MUSI 145 Class Voice

This course is a study of how singing works. Upon successful completion, it will enable the student to teach himself/herself to sing correctly as well as to help others to do the same. Course contents include: motivation, posture, phonation, breathing, resonation, articulation, and communication in performance. The emphasis of Class Voice is on the academic study of the concepts of singing and is not a performance course.

Credits

2 Credits

MUSI 145Class Voice

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

2 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a study of how singing works. Upon successful completion, it will enable the student to teach himself/herself to sing correctly as well as to help others to do the same. Course contents include: motivation, posture, phonation, breathing, resonation, articulation, and communication in performance. The emphasis of Class Voice is on the academic study of the concepts of singing and is not a performance course.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• A thorough understanding of the vocal process through A. Concepts: Motivation Body alignment Breathing and breath management Support Phonation Resonation Articulation – vowels and consonants Song preparation and Song performance - communication B. Performance practice

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies