For complete information as to courses offered in the current year, students should consult the schedule of course offerings available each semester in the Registrar’s Office. Courses numbered 100 through 499 are undergraduate level; courses numbered 500 through 999 are graduate level. Course numbers preceded by a “»” are typically offered each academic year. Course numbers followed by a “T” are taught to mixed classes of undergraduates and graduates. Undergraduate students may register for graduate-level courses with the instructor’s permission.
VOICE
»VC 121 – Phonetics
Teaches the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and explores rules and techniques for pronunciation and projection in singing. Introduces the IPA in American English and compares/contrasts to Italian, French and German. Learning activities include applied oral exercises, class discussion, critical listening to recordings and written and oral examinations. (1 credit) Blaich
»VC 122 – Italian Diction
Explores the rules and techniques for pronunciation and projection in singing Italian using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Classroom activities include applied oral exercises and class discussion, lecture, critical listening to recordings, written and recorded homework, quizzes, and a final written and oral exam. Texts: Diction by John Moriarty and Singers’ Italian: A Manual of Diction and Phonetics by Evelina Colorni. Prerequisite: VC 121 (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 161 – Voice Class
Instruction for non-majors; basic principles of voice production, vocal and practice techniques. Students will perform a Jury at the end of each semester taken. (1 credit) Voice TAs
»VC 162 – Voice Class
Continuation of VC 161. (1 credit) Voice TAs
»VC 221 – English Diction
Explores the rules and techniques for pronunciation and projection in singing English using the IPA. Classroom activities include applied oral exercises, class discussion, critical listening to recordings, and written and oral examinations. Text: Singing and Communicating in English by Kathryn LaBouff. Prerequisite: VC 121 (2 Credits) Faculty
»VC 222 – German Diction
Explores the rules and techniques for pronunciation, enunciation and expression in singing German using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Classroom activities include lecture, applied oral exercises and class discussion, critical listening to recordings, written and recorded homework, quizzes, and a final written and oral exam. Prerequisite: VC 121 (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 261 – Voice Class
Continuation of VC 162. (1 credit) Voice TAs
»VC 262 – Voice Class
Continuation of VC 261. (1 credit) Voice TAs
»VC 321 – French Diction
Rules and techniques of pronunciation, enunciation and projection in French using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Class discussion, applied oral exercises, performances, critical listening to recordings, written and oral examinations. Prerequisite: VC 121 (2 credits) Blaich
»VC 331 – German Vocal Repertoire
This course introduces and explores the performance of German Lied. Provides a general survey of the repertoire and focuses on performance, style, ensemble, diction and communication. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 332 – English/American Vocal Repertoire
This course is a one-semester undergraduate survey of English and American song for all voice types. It is designed to acquaint singers with the most important English language vocal works, and to provide experience in coaching and performing this repertoire. The material covered is intended to enhance performance skills and to provide a cultural and historical context for the music. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 431 – French Vocal Repertoire
Through the study of selected French songs in a masterclass setting, students develop skills in analysis and interpretation and gain an understanding of the development of the Mélodie genre in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Student presentations, classroom discussions, and exercises in critical listening will address issues of text setting, lyric diction, performance practice, musical and dramatic interpretation, and important trends in musical and literary aesthetics. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 432 – Italian/Spanish Vocal Repertoire
This course is a one-semester undergraduate survey of Italian and Spanish song for all voice types. It is designed to acquaint singers with the most important Italian and Spanish language vocal works, and to provide experience in coaching and performing this repertoire. The material covered is intended to enhance performance skills and to provide a cultural and historical context for the music. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 521 – Voice Class
