Diction for Singers

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces the symbols and sounds of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to the English, French, German, and Italian languages. It explores differences between spoken and sung language and investigates and practices physical processes required to produce the various sounds. [Note 1: This course is only open to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program, or by permission of the Department. Note 2: All voice students must complete MUSC 1521 in the course of their degree. It is recommended that this course be completed within the first two years of study.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)