MUS 201 - Point Park College Singers

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

MUSIC

Description:

This course may be taken up to four times for credit. The University Singers is open to all majors. A variety of music (classical, pop, jazz, gospel) culminates in a performance each term. Prerequisite: Audition or interview (may be taken for zero credit). Course Objectives (1) Begin to develop correct breath control and proper posture to maximize vocal control for dynamics and ensemble phrasing. (2) Begin the foundations for ensemble vocal focus and blending. (3) Begin to learn sight singing in his/her own vocal clef and staff (tenor, bass, etc.) plus the standard G-clef and staff. (4) Begin to learn varied musical ensemble styles and make the proper vocal adjustments. (5) Begin to learn to relate to the notations in choral music and how to implement them. (6) Begin to blend with other vocal parts and sound qualities for a unified choral sound. (7) Begin to learn to understand the physicality of looking and acting like a unified group.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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