Vocal Masterclass for Scholar and Enrichment Students 

Covering the foundations of voice work: breath, releasing of tension, centred and being grounded in the body, and clarity, Mrs Lockwood, our Head of LAMDA and voice expert, held a Vocal Masterclass for Scholars and Enrichment students from Years 10 to 12 earlier this week in our Seckford Theatre.  Year 9’s Lola shared her thoughts and experience, as well as how she feels she benefited from the exercises. 

Year 9’s Lola 

 “The workshop initially brought a sense of tension and self-awareness, but Ms. Lockwood quickly eased this with an exercise where one person danced while the other mirrored their movements.  This helped shift the focus away from self-consciousness and onto the partner.  Mrs. Lockwood also highlighted how tension affects posture, voice, and balance.  

I realised I hold tension in my back and knees, and she introduced several exercises to help release this, which were beneficial both for theatrical movement and daily life.   

Overall, the workshop taught me how to better control and relax tension in areas I hadn’t been aware of before, providing valuable tools for both performance and everyday situations.”