20805205Class Voice
Course Information
Description
Class Voice is a fundamental course in singing which includes principles of voice production, anatomy of the larynx, breathing for singing, tone placement, resonance, articulation, and song interpretation. Open to all college students.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate appropriate vocal techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Class activities, vocal performance assessments
    Criteria
    Listen attentively in class
    Contribute original thoughts in class discussions
    Remain on topic when participating in discussions
    Respond appropriately to the comments of other students
    Complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    Participate in vocal performance activities in class
    Accurately perform notated pitches
    Accurately perform notated rhythms
    Accurately perform notated dynamics
    Accurately perform indicated articulations
    Accurately interpret musical symbols in performance
    Perform with principles of healthy voice production
    Perform with prescribed breathing techniques for singing
    Perform with appropriate tone production
    Perform with clear singing diction
    Perform with prescribed resonance
    Perform with appropriate phrasing
    Perform with appropriate body alignment and posture for singing

  2. Demonstrate appropriate vocal terminology
    Assessment Strategies
    Class activities, vocal performance assessments
    Criteria
    Listen attentively in class
    Contribute original thoughts in class discussions
    Remain on topic when participating in discussions
    Respond appropriately to the comments of other students
    Complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    Participate in vocal performance activities in class

  3. Demonstrate appropriate vocal terminology
    Assessment Strategies
    Class activities, vocal performance assessments
    Criteria
    Listen attentively in class
    Contribute original thoughts in class discussions
    Remain on topic when participating in discussions
    Respond appropriately to the comments of other students
    Complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    Participate in vocal performance activities in class
    Accurately perform notated pitches
    Accurately perform notated rhythms
    Accurately perform notated dynamics
    Accurately perform indicated articulations
    Accurately interpret musical symbols in performance
    Perform with principles of healthy voice production
    Perform with prescribed breathing techniques for singing
    Perform with appropriate tone production
    Perform with clear singing diction
    Perform with prescribed resonance
    Perform with appropriate phrasing
    Perform with appropriate body alignment and posture for singing

  4. Perform intermediate-level vocal repertoire
    Assessment Strategies
    Class activities, vocal performance assessments
    Criteria
    Listen attentively in class
    Contribute original thoughts in class discussions
    Remain on topic when participating in discussions
    Respond appropriately to the comments of other students
    Complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    Participate in vocal performance activities in class