commissions for one of the country’s largest
Dance class companies.
REPERTOIRE:
Introduce each student to a wide range of Musical Theatre Repertoire*, to put into
pracce the techniques developed in the vocal exercises.
As well as having an established private pracse in central London, James has been a voice
teacher at The BRIT School for over ten years, specialising in Musical Theatre.
He draws on his experience, both in the profession, and as a permanent tutor at Guildford
School of Acng, to help students who are hoping to proceed to vocaonal training.
His lessons ensure all students have a solid grounding in their singing technique, working on a
variety of musical theatre repertoire appropriate for audioning and performance.
Although Musical Theatre is James’ speciality, pop
music and jazz are other styles that are oen explored.
Help students prepare for audions at Vocaonal Instuons, by
Choosing appropriate and contrasng material
Ensuring the requirements are met, with regard to song length and adapted sheet music
provided.
Coaching in performance (acng through song)
Enter students for LCM Musical Theatre Singing Examinaon (Grades 5-8 & Diploma
level)
A way of validang an individual’s progress throughout each year (examinaon taking
place at the end of Term Four)
Also, as an experienced piano teacher, James can also
instruct students keen to improve their keyboard
skills
Useful links
jmoriart@brit.croydon.sch.uk
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