Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	02/20/2024
Top Code	100400 - Music
Units	2 Total Units
Hours	36 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 36)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S),  Pass/No Pass (B)
Local General Education (GE)	Area 3 Arts and Humanities (GC)

Course Description

This course is for singers with two semesters of private lessons or voice class. It prepares for solo and group singing at an advanced level by improving breathing, vocal tone, range, agility, volume, diction, health, expression, and self-confidence. Students will sing memorized songs from musical theatre, opera, film, folk, popular, and classical repertory in English, Italian, German, French, and students' first languages. ADVISORY: Concurrent enrollment in MUS G115 or MUS G121 for those who do not read music. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Course Outcomes
2. Sing three memorized solos of advanced level class repertoire in a range suitable for their voice type.
3. Sing a variety of vocal styles with appropriate performance practice for each genre.
4. Evaluate one's own performance and the performances of others using terminology from class.

Course Objectives

• 1. Sing with a healthy vocal technique.
• 2. Sing with accurate intonation, rhythm, and expressiveness.
• 3. Perform songs and vocal exercises at an advanced level.

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Lecture Content

Performance Anxiety Description, causes, and self-study Meditation Relaxation response Visualization Controlled breathing Vocal Health and Development Relaxation Body alignment Breathing Vocalizing, vocal registers, ranges, and qualities Appropriate song selection Diction: pronunciation, articulation, and enunciation in English, Italian, French, German or Latin Intonation and pitch accuracy Song Literature Three Song styles from folk, art, theatrical, jazz, or pop Song Study and Memorization Audiation, visualization, and other "inner games" Practice resources Song Presentation Stage deportment Interpretation of text Expressiveness of voice, face, and body Rehearsing and performing with a live musician vs. recorded tracks Musicianship: intonation, rhythm, and phrasing

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
• DE Online Lecture (02X)

Reading Assignments

Additional monographs and periodical articles as assigned

Writing Assignments

Written reports of two vocal recitals or concerts

Out-of-class Assignments

Daily practice Attendance at two vocal concerts or recitals

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Demonstration the ability to apply vocal and musical skills Performance of memorized vocal exercises Performance of memorized songs with advanced level interpretation and expressive choices Demonstration of problem solving skills Structuring and implementing practice and rehearsal sessions Selection of songs appropriate for own voice

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Written evaluation of two professional level vocal concerts or recitals

Eligible Disciplines

Music: Master's degree in music OR bachelor's degree in music AND master's degree in humanities OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.

Other Resources

1. Instructor provided recordings of song accompaniments 2. Instructor provided sheet music