Vocal Writing

Department - CWP
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - CW-216

Conceptualizing, writing, and producing vocals; contemporary writing and production techniques for vocal groups of different sizes; working with vocals in live situations versus the recording studio environment; writing background vocals above a band versus a cappella vocal writing. Creating vocal band effects will also be explored. Range considerations, timbre, vocal production, and notation for various size vocal groups; writing and production techniques and considerations for recording studio situations.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Matthew Nicholl
Prerequisites: AR-112, HR-211, and either ET-211 or ET-231
Required of: CWPR majors
Electable by: All