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Techniques of Vocal PerformanceCourse Number: 4293; CRN Number: 13626, Room: FFA 102Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.Blythe Cates, D.M.A.Office: FFA 405bdcates@utep.edu512-264-5144Office Hours: Wednesdays at 1:30pm-2:30pm or by appointment Course Description & ObjectivesIntroductory anatomy and physiology of the voice will be applied to methodology. The student will develop diagnostic skills for effective teaching and the ability to communicate the fundamentals of vocal technique. Weekly lessons (30 minute lessons) will be given to an assigned voice student and songs in contrasting styles will be studied. Course PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of 4 semesters of applied vocal study and entrance into upper division voice lessons.TextsThe Structure of Singing—System and Art in Vocal Technique, Richard Miller, Schirmer, 1996.The Performer’s Voice – Meribeth Bunch Dayme, 2006. On the Art of Singing – Richard Miller, 1996Additional required reading from books on reserve in the Fine Arts Library.Your Voice: An Inside View – Scott McCoySolutions for singers: tools for performers and teachers – Richard Miller Resonance in Singing: Voice Building Through Acoustic Feedback – Donald Gray MillerBasics of Singing – Jan Schmidt The Singing Book – Meribeth Bunch, Cynthia Vaughn A Spectrum of Voices – Elizabeth Blades-Zeller Prescriptions for Choral Excellence – Shirlee Emmons Course Requirements & EvaluationYour grade will be determined by the following:30% The private teaching of a beginner singer: Lessons will be given weekly over the course of the semester; any missed lesson will need to be rescheduled. Two selections in contrasting styles (an Italian art song, and an English art song or a musical theater selection) will be studied. Lessons are to be video recorded and submitted through Youtube, along with a weekly lesson plan and assessment (see Schedule). During the final exam period private students will give a ‘mini’ recital for the class to demonstrate their learned skills.20% Semester Project: A log of vocal exercises, techniques and methodologies for teaching voice; also assigned essays. Primary sources are Miller and Bunch Dayme texts; supplemental sources may be found on reserve in the FFA library. This log will be organized to include the following sections:I.—Body AlignmentII.—RespirationIII.—PhonationIV.—ResonanceV.—RegistrationVI.—Literature File (compile a list of age appropriate literature for middle and high school students – 20 selections per voice type, i.e. soprano, mezzo, tenor, bass)20% Assigned Projects & Class ParticipationClass attendance and active participation is required. Three absences for any reason will result in a lowered grade. Three tardies will equal one absence.20% Three quizzes (after units on respiration, phonation, resonance/registration)10% FinalAll grades are calculated using the following scale: 100-90 = A ? 89-80 = B ? 79-70 = C ? 69-60 = D ? Below 60 = F Incomplete = I ? Withdraw = WCourse PoliciesAttendance: Students are expected to arrive on time, with all materials and assignments, and prepared to work. Since much of the learning and course work is accomplished during class time, attendance and class engagement are mandatory. Ideas discussed in lectures, demonstrations, slides, and critiques are impossible to make-up. If you know this will be difficult for you, please discuss this with me ahead of time, either before or after class. There is no substitute for class attendance. If you are sick or have an emergency, leave me a phone message or send me an e-mail immediately While it is advisable to remain on schedule (for your sanity and for the best chance at absorbing the material), if you are going to miss an assignment deadline, please talk to me first to request an extension. Grades will be lowered by excessive absences and tardies -- 3 absences - one grade lower (ex. A to B), three tardiness = one absence. Upon the fourth absence the student will be given a written and verbal notice to withdraw from the course. Failure to do so will result in a grade of an “F’ given for the semester. Students hold the full responsibility for withdrawing from the course after the fourth absence, failure to do so will result in a failing grade for the course. Please turn off your cell phones before entering class. If, because of an emergency situation, you must have your phone on, inform the instructor, put the phone on vibrate and sit near the exit. Quietly exit the class to answer the emergency call.Incompletes, Withdrawals, Pass/Fail: Incompletes or “I” grades will be considered for students completing satisfactory or better work and having serious legitimate situations beyond their control requiring additional time to complete the course requirements. All “I” grades are at the discretion of the instructor and the approval of the Department chair. Withdrawals must be completed on or before the final date to drop a course with a “W”. Students missing this deadline will be issued a grade of an “F” for the semester.Critiques Formal and informal critiques of your teaching will be held during the course of the semester. These will be done both in class and on and one-on-one basis upon viewing your videos and lessons teaching.University Policies:Plagiarism/academic dishonesty statement Cheating/Plagiarism: Cheating is unethical and not acceptable. Plagiarism is using information or