Description
Prerequisite: Audition
Course Sequence: MUS 111V, MUS 112V, MUS 211V, MUS 212V, MUS 311V, MUS 312V, MUS 411V, MUS 412V
A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence.
Applied Voice is for music majors with a voice concentration. These courses provide the necessary skills for performing a solo recital. Through the use of vocalises and repertoire assignments, students will develop skills that will enable them to read and sing music from each major stylistic era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Twentieth Century). Emphasis will be placed on the development of tone quality, diction, and arrangement while utilizing proper breathing and posture. Opportunity for singing in foreign languages including Latin, Italian, French, and German will be provided. The music faculty will evaluate the students at end-of-the-semester music juries