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0.50 Credits
Credits: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: ISKB-212, piano private instruction level 2, or guitar private instruction level 2 Course Chair: J. Shapiro Required of: None Electable by: Voice principals Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description A lab for singers who accompany themselves and wish to develop vocal performing skills. Topics will include basic singing techniques, tone quality, diction, projection, stylistic vocal delivery and approaches, stage presence, and effective utilization of microphones and PA systems.
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0.50 Credits
Credits: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: None Course Chair: J. Shapiro Required of: PERF voice majors Electable by: Voice principals Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description A lab for vocalists providing an overview of sound-reinforcement equipment currently used in live performance and how to use it effectively. Topics will include basic system hookup, kinds of microphones, PA mixers, and speakers, how to EQ individual vocal channels, adding effects, use of monitors, and communicating effectively with the sound person.
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0.50 Credits
Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:None Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Vocal lab concentrating on techniques and performance skills necessary for background singing in live performance venues. Topics include intonation, blend, rhythmic phrasing, riffs and embellishments, entrances and cutoffs, voicings, written versus head arrangements, stage presence, microphone settings, and microphone technique.
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3.00 Credits
Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILVC-211 or ensemble rating 4 in reading (first digit of rating) Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description A continuation of ILVC-211. Additional concentration on singing lyrics on various chords, modes, and pentatonic scales in different time-feels and grooves.
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1.00 Credits
Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:ILVC-110 and written approval of instructor and course chair Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals or MUED majors Offered:Spring, Fall Description This course is an introductory class designed to guide advanced upper-semester voice students interested in learning effective teaching skills as a private voice teacher. Students will be directed in vocal technique and how to structure a lesson. As part of the class, students will work individually with a private student under the direction of the course instructor. Basic keyboard skills are recommended.
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1.00 Credits
Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:One of the following: ILVC-121, ILVC-122, ILVC-123, or overall ensemble rating 4 Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description A continuation of vocal styles study with emphasis on song interpretation, elements of style, microphone technique, stage presence, and rehearsing with a rhythm section.
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1.00 Credits
Credits:1.0 Prerequisites:ILVC-121, ILVC-122, or ILVC-123 Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description An introductory survey course that will offer students a historic overview of the architects and pioneers of soul singing. Students will study performance and vocal techniques, as well as be assigned listening examples required to successfully sing and perform rhythmic phrasing and nuances indicative of soul, blues, rhythm & blues, gospel, and hip hop. In addition, students will perform some music of great artists, such as Ray Charles, Minnie Ripperton, Fats Domino, Jean Carne, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Laverne Baker, Peabo Bryson, Wilson Pickett, Mavis Staples, Donny Hathaway, Gladys Knight, Sylvester, Glen Jones, Shirley Caesar, Mahalia Jackson, The Clarke Sisters, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Tata Vega, Jeffrey Osbourne, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Karen Wheeler, Lauren Hill, Luther Vandross, Patti Labelle, and a host of others.
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1.00 Credits
Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:By audition and concurrent enrollment in ENVC-231 Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description Performance workshop designed to provide singers with an understanding of repertoire, styles, and basic stagecraft. In conjunction with ENVC-231, an end-of-semester musical/dramatic presentation will be scheduled. Note: Students must enroll in both ENVC-231 and ILVC-371.
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0.50 Credits
Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:Ensemble rating 5555 or by audition Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description A continuation of ILVC-281 concentrating on more difficult vocal arrangements in live performance venues.
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0.50 Credits
Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:private instruction level 3 and ensemble rating 3333 Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:None Electable by:Voice principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description A lab to introduce singers to the performance techniques and listening skills necessary for working in the recording studio. Topics will include overdubbing onto prerecorded tracks, use of headphones, optimum headphone mix, microphone technique, sight-reading versus head or ear arrangements, and communication with the engineer, producer, and music director. Performance considerations will include live microphone technique, monitor systems and mix, stage presence, vocal intonation and blending, and vocal deliveries to suit specific musical styles.
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