HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
FINE ARTS – APPLIED MUSIC
TBA
SYLLABUS
COURSE: MUAP1281
CRN20860
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IN VOICE
INSTRUCTOR: KATHLEEN KNIGHT (713) 718-6614
FAC Office (713) 718-6600
e-mail: kathleen.knight@hccs.edu
FALL SEMESTER
ROOM: FAC 115
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Private instruction in voice at the
sophomore College level. Lesson times are mutually arranged
between student and instructor. MUAP 1281 requires 55 minutes
per lesson once a week for 15 sessions, and a final on the 16th
session.
COURSE GOALS: To enhance student performance capability,
knowledge of the voice, and enjoyment of music through the
study of repertoire, technique (vocalizes, and breathing
exercises) and musical styles. Memorize and perform two songs
(one must be an Italian Art song for first semester, three songs
for the second semester including an Italian Art song, and four
songs for the third and forth semester 2 in a foreign language.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Must be able to execute breath management skills and
Demonstrate accurate intonation (match pitch)
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Sing a melody with proper phrasing
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Display rhythmic accuracy
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Properly pronounce and articulate the languages (Italian,
French, German and English
Perform with expressive dynamics and phrasing
Show an understanding of the text.
Sing with a relaxed assurance and a professional
appearance
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SPECIAL LAB REQUIREMENTS: Enrollment in this class must
be pre-approved by the instructor and the Department. Minimum
of 6 practice hours per week is required.
REQUIRED TEXTS, MATERIALS: (Provided by instructor
except blank cassettes or CDs to record lessons)
ATTENDANCE, MAKE-UP LESSONS AND WITHDRAWAL
POLICIES:
Students are required to notify the instructor no later than 24
hours in advance, with the exception of documented emergencies,
if they will cancel their lesson. Two make-up lessons will be
allowed per semester, if instructor time and studio space can be
arranged. Failure to give notice automatically counts the student
as absent and forfeits the private lesson. HCC policy stipulates
that the student may be dropped after accumulating in excess of
12.5 percent of the hours of instruction. This equated to two
absences from your scheduled private lessons. Also, because of
performance or other schedule changes, the instructor may
schedule a different lesson time for the student when necessary.
GRADING SCALE:
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FINE ARTS LABS/STUDIOS
Students may use the Fine Arts labs and studios with proper
identification during the times the Fine Arts office is open.
Unaccompanied students must clear studios and labs 30 minutes
prior to closing time. Faculty members may remain in studios and
labs until the official campus closing time. Students may remain in
the labs and studios while the professor is present.
SUPPORT SERVICES; Students who require reasonable
accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to CALL (713)
718-6164 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only
authorized to provide accommodations requested by the
Disability Support Services Office.
MEDICAL INSURANCE:
The Fine Arts Department at Central College strongly
recommends that all HCCS students carry some form of medical
insurance to cover illness and injury, both on and off campus.
Information regarding low-cost health insurance for students is
available in the Fine Arts Office. Under Texas State statute,
HCCS is immune to liability in the event of accident or injury.
EVALUATION FOR GREATER LEARNING STUDENT SURVEY
SYSTEM – EGLS3
At Houston Community College, professors believe that
thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching
and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to
answer a short online survey of research-based questions
related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey
will be made available to your professors and division chairs
for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey
as part of the Houston Community College Student System
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online near the end of the term. This will replace the paper
SEOI, Student Evaluation of Instruction.
COURSE DUPLICATION:
Students who repeat a course three or more times may soon
face significant tuition/fee increases a HCC and other Texas
public colleges and universities. Please ask me or a counselor
about opportunities for tutoring or other assistance prior to
withdrawing from the course, or if you are not receiving
passing grades.
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT:
Advisement concerning specific Fine Arts courses and degree
plans for Drama and Music) is available to you during the
academic semester. Please sign up in the Fine Arts office, FAC
101, to speak to a full time instructor in your area of interest.
FINAL EXAM: The student will perform 1-2 songs (by memory) on the
voice jury in front of the voice faculty on DEC 12 (4:30-6:00) in the Recital
Hall (FAC111).
EMERGENCIES: Please leave any messages on my voice mail at (713) 7186614, My cell phone (832) 752-3898, or leave a note in my mailbox in the
Fine Arts Office. You may also reach me by e-mail at
kathleen.knight@hccs.edu.
FAC & CAMPUS HOURS
M – Thur:
Fri&Sat:
Sun:
4
7am – 10pm
8am – 4pm
Closed