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Interpretation
At the first Workshop (2008), Nigel Hopkins ran an individual Master
Class for singers who wished to be considered as soloists. Those who
took part were given advice on how to ‘put over’ or ‘interpret’
their individual songs in an effort to make their performances ‘believable’
to the listening audiences.
Becoming
the character
When performing any musical theatre song, Nigel considers it is essential
that singers throw off their own persona and take on that of the character
whom they are playing. “If you are to persuade the audience that
you are a particular character, then you must become that character,”
Nigel insists.“And to become that character, you must understand
the storyline of the musical, and where your character fits into the
plot. All too many singers just pick up a score and sing a well-known
(or even obscure) song, without understanding what it’s about,
and are then surprised when the audience is not overly impressed with
the results”.
Appropriate
Research
Workshop members, when joining the soloists’ Master Class, are
encouraged to come to the class armed with the relevant information
needed to enhance their performance. This, along with the obvious vocal
requirements and performing ‘presence’, will make singers
eligible to partake in this exciting component of the Workshop.
Pre-Workshop
Tuition
As from 2009, members who have signed up for the Workshop will be eligible
to apply for private tuition with Nigel Hopkins for up to one month
before the course start date. This will enable serious soloists to discuss
their own problems, and receive the requisite advice and tuition for
them to perform successfully, if chosen, in the major concert at the
end of the course.
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