MUSI 142 - Voice Improvement II1 Credit: (0 lecture, 1.5 lab, 0 clinical) 1.5 Contact Hours: [MUSI 141 ]
This class provides intermediate instruction concentrating on techniques of singing. Students learn correct posture, breathing, support and tone production and experience many different styles of music.
OFFERED: as needed
Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Demonstrate intermediate musical knowledge about singing skills.
- Develop an individual contract in conjunction with the instructor, outlining the musical objectives they plan to meet by semester’s end.
- Practice and perform two pieces of music in contrasting styles.
- Explain the musical terms as they apply to each song.
Goal 2: Demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of correct body positioning as needed for singing.
- Demonstrate correct posture.
- Demonstrate correct balance.
- Demonstrate breathing and breath-support techniques.
Goal 3: Demonstrate an intermediate level of critical-listening skills.
- Identify elements of good singing in other performers.
- Identify elements of good singing in themselves.
- Demonstrate self-awareness of personal vocal strengths.
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