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MUS421

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Vocal Pedagogy

MusicFine Arts

Subject code

MUS

Course Number

421

Course Title

Vocal Pedagogy

Semester Offered

Fall

Prerequisite

MUS 262, 292, and 293. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 361 or higher-level lessons is highly recommended.

Activity

No

Course Fee(s)

No

Description

Provides instruction centered on the art and science of vocalization as it pertains to teaching in a studio or classroom and in personal study. Covers vocal anatomy, breath energy, phonation, resonance, articulation, registration, warm-ups, basic diction, ensemble singing, and considerations for teaching adolescent and geriatric voices. Presents varied teaching methods for vocal instruction in group and one-to-one situations. Provides students the opportunity to teach and receive immediate peer and instructor evaluations on the efficacy of teaching style and lesson content.