MUS 234

Description:

This course uses private lessons to continue instruction in intermediate vocal technique, vocal vocabulary, performance experience and solo vocal repertoire.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: MUS 233

Course Fees:

Course Fees - Music: $150.00

Textbooks:

http://bookstore.jccc.edu

Supplies:

Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Summarize vocal goals and progress.
Consistently demonstrate good basic vocal technique in the following areas: body position, breathing, support, vowel shape, vowel unity, resonance, clear phonation, and clean vocal onsets.
Properly execute at least three more vocal technique exercises.
Accurately perform at least five intermediate level songs, four from memory, with consistent basic vocal technique.
Sing at least two memorized songs in Latin or Italian or another language with proper pronunciation.
Perform at least one repertoire piece on at least one student recital.
Demonstrate improvement in vocal technique in the areas covered in the semester.
Present a journal that logs vocal assessments, assignments, lesson tape evaluations, process and progress in vocal study for the semester.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Vocal Assessment
   A. Determine realistic goals and expectations for the semester’s
work.
   B. Keep a log or journal of assessment, goals, assignments, lesson
topics, practice time, tape evaluations and progress throughout the
semester.

II. Vocal Technique
   A. Consistently demonstrate basic vocal technique when singing.
   B. Properly execute at least three more vocal technique exercises
assigned by the teacher and designed to improve the student’s vocal
skill.
   C. Demonstrate improvement in the areas covered in the semester’s
work.

III. Repertoire and Performance
   A. Properly execute at least three more vocal technique exercises.
   B. Be able to accurately sing at least five songs, four from memory.
   C. Prepare assigned songs using the principles covered in lessons.
   D. Prepare at least two of the memorized songs in foreign languages
with the correct pronunciation.
   E. Perform one piece from memory on a student recital.

Method of Evaluation and Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

*Attendance, preparation for lessons   30-50%
 Journal                               10-15%
 Performance of literature             35-50%

Each teacher will specify in their syllabus how grading is done in that
studio.

* Attendance is very important because of the participatory nature of this
class. Consistent vocal improvement is difficult unless students attend
class regularly and remain in good vocal health. This is the student’s
responsibility.

Caveats:

None

Student Responsibilities:

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.

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