MUS106 — Voice Class II
MUS 106 - Voice Class II MUS 106 - Voice Class II Description: Intermediate voice class designed to advance individual singing skills by study and training in singing technique, musicianship, diction, performance and in repertoire. The voice a. Physiology and function of the vocal mechanism b. Coordination of breathing, relaxation and phonation to produce a tension-free, resonant, pleasant, even-scaled singing voice c. Building an accurate keyboard in the voice d. The energy and physical health necessary for singing e. Blending techniques for singers in ensembles and choral singing 2. Musicianship a. Knowing scales b. Singing intervals accurately c. Rhythm, tempos, the beat d. Phrasing e. Musical terms and their application 3. Performance techniques a. Study and use of good diction b. Study of styles of songs c. Study of styles of songs d. Techniques of memorization e. Understanding and overcoming stage fright f. Study and practice of effective stage presence 4. Literature a. Song literature, its composers and performers b. Singing a variety of examples in class c. The use of singing voices in music literature Learning
Prerequisites: MUS105