MVV 1211/APPLIED VOICE I – 1 Credit Hours: Fall 2015
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Professor: Allison M. Everitt
Office Hours: M - TH 8:30 – 9:30 AM; M & W 10:30 – 11:00 AM, T & TH 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Office Location: (110) 312
Phone: 729-6071
Email: everitta@nwfsc.edu
Web Page: http://faculty.nwfsc.edu/art/everitta/Detail.cfm?fld_ID=67
Reference Number: 10290
Campus/Room: (110) 301
Electronic Resources: https://d2l.nwfsc.edu/d2l/home/99736
Course Description
The student shall be introduced to the basic methods of vocal singing and placement, tone
production, diaphragmatic breathing, diction, posture, and performance techniques.
Course Prerequisite
None
Required Course Materials
Each student will need a journal or folder for practice logs. Teacher will decide which
books you need after first lesson. Some examples are the 24 Italian Songs and Arias by
G. Schirmer, Arias for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone or Bass by G.
Schirmer, The First or Second Book of Solos by G. Schirmer
Student Learning Outcomes
1. The student will be introduced to the basic techniques of vocal singing, body motor
functions, placement, tone control, breath support, tension-relaxation and related
techniques.
2. The student will develop concepts of tonal placement, diction, articulation,
pronunciation, and projection.
3. The student will study basic vocalizing and be introduced to accepted vocal literature.
4. The student will develop abilities to sing in tune, with expression and textual
understanding.
5. The student will be introduced to foreign language diction and pronunciation.
6. The student will become familiar with music notation and the rudiments of good
musical performance.
Grading Procedures
Students are graded on improvement, attendance and participation in and attendance at
Recitals. Music majors/Scholarship students are required to perform in at least two
Divisional Recitals per semester. Non-music majors are required to perform in one
Studio Recital per semester. ALL of my students are required to attend at least one
Division recital per semester as an audience member.
YOU MUST PRACTICE DAILY! You will log all rehearsal/research time in a
journal to be submitted to me at your last lesson of the semester. Musical Preparation
is to be made outside the lesson. Lessons that repeatedly indicate inadequate lesson
preparation will receive a lowered grade. The instructor also reserves the right to
dismiss the student or adjourn the lesson and send the student to a practice room if
a lack of preparation is shown.
Attendance Policy
Students may miss 2 out of the 15 lessons in the Fall and Spring semesters and 1 in the
Summer term. Excessive absences may result in loss of scholarship. Advance
notification of any absence or tardiness is expected, when possible, by either emailing
the instructor or by leaving a message on the instructor’s voice mail, 729-6071. Makeup lessons will be done as a class on Friday afternoons TBA.
Course Conduct
Treat this class as your job every day. You want to get (and keep) the job and must bring
the best professional you to class daily. I expect your full creative self and a positive
professional attitude toward the day’s work. It is understood that you will come to class
prepared and ready to rehearse in class accompanied by your full mental concentration,
your full physical ability, a vivid imagination and sense of play, and a willingness to
remain open to and embrace new ideas.
Preparation
Lack of preparation for the work in class will greatly hinder your own progress within
class. Taking responsibility for your own work is one of the first steps to becoming a
professional, now is the time to be practicing that behavior.
Cell Phone/Electronic Devices
Cell phones, pagers, and other such electronic devices must not distract from
learning. Courtesy to the professor and other students requires that phones be on
vibrate or silent mode during class. No student should initiate conversations,
including texts, during class activities. Use of electronic communication devices
during examinations or other graded activities may constitute grounds for
disciplinary action; such devices must be completely out of sight during exams or
other assessments. Where emergency or employment situations require access to
electronic communication services, arrangements may be made in advance with the
instructor.
Emergency College Closure
In the event of unusual or extraordinary circumstances, the schedule, requirements, and
procedures in this course are subject to change. If the college closes for inclement
weather or other emergency, any exams, presentations, or assignments previously
scheduled during the closure period will automatically be rescheduled for the first regular
class meeting held once the college re-opens. If changes to graded activities are required,
students will not be penalized as a result of the adjustments, but will be responsible for
meeting revised deadlines and course requirements.
Children in the Classroom
As a courtesy to other students and the learning process, students may not bring children
with them to class sessions. Health and safety concerns prohibit children from
accompanying adult students in any lab, shop, office, or classroom or other college
facility where potential hazards exist. If a child-related emergency means you must miss
class, contact the instructor as soon as possible to determine your options. (The full
“Children on Campus” policy statement appears in the College Catalog.)
Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Academic Integrity
Students are responsible for adherence to all college policies and procedures, including
those related to academic freedom, cheating, classroom conduct, computer/network/email use and other items included in the Northwest Florida State College Catalog and
Student Handbook. Students should be familiar with the rights and responsibilities
detailed in the current Northwest Florida State College Catalog and Student Handbook.
Plagiarism, cheating, or any other form of academic dishonesty is a serious breach of
student responsibilities and may trigger consequences which range from a failing grade to
formal disciplinary action.
RESOURCES
Assistance for Military and Veterans
Northwest Florida State College supports our military and veterans students. You may
contact NWFSC Eglin AFB Education Services Building at 850-200-4180 or NWFSC
Hurlburt Center Educational Services Building at 850-200-4190 or visit our website:
Support Our Military
Students with Disabilities
Northwest Florida State College supports an inclusive learning environment for all
students. If you have disabilities for which accommodations may be appropriate to assist
you in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services on the Niceville
Campus, or call 850-729-6079 (TDD 1-800-955-8771 or Voice 1-800-955-8770.