MUS 406 - Advanced Voice (Performance Majors)

Prerequisites, performance major with vocal emphasis, consent of instructor. Advanced study in vocal technique and artistry. Elements will include breathing/breath management, healthy phonation and balance of resonance with attention to articulation and correct diction in several languages. These elements will be integrated into songs and arias. Vocal Performance majors will work towards performing a full solo recital during their senior year of study. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits