MUS-123: Voice Techniques 1

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Music
Course Number
123
Course Title
Voice Techniques 1
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description

This course is for singers of all ages and interests. Covers basic singing techniques including breath control, diction, posture, and tone quality; instruction takes place in a classroom setting. Techniques are applied to a variety of songs.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

This course includes the development of singing skills. The class voice approach will challenge the individual student to develop his/her singing ability to its highest level.

Core Course Topics
  1. Regular warm up
  2. Effective interpretation, stage presence, self-confidence
  3. Performances
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Demonstrate good singing posture
  • Demonstrate a proper warm up procedure, involving stretching, breathing, and vocalizing techniques
  • Sing "The Star Spangled Banner " accurately, from memory
  • Sing one Italian art song accurately, from memory
  • Sing one popular song accurately, from memory
  • Demonstrate good breath control, diction, tone quality, and ease of confidence in solo performance before classmates

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  • Class Participation
  • Performance, individually and in groups

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Determined by department

Effective Term
Summer 2014