Vocal Coaching

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate skills to perform and artistically express musical ideas through repertoire appropriate for the individual’s musical journey.
• Explore piano literature and performance practice by composers within the traditional western canon and beyond.
• Apply pedagogical concepts discussed in lessons to the performance setting.
• Manage performance anxiety concerns and understand how to overcome physical and mental obstacles.
• Succinctly offer, receive, and/or respond to critical feedback on peer’s performances.
• Foster an environment of positive community for growth and support.
• Demonstrate skills in performance/audition preparation and artistic self-expression at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.
• Apply pedagogical concepts in the performance medium.
• Offer, receive, and/or respond to feedback.
• Express artistic/intellectual goals of their performances based on contextual knowledge, knowledge of self, and understanding of their intended audience.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Performances	80%
Overall Participation/Comments	20%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is expected at every repertoire class. As a pass/fail course, students are expected to perform at least twice each semester and provide comments for peer’s performances to pass the course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Students are required to purchase and/or use the UNCG libraries for vetted and well-researched editions of sheet music (digital or hardcopies) needed for lessons.