Introduction to Music Interpreting

This course is specifically designed for TSLI's, TSLT's, RSLI's and Deaf Performers Level 6 wanting to explore Music Interpreting in a safe creative environment.

An Introduction to Music Interpreting intends to give delegates an insight into the key skills required for interpreting music. It will explore strategies to meet the needs of the audience and the demands of working with the music industry and live music. Participants will explore, discuss and engage in practical exercises exploring reflecting music through performance, emotion, body language and musicality.

The primary focus of this training course is to encourage interpreters to bring out a performance element to interpretations.

The workshop offers a supportive, hands-on space to explore your own musicality while tackling real-world interpreting challenges, both solo and in group practice.

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• Music and the brain
• Deaf Perspective / Customer journey
• The journey - preparation and task focused
• Musicality - practical session with group work
• The translation process BSL vs SSE
• The art of musicality, emotional investment
• Group Performance
• Individual Performance (optional)
• The infrastructure of the music industry
• Professional practices- LAM & Media

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• An understanding of the journey and skills required for interpreting music.
• Explored the preparation process
• Considered and explored sample translations
• Been given an opportunity to participate in exercises group and individual to explore and develop performance skills.
• Gained a greater insight into the demands of the music industry

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Joining instructions will be sent 1-2 weeks before the course start date.
This course is delivered in English, SSE BSL
Course approved by NRCPD with 7 Structured CPD points being awarded to attendees - a certificate will be provided upon completion.
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided

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Each course requires a minimum number of participants to run.
If the course has not reached sufficient capacity by 70 days before the start date, it may be cancelled in accordance with venue terms.
In this case, all payments will be refunded in full or rescheduled to next available date.

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Thank you for supporting accessible, high-quality CPD opportunities for interpreters.