Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Graduate Singing for Actors
Prefix and Course #
G THTR 510
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Grad Singing for Actors
Summarize the change(s) proposed
New course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Jere Hodgin
Phone/ email :
x2877
Program Chair/Director:
Date
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
Mark Dean
x2879
Other affected programs
Dean:
Dr. Stephen Kalm
x4970
Are other departments/programs affected by this
Please obtain signature(s) from the
modification because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
NO
Common Course Numbering Review: Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere YES
in the MUS? Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with
existing course(s)? Please indicate equivalent course/campus 
X
http://mus.edu/transfer/CCN/ccn_default.asp
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
G 510 Graduate Singing for Actors 2 cr. (R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., audition, acting specialization, or
consent of instr. Development and presentation of musical numbers in a dramatic context. A broad-based
acquaintance with music theatre literature is acquired, and techniques for approaching songs are explored with
an eye toward developing competency in music theatre forms.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
This course replaces a section of THTR 512: Problems in Voice/Speech that focused on the topic; the course
will accurately identify this aspect of graduate training on students’ transcripts. The course is needed so that
the other section of THTR 512: Problems in Voice/Speech might retain its title and course aims.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
None needed.
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm)
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the
Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
YES
NO
X
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
Course Number
From:
Level U, UG, G
Change
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering? If yes, then will this change eliminate the
course’s common course status? Please explain below.
5. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference guidelines at:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm
(syllabus required in section V)
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
6. Other programs affected by the change
7. Justification for proposed change
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
THTR 510
Grad Singing for Actors
Professor: Anne Basinski
243-5192
Office: Music 10
Course Objectives: To improve vocal technique in order to increase comfort in singing. Work
will be done on breath support, resonance and diction. Further, to consider songs and
ensembles as an actor.
Attendance Policy: Class participation and exercises are graded. If you miss a test or quiz,
you will receive an F for that test. You are responsible for finding out assignments from a
classmate if you are absent.
Grading Policy:
Recital attendance/reports 20%
Class Preparation/participation
Graduate project
15
Final
20%
45%
The class will present a showcase performance, as your final. This will happen on Wednesday,
May 9 at 7pm. Please reserve the following rehearsal/performance times:
Tuesday, May 12 6-8 pm
Wednesday, May 13 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday May 14 6-9pm
VOICE RECITALS/EVENTS
Attend three voice recitals (or other performances of vocal music), and write a summary:
Notice vocal technique: how did the singer’s breathing seem? (Did it seem low, quiet and
unfussy? Could you hear inhalation (gasping)? Did the shoulders or chest rise during
inhalation? Did you notice really tight shoulders or jaw? Could you understand the words?
Was the voice even between the registers or did you notice that the top sounded very different
than the bottom? Did he or she project clearly, so that you could hear them well?
How successful were they in communicating, acting their songs?
All recitals are at 7:30 in the Music Recital Hall, and free, unless noted otherwise.
GRADUATE PROJECT
Graduate students will be given extra assignments according to their musical skill level: These
will be individually arranged with the professor.
Those with a strong musical background may assist in choosing and teaching material to the
class. They may also prepare more material than the undergraduates are required to do, or
help with small ensembles (duets, trios) outside of class. Those with less musical background
will be asked to assist with the final improvisation.
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic
penalty by course instructor and /or a disciplinary sanction by the university.
All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review
online at http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/index.cfm/page/1321.
VOCAL EVENTS – SPRING 09
All at 7:30pm in the MRH, unless otherwise noted
FEB 21, Sat: NATS auditions (National Association of Teachers of Singing) 1-4pm, various rooms
in the music building Master Class, MRH, 7:30pm
FEB 22, Sun: Amy Heard-Wokas, soprano – graduate recital
FEB 28, Sat: Madison Monroe, soprano, Lauren Gibson, flute – Junior recital
MAR 10, Tues: Anne Basinski, soprano – Faculty recital
MAR 12, Thurs: UM Vocal Arts Competition
MAR 13-15, 18-22 Bye-Bye Birdie, MCT
MAR 17-21, 24-28, Guys & Dolls, UM Drama/Dance and Music Dept.
APR 21, Tues: UM Opera Theater
APR 24, Fri: Tracy Davis, soprano,Graduate recital
APR 27, Mon: Brittany Winberg, soprano, graduate recital
MAY 1-2, various times and places: State Music Festival
MAY 1-3, 6-10 – Oliver, MCT
MAY 13, Wed: Amalia Morales, soprano, graduate recital
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
Revised 11-2009