Revised 10/99

MUS 232 - Advanced Class Voice II (2 CR.)

Course Description

Continues the expansion of appropriate vocal technique and repertoire. Continues from MUS 131- 132. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

The course provides the student with a rounded knowledge of singing from the elements of good, basic sound production to problems that arise in various periods of vocal literature. The student will also learn to perform as a soloist or as a group performer.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite is MUS 131-132 - “ Class Voice I-II” or permission of the instructor.

Course Objectives

The student w ill learn intermediate singing techniques, diction, and vocal repertoire. These w ill be presented in a practical manner and w ill help the student in singing as a soloist or as a group performer

Major Topics to Be Included

• Elements of proper breathing
• Elements of tone production
• Elements of voice placement
• Elements of good diction (English, French, German, Italian)
• Elements of phrasing and melody shape
• Elements of effective presentation
• Expansion and selection of vocal repertoire

Additional Topics

• Problems in teaching the intermediate singer
• Discussion of recitals and application to class problems
• Presentation of material to the intermediate singer