Master the Art of Song Interpretation!

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

This course gives singers a hands-on experience in song interpretation focusing on musical and dramatic expression. You will develop linguistic and vocal skills through individual-based coaching on art song and opera arias through musical theater repertoire. No prior experience in languages is required. In addition to in-class performances, we will work on short assignments related to the song history, genre, style, context and more. In this workshop-style course, singers will work on song interpretation, with a particular emphasis on musical style. Students will develop linguistic, vocal, and dramatic skills through individual coachings on a wide range of vocal repertory, from art song to opera arias to oratorio solos to musical theatre songs. No prior experience in language is required. In addition to the in-class coachings, students will prepare assignments related to the song history, genre, style, character, and more. Undergraduate music majors in the voice performance concentration are given priority for enrollment, followed by those in the music theatre minor. If space allows, non majors or minors will be considered.