| Butler Community College |
Ron Garber
|
| Humanities/Fine Arts Gallery |
Fall 1997
|
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU131. Class Voice II. 1-2 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MU130 Class Voice I. Class Voice II continues voice training
with emphasis on registration, articulation, coordination and interpretation.
Literature is studied, memorized, and selected for performance. A vocal
jury is required at the end of the semester.
TEXTBOOK:
Lindsley, Charles Edward, Fundamentals
of Singing for Voice Classes, (Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co.)
1985.
Also, the instructor will choose from
a selection of literature volumes available for the beginning singer,
among them:
26 Italian Songs and Arias - Alfred
Publishing Co., Inc.
The New Imperial Edition - Boosey
and Hawkes
Singers Anthology to Musical Theatre
- Shawnee Press, Inc.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course, the
student should be able to:
1. demonstrate proper diction for singing
and explain the procedure by
which proper diction is achieved.
2. demonstrate knowledge of the International
Phonetic Alphabet by
spelling phonetically the foreign language
texts.
3. explain how one may increase the dynamic
levels in one's voice.
4. explain how one may extend the range
of one's voice.
5. sing two songs in English
6. sing two songs in Italian.
TOPICAL OUTLINE OF UNITS:
At the completion of these units, the
student should be able to:
Unit I. Registration
A. define basic terminology associated
with the registration of the
voice.
B. identify the common registers in both
trained and untrained voices.
C. demonstrate several vocalizes designed
to help overcome the "break"
between registers.
D. list the classifications of vocal
ranges and qualities of the voices
involved.
Unit II. Articulation
A. list the parts of the head known as "articulators."
B. translate their songs from the original
language into the symbols
identified in the IPA.
C. demonstrate the formation of vowels.
D. recite proper consonant sounds with
good articulation.
E. explain how to achieve excellent diction
as a singer.
Unit III. Coordination
A. define vocal "coordination."
B. explain how "muscular interference" is common concern of all
singers.
C. compare poor intonation with muscular
interference.
D. identify how to expend pitch and dynamic
ranges.
E. demonstrate "vibrato" in the voice.
F. demonstrate a proper legato line.
G. differentiate between legato and staccato.
H. select vocalizes that contribute to
flexibility and agility in the
voice.
Unit IV. Interpretation
A. define "expressiveness" in the interpretation
of song.
B. point out the best ways of conveying
the text in a song.
C. define "musical style."
D. list several ways of memorizing a
song.
E. identify the proper criteria for choosing
repertoire.
F. define performance as the "ultimate
event" in the life of a singer.
Unit V. Literature
A. select four songs, in consultation
with the instructor, and memorize
them to sing at the Final Jury.
B. sing two songs in Italian.
C. sing two songs in English.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Class Voice II involves a weekly singing
class session, with vocal analysis and methodology given by the instructor
to the students. Great care is taken to protect the instruments of the
singers, teaching proper care of the voice and personal hygiene in addition
to voice techniques and literature. The learning activities include: instructor
example, weekly recitals, analysis of literature, outside concert examples,
video viewing where appropriate and available, and listening.
Telecourses: Independent study of audio/video materials augmented by text and study guide; collaboration and participation with class members and faculty via available means. Faculty role is facilitator of learning experiences.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Students receive a grade based on:
1) Class attendance and attitude 25%
2) Memorized literature - 4 songs 25%
3) 4 Unit Exams 25%
4) Master Class attendance 10%
5) Final Exam 15%
Each Voice Class student will have 15 class sessions during the regular semester. Two tardies of 5 minutes late or more, constitute 1 unexcused absence. After two unexcused absences, the students will be dropped from the class. After two excused absences, the semester grade will be lowered one letter grade. If you need to drop this class, it is expected that you will talk with the instructor before doing so.
Miscellaneous:
Students with impaired sensory, manual,
or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact
their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation
needs.
