| Butler Community College |
Ron Garber
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Gallery |
Fall 1997
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Course Outline
Class Voice II
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%
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.