Lectures, discussion, and individual attention to problems of vocal production and technique. Not available to Vocal Pedagogy or Vocal Performance majors. Readings and discussions on aspects of basic vocal technique using texts such as Joan Wall’s Sing and vocalization from Vaccai’s Practical Method of Italian Singing. Group lessons and masterclasses with students expected to give a final jury at the end of the semester as well as a written exam based on readings and class experiences. (1 credit)
»VC 522 – Voice Class
Continuation of VC 521. (1 credit)
VC 525T – Solfège for Singers
Graduate offering of VC 425T. (0 credit) Scripp
»VC 565 – Vocal Pedagogy
Study of the physiology of the singing mechanism and the teaching of voice, through text, video, and lectures. Text: Doscher, The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice. Prerequisite for Voice department assistants. (2 credits) St. Laurent
»VC 566 – Vocal Pedagogy
Teaching demonstrations by class members, with critiques by the class and teacher at the end of each session. Continuation of VC 565. Prerequisite: VC 565. (2 credits) St. Laurent
»VC 573 – Vocal Techniques and Repertoire, English and American
This course is designed to explore through a range of topics the performance and study of English and American songs from the lutenists to the present day. Recent topics have included The Art Song in America and The English Musical Renaissance: Elgar to Britten. Style, ensemble, diction and communication are emphasized. (2 credits) Faculty
VC 574 – Vocal Techniques and Repertoire, English and American
This course is designed to explore through a range of topics the performance and study of English and American songs from the lutenists to the present day. Recent topics have included The Art Song in America and The English Musical Renaissance: Elgar to Britten. Style, ensemble, diction and communication are emphasized. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 575 – Vocal Techniques and Repertoire, French
This course is designed to explore through a range of topics the performance and study of mélodie. Recent topics have included Verlaine Settings in French mélodie. Style, ensemble, diction and communication are emphasized. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 576 – Vocal Techniques and Repertoire, French
This course is designed to explore through a range of topics the performance and study of mélodie. Recent topics have included Verlaine Settings in French mélodie. Style, ensemble, diction and communication are emphasized. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 577 – Vocal Techniques and Repertoire, German
This course is designed to explore through a range of topics the performance and study of lieder. Recent topics have included Goethe Settings in German Lieder and The Songs of Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 578 – Vocal Techniques and Repertoire, German
This course is designed to explore through a range of topics the performance and study of lieder. Recent topics have included Goethe Settings in German Lieder and The Songs of Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Style, ensemble, diction and communication are emphasized. (2 credits) Faculty
»VC 617/618 – Vocal Coaching
Interpretation and presentation. Studio instruction with an accompanist, particularly in preparation for a public performance or recital. Recommended for the final year; priority given to second-year students. (2 credits) Anderson- Collier, Blaich, Decima, Francoeur-Krzyzek, Greer, Moriarty, Stowe
»VC 620 – Vocal Coaching
Vocal Coaching beyond two semesters; charged at the part-time studio rate in addition to full-time tuition. (2 credits) Anderson-Collier, Blaich, Decima, Francoeur-Krzyzek, Moriarty, Stowe
OPERA
»OPERA 411 – Opera Seminar
Concentrates on music preparation with attention to recitative, theater skills and in-class performance. Includes a weekly movement class with emphasis on body fundamentals and awareness, physical stage presence, pilates and yoga warm-up and movement games. Introduction to dance rhythms. (0 or 1 credit) Faculty
»OPERA 412 – Opera Seminar
Continues the work of OPERA 411 with the addition of aria audition techniques. Prerequisite: OPERA 411. (0 or 1 credit)
»OPERA 520 – Graduate Opera Studies
See description under Ensembles. Scene study and participation in productions as cast and other level specific instruction and masterclasses. Co-requisites: OPERA 510 (ensemble), OPERA 563-564 (two semester) and OPERA 573 (one semester) for all first year students and the appropriate audition techniques, acting and movement level. (2 credits) Faculty
