MUS 154B - Class Voice for the Non-major

Description:
This course is designed for the non-major beginning voice student. Through group instruction the fundamentals of proper vocal production will be introduced and practiced; concepts of breathing, resonance and articulation. Students will prepare group songs and individual solos by the end of the quarter. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: each course prerequisite to the next numeral (A.) Piano I, II, III; (B.) Voice I, II; (H.) Guitar I, II.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Properly use vocal and musical terminology and skills related to the study of voice.
Sing with confidence and poise.
Demonstrate command of beginning vocal skills.
Demonstrate various approaches to the fundamentals of vocal technique: breathing, resonance and articulation in their own singing.
Identify their range and demonstrate beginning mastery of the vocal registers.
Demonstrate fundamental concepts of diction: vowel formation, legato singing and free articulation of consonants.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/17/2011

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