Courses
Seminar on Latin American Music
A study of Latin American vocal styles and rhythms that includes Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Advanced Techniques of Voice Production
A systematic integration of vocal/body awareness and presentation skills applied to vocal performance.
Advanced Vocal Improvisation Techniques
An advanced-level course for vocalists designed to improve improvisation skills through application of ear training and harmonic concepts including intervals, scales, and chord patterns.
Stage Performance Workshop - Jazz Standards
A performance class for voice principals concentrating on vocal jazz performance with rhythm section.
Foundations of Singing with Soul
An introductory survey course that will offer students a historic overview of the architects and pioneers of soul singing.
Vocal Improvisation in the Jazz Idiom
Syllabic pitch and rhythmic exercises for the voice and application to a variety of styles.
Vocal Pedagogy
This course is an introductory class designed to guide advanced upper-semester voice students interested in learning effective teaching skills as a private voice teacher.
Voice Class for Instrumentalists 2
A continuation of PSVC-231.
Voice Class for Instrumentalists 1
Instruction and practice in vocal production for the nonvoice principal.
The Professional Vocalist Audition Workshop
A workshop setting for vocalists that focuses on preparing for an audition and creating a portfolio of audition pieces useful in the present music industry.
American Diction for Singers
Improvement of English language pronunciation and articulation through the application of English language phonetics in pop, rock, and jazz vocal styles.
Elements of Vocal Technique
Introductory fundamentals lab designed to address the basic elements of singing (e.g., breath management, intonation, tone quality, phrasing).
Elements of Theater Production
Staging and directing musical productions; acquisition of materials; budgeting; organization of production staff.
Survey of Vocal Styles
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.
Guitar Accompaniment Skills for the Vocalist 2
A continuation of ISVC-111 for singers wishing to further develop self-accompanying skills on the guitar.
Guitar Accompanying Skills for the Vocalist
A lab for singers wishing to develop self-accompanying skills on the guitar: chord forms, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Musicianship for Singers
Musicianship for Singers provides singers with the opportunity to gain mastery of the knowledge and skills they learned in Ear Training and Music Application and Theory.
Vocal Technique and Wellness
Maintaining a balance between body, mind, and spirit is essential for any musician to be healthy. This is wellness.
Advanced Vocal Performance Lab 1
A continuation of vocal styles study with emphasis on song interpretation, elements of style, microphone technique, stage presence, and rehearsing with a rhythm section.
Vocal Sight-Reading Techniques 3
A continuation of ILVC-211. Additional concentration on singing lyrics on various chords, modes, and pentatonic scales in different time-feels and grooves.