This course introduces the first year Musical Theater student to the principles of bel canto singing. This first semester in a singer’s training is devoted to the study and performance of classic Italian songs and arias. Special attention is paid to the development of an effective, thorough and personal vocal warm-up, proper breath support, core strength, legato singing, pure vowel formation, pitch and intonation, rhythmic accuracy and basic principles of IPA (the International Phonetic Alphabet). Mode: Weekly 30 minute vocal lessons.