MUP 174 Applied Voice Lessons

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Covers pedagogy of the voice, including fundamentals of music, reading, and theory; beneficial practice habits; repertoire for the voice; interpretation; and performance techniques.

Repeatable: Students may repeat this course for a maximum of 9 credits.
Recommended: Previous experience singing with a school, community, or church choir.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Use correct posture to enhance vocal production and utilize proper breathing techniques.
Employ correct tone production and exhibit a working knowledge of the instrument.
Demonstrate a familiarity with appropriate musical terms and symbols.
Discuss selected musical periods and styles.
Use effective practice habits, including technique exercises and the identification and rehearsing of difficult passages.
Interpret his/her musical repertoire.
Memorize simple passages and/or pieces and perform an assigned number of pieces.
Exhibit increased self-confidence through use of performance techniques.

Content Outline

Vocal Pedagogy
- Correct posture
- Proper breathing techniques
- Correct tone production
- Introduction to basic mechanics
  - Voice and accompanying materials
- Diction
- Practice techniques
  - Effective practice habits
Fundamentals of Music Reading and Theory
- Music notation
- Musical symbols and terms
- Basic music theory
  - Application in the music being learned
Musicality and Performance
- Learning to sing a piece of music from reading the printed page
- Introduction to general musical periods and styles
- Interpretation of music with the knowledge gained
- Memorizing music
- Performance techniques