INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE: VOICE
Voice for the non-music major beginning voice student; basic concepts of vocal technique, tone production, breathing, and diction for singing; basic musicianship; singing in class by the student individually and in small groups.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Practice effective vocal technique. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply basic vocal technique concepts to exercises and songs. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze effectiveness of technique and areas for improvement in other singers. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate basic musicianship skills and improve sight-singing. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Plan a series of vocal warm-ups. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Propose constructive feedback to other singers. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Practice effective vocal technique. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply basic vocal technique concepts to exercises and songs. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze effectiveness of technique and areas for improvement in other singers. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate basic musicianship skills and improve sight-singing. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Plan a series of vocal warm-ups. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Propose constructive feedback to other singers. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027