Students will study healthy vocal technique and pedagogy utilizing a supported, balanced tone. Repertoire will consist of a combination of music literature including music theatre and art songs in English and other lyric languages of interest to the student (i.e. Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, German, etc.) Restricted to non-music majors. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. AE

The study of applied voice will include vocal techniques and pedagogy, balanced natural tone, correct pitches and rhythms, and accurate phrasing. Repertoire consisting of art songs and arias in representative style periods and languages, including but not limited to Italian, French, English, and German. Music theater literature may be included, at the discretion of the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.

The course is comprised each week of a half-period vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and a half-period of collaborative work in the students applied voice lesson. Vocal coaching will address the style, musical markings, tempo, language, phrasing, and interpretation of the applied lesson repertoire. Students registered for one credit of MUVO 171 must register concurrently for one credit of MUVO 172. Restricted to music majors. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to music students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Non-classroom experiences in the field of Music. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Department Chair approval required prior to scheduling. Graded CR/NC.

A select, small (12-18 voices) choral ensemble dedicated to performing classical, jazz, Broadway, and pop repertoire. Choreography and solo singing may be included in this versatile organization. Enrollment by audition. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. AE

A class designed for the music education concentration with emphasis on the development of childrens listening, performance, literacy, and creative-expressive skills.

The study of teaching choral music and directing techniques for middle/junior high and senior high school. Topics include rehearsal techniques, repertoire, voicing, curriculum design, classroom management, learning styles, teaching strategies, strategies for teaching students with disabilities, the changing voice, and philosophy. Emphasis on the total years program in perspective with performances and understanding the non-musical responsibilities of a middle/junior high and high school teacher.

Definitions of Social Justice and Equity, combined with discussions about identity and commitment to change, will provide context for a general history of global movements impacted by music and musicians. A deeper exploration of El Sistema ("The System" - a music program offering social change for the poorest areas of Venezuela) will develop intercultural knowledge by introducing students to programs in the United States and abroad that have made strides in improving social conditions in their respective communities.

This course will emphasize the importance of Arts Therapy as a lay person when working with the Geriatric Dementia and Alzheimers Communities. Students will learn the importance and value of spending time bringing joy to geriatric individuals through use of visual, musical, or chair dancing arts. After three weeks of background knowledge and information about how the elderly, especially with dementia, qualify as an under-served community, students will explore different arts-based techniques to engage cognitive connections.