CCOG for MUC 144 Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- MUC 144
- Course Title:
- Contemporary Singing I
- Credit Hours:
- 2
- Lecture Hours:
- 10
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 20
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
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Use their voice as an instrument to produce a natural vocal sound.
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Demonstrate correct vocal production techniques.
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Prepare and present a solo song for an audience.
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Sing in a group using two-part harmony.
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Explain artistic and aesthetic choices with regard to cultural and historical assumptions, associations, traditions, conventions and to one's own voice, style and/or identity.
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Document development and understanding of technical and artistic progress.
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Set up and operate live sound equipment for performance.
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Identify actions that a singer can do to maintain vocal health.
Course Activities and Design
Content for the course will be presented in a lecture format along side in class lab work:
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Vocal warm-up exercises
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Weekly documentation of development and understanding of technical progress and artistic progress
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Weekly discussion and analyzation of technical and artist development challenges
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Group singing using two-part harmony
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Performance of solo song
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Performance of group song
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Practice using live sound equipment
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Discussion of performances: what worked, what needs improvement, how did it feel?
Outcome Assessment Strategies
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Class participation
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Assignments/Journals
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Song performance (solo and group)
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In- and out-of-class assignments and student performances reviewed and evaluated by the instructor and peers
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
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Vocal production techniques (natural breath support, correct phonation, relaxation, and concentration)
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Gentle warm-up singing exercises to build strength and confidence
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欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网ment and maintenance of a healthy voice
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Elemental musicianship: rhythm, intonation, ear training
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Artist realization/personal style in a song for development of individual expression
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Preparation and performance of a solo song for an audience
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Preparation and performance of a group song with two-part harmony
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Utilization of sound equipment in performance