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Barney has just completed the first essay of his Masters in Musical Theatre Creative Practice at The Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick.

The first module is entitled ‘Analysis of Performance Techniques in Musical Theatre’ and he was required to write a research journal of 2250 words based on class observations and previous professional experience.

The essay is titled ‘Examining the Methodologies of Musical Direction within the Ensemble Environment’ and you can download it here if you would like to read it. The Introduction is below:

I shall be examining standard practices utilised by Musical Directors and Singers whilst learning new works in an ensemble or group situation. I shall be exploring various techniques and methodologies from other disciplines and their potential benefits if applied to Musical Direction. This will be with reference to the many class observations that I have undertaken in Ensemble, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Speech and Voice, Acting, Song Workshops and also from previous experience with professional casts. I shall be examining whether performance anxieties and the psychological state of the Singers affects their abilities and also their speed of learning. Using examples from Elite Sport Psychology, I intend to find methodologies that improve a team’s performance. I shall be looking at how the Musical Director’s role and behaviour as a leader within the ensemble can affect the performance levels within the group and the group’s dynamic. I will demonstrate that there are techniques that I have observed employed in other disciplines that the Musical Ensemble Environment would benefit from implementing.

Arts Educational Schools London have just announced a Part-Time Evening Courses Open Day on the 17th April which Barney will be working on.

It is an ideal opportunity to get an idea of the courses available and they are open to anyone at any level.

The day will begin with an introduction to the courses on offer, from the Course Coordinators, and the Part-Time Courses Manager.  After this there will be opportunities to tour the school, as well as participate in some introductory classes.  The day will end back in the Main Reception, where you will be able to discuss particular courses with individual tutors, and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

So not only do you get to see the fantastic set up at ArtsEd you get a glass of wine as well! Everyone’s a winner.

Barney is currently teaching at one of the foremost Performing Arts Establishments in the UK, The Arts Educational School London. Barney works both as a guest Musical Director teaching Repertoire and Harmony Classes and for the Part-time evening courses which are open to all applicants not just students of the Degree Courses.

For more information about the school please click on the logo and to download a Part-time courses prospectus click here.