Courses

Vocal Methods prepares students to apply healthy and effective vocal technique to the choral rehearsal through practical pedagogy. Students explore strategies for building sound, teaching independence and literacy, addressing changing voices, and sequencing instruction for voices of all ages.

Examination of the vocal instrument and teaching strategies for working with young voices.

Study of the anatomy of the human voice and evaluation of the scientific data and historical beliefs concerning voice pedagogy with emphasis in teaching voice in the class, private studio, as well as within a variety of choral settings.

A study of vocal teaching methods with an emphasis on application for private voice and choral teachers. This course also includes a review of vocal/choral pedagogical literature.

Voice Pedagogy will cover the study of vocal basics, science, function, and application of the vocal mechanism demonstrated through practical training for use within the voice studio or performance venues.

Introduction to the concepts, methods, and materials essential to effective teaching of the singing voice. Offered in alternate years.

The physiology of the vocal mechanism and techniques for teaching voice production. The development of individual skill in singing is stressed.

Students examine the teaching of voice in both private and group settings. Students and anatomy of singing. Class readings, critical listening exercises, teaching computer-based singing analysis software.

This is a comparative study of various pedagogical methods and ideas that covers a wide range of historical and contemporary pedagogy treatises. Students will explore exercixes and vocalises for general voice development, peer teaching, and techniques to address/correct specific vocal problems.

This is a comparative study of various pedagogical methods and ideas, including historical and contemporary treatises. Students will explore exercises and vocalizes for general voice development, address and correct specific vocal problems, and engage in peer teaching.