MUSA 100 Voice Lesson 1 for Non-Majors

All courses with a MUSA designation are individual music lessons. Students meet one-on-one with an instructor each week for formal lessons and are expected to devote significant time to practice outside of class. Music majors should sign up for courses ending in a "2" (e.g. MUSA 102 or 202). Students who are not music majors should sign up for lessons ending in a "0" or "1" (e.g. MUSA 100 or 101). One credit classes meet a half hour each week; two-credit classes meet an hour each week. Students may accumulate 4 credits toward graduation in courses ending in "0" or 8 credits toward graduation in courses ending in "1". Music majors may accumulate 8 credits at each level of courses ending in "2". MUSA classes carry additional fees. Please check the most current class schedule for a listing of available courses and additional fees.

Credits

1 Credit

MUSA 100Voice Lesson 1 for Non-Majors

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

III. Catalog Course Description

All courses with a MUSA designation are individual music lessons. Students meet one-on-one with an instructor each week for formal lessons and are expected to devote significant time to practice outside of class. Music majors should sign up for courses ending in a "2" (e.g. MUSA 102 or 202). Students who are not music majors should sign up for lessons ending in a "0" or "1" (e.g. MUSA 100 or 101). One credit classes meet a half hour each week; two-credit classes meet an hour each week. Students may accumulate 4 credits toward graduation in courses ending in "0" or 8 credits toward graduation in courses ending in "1". Music majors may accumulate 8 credits at each level of courses ending in "2". MUSA classes carry additional fees. Please check the most current class schedule for a listing of available courses and additional fees.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Interpret musical scores for performance, applying appropriate terminology and with increased understanding of elements of musicianship relating to pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, style, and communication of text to a piece of music.
  • Demonstrate improvement in stage presence, with regard to poise, posture, and performance practices, including stage deportment, storytelling, and developing a character or stage persona, when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate personal development and growth in vocal technique, with regard to tone quality, resonance, diction, and breath management.
  • Design and implement practice and performance plans, demonstrating resiliency and persistence.
  • Analyze and evaluate performances, both their own and others.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies