Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Music 124
Course Title
Intermediate Voice
Credits
2
Date of Outline
January 2004
2. Course Description
Continuation of MUS 123 Students continue
to explore and develop their
vocal technique by learning to
improve and control the coordination
of the singing mechanism. Listening skills
are stressed.
3. Contact Hours/Type
3 hours/lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
MUS 123 or consent of the instructor
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
MUS 108, 114
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Provides the student with an opportunity to further develop their natural singing
voice. Instruction includes intermediate steps of vocal production as well as
intermediate study of musicianship. Solo and group performance is required.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Sing with proper intonation
Sing with proper vocal production
Sing with proper drama
Be familiar with the fundamentals of singing.
Sing with proper enunciation
Sing with proper pronunciation
Listen critically to themselves and others
Understand the International Phonetic Alphabet
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes.
15 weeks
Survey of literature (singing)
15 weeks
Drill Musicianship Skills
16 weeks
Vocal Exercises
1 6 weeks
Aural Training
4 weeks
14 weeks
2 weeks
Performance Practices
Diction for Singers
International Phonetic Alphabet Instruction
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from
those currently available in the field. Examples include
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Klein, Joseph. Vocal Technique
9.
Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
50 – 60%
Learn to Sing Properly
5 – 30%
Concert Reports
10 – 30%
Term Projects
10 – 30%
Portfolio Preparation
5 – 20%
Final Concert
10 – 20%
Memorize Musical Material
40 – 50%
Punctuality, attendance, and participation
25%
Utilize International Phonetic Alphabet for correct pronunciation
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will
be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not
limited to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Class demonstrations
Class discussions
Guest lecturers
Instructor lectures
Private studio instruction
Audio, visual, or computer presentations
Student presentations
Other learning experiences, such as collaborative, service, and experiential