MUS 231B : Applied Music, Western (Voice)
This course provides individual instruction in vocal performance. The course covers intermediate vocal technique paced to an appropriate level for each student’s experience. Applied Voice is a performance class. The emphasis will be toward developing vocal technique that focuses on breath technique, expression, movement, clarity, dynamics, diction and musicianship. May be repeated up to 4 credits. (1 hour individual instruction)
Recommended Preparation:
MUS 121B
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic vocal techniques of physical alignment, breath support, breath control, and tone production
- Apply basic concepts of rhythm and pitch accuracy in performances.
- Employ basic concepts of sight reading in learning music for performance.
- Demonstrate professional performance practices