Course Title: Applied Voice
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Term: Fall
2001, 1 credit hour
Professor: Candace Armstrong, Avery 128 (ext. 6449)
Office Hours: MW 10:00-11:00; TR 10:45-11:45; F 11:00-12:00
Email: mailto:carmstrong@lmunet.edu
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Course Description:
A studio course utilizing a step-by-step approach to vocal technique
which introduces musical and vocal fundamentals.
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Text: Christy,
Van. Foundations in Singing ; (Blacklick, Ohio; McGraw-Hill Book Co.,
1997). Includes accompaniment cassette.
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Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1) Demonstrate the proper vocal attitude of posture, breathing, tone
and resonance, song preparation, English diction, performance, and
extension of the voice.
2) Exhibit a general knowledge of vocal physiology and music
fundamentals.
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Methods of Instruction and Learning:
Demonstration, vocalization, and regular rehearsal.
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Course Requirements and Evaluation Methods:
One lesson per week. Attendance is required.
Four hours each week of individual practice is required. The term “practice”
includes mental, as well as vocal preparation.
Concert/Recital Attendance: Two concerts on the LMU Community Concert Series, plus written critiques.
Grading Scale: Private Lesson 25%
Recital Attendance 25%
Private Practice 25%
Voice Jury 25%
100-90=A; 89-80=B; 79-70=C; 69-60=D; 59-0=F
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Course Outline:
Lesson times TBA; Voice juries TBA, final week of classes.