»OPERA 531 – Audition Techniques I
Work on aria preparation with special attention to style, polish and the practical integration of musical and physical presentation. Advice on resume preparation and career management. Mock auditions. For singers requiring fundamental groundwork in one or more areas of performance. (0 credits) Faculty
»OPERA 532 – Audition Techniques I
Continuation of OPERA 531. Prerequisite: OPERA 531 (0 credit)
»OPERA 533 – Audition Techniques II
Work on aria preparation with special attention to style, polish and the practical integration of musical and physical presentation. Advice on resume preparation and career management. Mock auditions. (0 credit) Faculty
»OPERA 534 – Audition Techniques II
Continuation of OPERA 533. Prerequisite: OPERA 533 (0 credits)
»OPERA 535 – Audition Techniques III
Work on aria preparation with special attention to style, polish and the practical integration of musical and physical presentation. Advice on resume preparation and career management. Mock auditions. For singers with considerable skill and experience. (0 credit) Faculty
»OPERA 536 – Audition Techniques III
Continuation of OPERA 535. Prerequisite: OPERA 535 (0 credit)
»OPERA 537 – Audition Techniques IV
Work on aria preparation with special attention to style, polish and the practical integration of musical and physical presentation. Advice on resume preparation and career management. Mock auditions. For singers at the highest skill/experience level. (0 credit) Faculty
»OPERA 538 – Audition Techniques IV
Continuation of OPERA 537. Prerequisite: OPERA 537 (0 credit)
»OPERA 541 – Acting Techniques for the Singer I
Study of acting and singing-acting techniques including: fundamentals of acting, acting with the whole body, improvisation in speaking and singing and monologue and aria dramatic analysis and performance. (0 Credit) Smucker
»OPERA 542 – Acting Techniques for the Singer I, Section A
Continuation of OPERA 541. Prerequisite: OPERA 541 (0 credit) Smucker
»OPERA 543 – Acting Techniques for Singers II
Study of acting and singing-acting techniques including scene study, advanced improvisation and character analysis. (0 Credit) Smucker
»OPERA 544 – Acting Techniques for Singers II
Continuation of OPERA 543. Prerequisite: OPERA 543 (0 credit) Smucker
»OPERA 551 – Movement I
Introduction to movement through body fundamentals and improvisation. Emphasis on developing physical self awareness and stage presence. Introduction to dance styles from the Renaissance through the present day. In-class presentations of improvisations and combinations. (0 credit) M. Sullivan
»OPERA 552 – Movement I
Continuation of OPERA 551. Prerequisites: OPERA 551. (0 credit)
»OPERA 553 – Movement II
Overview of movement styles including body fundamentals, improvisation, and dance, including pilates and yoga warm-up, movement, games and dance styles from the Renaissance through the present day. In class presentations. (0 credit) M. Sullivan
»OPERA 554 – Movement II
Continuation of OPERA 553. Prerequisite: OPERA 553. (0 credit)
»OPERA 555 – Movement III
Exploration of various dance styles through ballet, opera and musical theater choreography. Preparation and in-class performance of two pieces per semester. (0 credit) M. Sullivan
»OPERA 556 – Movement III
Continuation of OPERA 555. Prerequisite: OPERA 555. (0 credit)
»OPERA 563 – Opera Diction
Practical study of pronunciation and enunciation in Italian, French, and German, using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Required during the first year of Opera Studies. (2 credits) Anderson-Collier, Moriarty
»OPERA 564 – Opera Diction
Continuation of OPERA 563. Prerequisite: OPERA 563. (2 credits)
»OPERA 571 – Stage Makeup (one semester only)
Introduction to basic techniques of stage makeup. Required of all first year students in either the fall or spring semester. (0 credit) Swanson
»OPERA 581 – Aria Class
Performance class for in depth musical preparation and presentation of opera arias and ensembles from the Baroque to the present, with concentration on recitative, style, ornamentation, performance practice, etc. Instructor’s permission required for singers and collaborative pianists. (1 credit for singers, 2 or 0 credits for collaborative pianists) Greer
»OPERA 582 – Aria Class
Continuation of OPERA 581. Prerequisite: OPERA 581. (0-2 credits, as above)
»OPERA 691 – Opera Role in Full Production
Required of all Opera Performance majors. (0 credit)
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