Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion, Students will be able to:

• Utilize proper technique to encourage vocal health (e.g., correct breath support and vocal production).
• Maintain a repertoire of intermediate warm-up exercises.
• Sing in an ensemble with two and three-part harmony.
• Perform songs solo.
• Use knowledge of the characteristics of a variety of musical genres to adapt singing for future performances.

• Breath control exercises
• Vocal warm-up exercises
• Introduce, practice and review two and three-part harmony songs
• Practice and review solo songs
• Address vocal performance issues
• Individual practice time in lab

Assessment will be based on in-class solo and ensemble performance assignments and attendance.

Technical (continued personalized development of):

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

Musicianship

• Intonation
• Rhythm and phrasing
• Ear training (intervals and chords)
• Introduction to reading music

Presentation

• Performance etiquette
• Interpretation of two songs
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Competencies and Skills

• Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø and maintain a healthy voice
• Prepare and present two solo songs
• Prepare and present two group songs (in duos or trios) with two- and three-part harmony
• Explore possible career opportunities