Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Material will be presented through lectures, demonstrations, and discussions as well as continual application of singing principles. Students will receive individual attention with their song, but instruction will be primarily directed to the group as a whole.

1. Students will be able to treat their voice as a wind instrument.
2. Students will be a able to demonstrate basic vocal production and breath support.
3. Students will be able to sing a variety of warm up exercises.
4. Students will be able to sing a song in two-part harmony.
5. Students will be able to present a song to an audience.
6. Students will become familiar with a variety of musical genres.
7. Students will be able to maintain vocal health.

Assessment will be based on class participation, assignments, song presentation, and attendance.

COURSE CONTENT:
Technical

1. Connection to and usage of breath support.
2. Correct function of oscillators (vocal folds)
3. Proper placement of sound in the resonating chamber
4. Overall muscle relaxation
5. Voice clarification (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass)

Musicianship

1. Intonation
2. Rhythm and phrasing
3. Ear training (intervals and chords)
4. Introduction to reading music

Presentation

1. Performance etiquette
2. Interpretation of a song
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Competencies and Skills

1. Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø and maintain a healthy voice
2. Prepare and present a solo song
3. Prepare and present a group song with two-part harmony