PFSS 371 - Survey of Vocal Styles

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:PERF voice principals Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Fall Description 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, Diane Reeves, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and representative contemporary artists.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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