Course Description

Designed to meet the changing needs and challenges of performing currently popular singing styles, including full ensemble, solo, group, and background singing in jazz, rock, blues, country, folk, and easy listening. Also covered are song interpretation, advanced microphone techniques, PA use, finding your key, chart use/ writing a basic chord chart, and working with an accompanist. PVT 3 students will learn to put together a five-song set of contrasting tunes with pattern, emphasizing individual style. Vocal jazz ensemble training will be a strong focus for this class.