Advanced Vocal Writing

Department - CWP
Offered - Spring
Course number - CW-P316

This course presents an expanded development of material introduced in CW-216. Important concepts include: production and direction of vocal rehearsals and recording sessions; advanced production techniques including layering, stacking, compressing and mixing vocal tracks; study of diverse song styles and musical concepts that comprise them; observation of text/language and cultural influence in relation to vocal writing; further development of multi-part background writing; more refined utilization of harmonic tensions and reharmonization. Rubato and groove-oriented a cappella techniques will also be explored.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Matthew Nicholl
Prerequisites: CW-216
Required of: None
Electable by: All