MUSIC 111R

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Basic Vocal Skills

Music College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Class instruction in voice for nonmusic majors.

When Taught

All Semesters/Terms

Credit Hours

Min

Fixed/Max

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Note

Accompanist fee not included.

Learning Outcomes

Title

Performance

Learning Outcome

Students will prepare four songs and perform memorized a minimum of three times throughout the semester.

Title

Vocal Technique

Learning Outcome

Students will learn to understand the structure and function of the vocal instrument through: flexibly aligned posture; low, flexible breath management; consistent, projected flow phonation; freedom of vocal mechanism, including mouth and jaw; emerging resonance; emerging musicianship -- including dynamics, legato, accuracy; text and diction.