Survey of Vocal Styles

Department - VOICE
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - PFSS-371

A historical study of the development of the jazz vocalist and jazz vocal styles. Listening and style analysis through use of recordings and assigned student participation and performances. Singers covered include the Rhythm Boys, Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace, Jimmy Rushing, the Boswell Sisters, the Mills Brothers, Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Dianne Reeves, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and representative contemporary artists.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Anne Peckham
Prerequisites: None
Required of: Voice principal PERF majors
Electable by: All