original wording in a paper without giving credit to the source of that information or wording: it is also not acceptable. Do not submit work under your name that you did not do yourself. You may not submit work for this class that you did for another class. If you are found to be cheating or plagiarizing, you will be subject to disciplinary action, per UTEP catalog policy. Refer to for further information.Disabilities Statement I will make any reasonable accommodations for students with limitations due to disabilities, including learning disabilities. Please see me personally before or after class in the first two weeks or make an appointment, to discuss any special needs you might have. If you have a documented disability and require specific accommodations, you will need to contact the Disabled Student Services Office in the East Union Bldg., Room 106 within the first two weeks of classes. The Disabled Student Services Office can also be reached in the following ways: Web: Phone: (915) 747-5148 voice or TTY E-Mail: dss@utep.eduSchedule: Week 1In Class HomeworkAugust 29 & 31“Listening & Observing Singers”Syllabus & The Psychology of SingingThe First LessonRead Dayme – Chapters Intro, 1- 2 and prepare a video with the exercises on pg. 26Read from A Spectrum of Voices pp. 110-137 (The First Lesson). Write a short one page essay outlining how you will structure your first lesson. Due 8/31. Recruit voice student for the semester must have student no later than 9/5. Week 2September 5 & 7“Body Alignment”Body Balance & Alignment – An UnderstandingRead Dayme – Chapter 3Read Miller – Chapters 2-3Assignment: Read from On the Art of Singing, pp.6-10 (Five Principles for Successful Teaching of Singing), also p. 46-50 (Teaching Hearing the Voice).Should be in contact and make lesson time with your student the week of 9/5. Week 3September 12 & 14“The Singers Breath”Physiology of Breath & In-class demonstration of exercisesBuild a Lung Day!First lesson should occur no later than the week of 9/12 Miller -- Appendix 2Watch DVD “Breath” (Caldwell/Wall). Section I of Log – Body Alignment - due 9/12Video of Lesson #1 - due 9/14Quiz on Respiration 9/14 Week 4September 19 & 21“Choosing Repertoire”Quiz #1 An Introduction to the Vocalize & Choosing Repertoire for the Beginning SingerRead from On the Art of Singing, pp. 227-237Section I & II of Log – Posture & Respiration - due 9/19Video of Lesson #2 and assessments - due 9/21 Week 5September 26 & 28“Intro to Phonation”Intro to Phonation – Intrinsic and Extrinsic MusclesActions of the Laryngeal Muscles – Parts 1 and 2Miller (Appendix 1)Bunch Dayme (Ch.4)Due 9/26 Build a larynx projectWatch DVD “The Vocal Folds” (Caldwell/Wall)Video of Lesson #3 and assessments - due 9/28 Week 6October 3 & 6“More Phonation”Build a Larynx Day!Corrections for Hyper and Hypo-phonation – In-class examplesReview for Quiz #2 - PhonationAnatomy of the Vocal TractMuscles of the Pharynx and PalateVideo of Lesson #4 and assessments - due 10/6 Week 7October 10 & 12 “Intro to Resonance”Quiz #2 - PhonationThe Physical Nature of Sound Part 1Quiz on Phonation – 10/10Section III of Log – Phonation - due 10/10Video of Lesson #5 and assessments - due 10/12 Week 8October 17 & 19“The Physics of Sound”Physical Nature of Sound #2An Introduction to Vocal Acoustics – Part 1Miller – Chs. 4-8, Appendix 3 / Dayme – Chapters 5-6Video of Lesson #6 and assessments - due 10/19Week 9October 24 & 26“Resonance Methodologies”An Introduction to Vocal Acoustics – Part 2Resonance Methodologies – In-class examplesRead from On the Art of Singing, pg. 249-252 and 275-305Scott McCoy Chp. 4-5Video of Lesson #7 and assessments - due 10/26 Week 10October 31 & November 2“Using Technology”Using Technology to Find Our Best Resonance – VoceVista & Sing n See Training Video of Lesson #8 and assessments - due 11/2 Caro mio ben analysis project Due 11/16Week 11November 7 & 9“Registration”Finish Vocal Resonance in LabNo class – November 9thSection IV of Log - Resonance due 11/7 Miller (Chapters 9-12) Read from Prescriptions for Choral Excellence 3.2 – the Passaggio: Transitional Notes(pp.107 -110), 3.3 Falsetto and Chest Voice (110-115)Read from A Spectrum of Voices Chp. 3Video of Lesson #9 and assessments - due 11/9Week 12November 14 & 16“Voice Classification”Registration: Terms, Passaggio Points and Exercises Unifying RegistersVocal Registration cont. – In class demonstrationsVoice ClassificationReview for Quiz #3Read from A Spectrum of Voices, pg. 199-201Due 11/16: Caro mio ben analysisVideo of Lesson #10 and assessments - due 11/16 Fach System Homework Due 11/23Week 13November 21 “Wrapping up Resonance & Registration”Quiz #3 – Resonance & Registration Dayme (Chapter 7-8)Section V of Log - Registration due 11/21Quiz on Resonance/Registration – 11/21Video of Lesson #11 and assessments - due 11/21Fach System Homework Due 11/21Week 14November 28 & 30“Preparation & Performance Training”Guest Speaker on Vocal Health – Dr. Lesley Childs, UT Southwestern School of MedicineThe Art of Preparation & PerformanceDayme (Chapters 9-12)Read from Prescriptions Ch. 5 – The Warm-up and Training Period (pp.183-201)Read from A Spectrum of Voices (pp.149-211)Video of Lesson #12 and assessments - due 11/30Week 15Final Day“Student performance”Student RecitalComplete log due at Take-Home Final Exam **Please note that this syllabus and schedule can change at the discretion of the instructor.** ................
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