Course Description

This third in a series of courses is designed for all students, including music and musical theater majors, to improve the singing voice and develop the ability to sing confidently in front of others. Students are assessed on the fundamentals of healthy vocal production: proper posture and breath to sing; tone production; diction; expression; and music notation reading skills. Individual vocal problems are diagnosed and exercises are given to help strengthen and improve the voice. Students have the opportunity to sing together and individually in class. Students also have the opportunity to interpret and perform literature from many vocal genres including contemporary musical theater repertoire.