Young vocal health: St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh launches of two vocal programmes, the only ones of their kind in Scotland and the North of England

St Mary's Music School, Edinburgh

St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh is the only specialist music school in Scotland, and it is also the Choir School of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. The has launched two vocal programmes, the only ones of their kind in Scotland and the North of England - Changing Voices Programme and Senior Vocal Programme. Both courses are full time programmes, running alongside academic studies (rather than part time or out of hours lessons/ courses).

Changing Voices Programme is aimed at pupils aged 13 to 15, and arises out of a programme to nurture the boys from St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral choir after their voices break. The programme focuses on classical vocal technique, singers are nurtured and supported to maintain confidence in their vocal ability through specialist classes and teaching on how to use their new voices.

Senior Vocal Programme is designed for pupils aged 15 to 19, preparing young singers for the next stage in their career, and it incorporates acting, movement, stagecraft, and vocal scenes, providing the opportunity for talented young singers to receive top-tier vocal training without the need to travel south of the border.

The courses are the brain-child of the school's Head of Voice, Kate Aitken, herself an experienced opera singer 

Full details from the school's website.