MUSC 181 - Beginning Class Voice

2 Credits

Beginning class instruction in vocal techniques and voice production. Students sing individually for grades. Song repertoire selected from song anthology text and personal choice.

Course Note Previously MUSIC 181.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve For students with no solo background who desire to improve voices and learn solo techniques.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:44

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area II
Performance

Course Outline
Students learn systematic vocal technique, vocal health and vocalizes related to vocal issues. Students sing songs in groups, followed by individual solo assignments. At least three memorized solos are presented in class with correct deportment, technique and style. The class, as audience, supports with comments and encouragement, both oral and written evaluation. Grades are based on achievement in solo work, as well as accuracy of commentary and participation.

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to sing with correct stage deportment.

Demonstrate the ability to sing selected music in appropriate style.

Demonstrate the ability to show improvement in vocal production.

Demonstrate the ability to sing with increased confidence.

Demonstrate the ability to listen critically to self and others.