Musical Theatre Voice III

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Focus on the development of the voice, including breath control, resonance, alignment, tension release, increase of range, and healthy production in various styles of singing.
• Learn healthy and effective vocalization and warm-up techniques.
• Learn healthy vocal habits surrounding hydration, diet, and general health.
• Work to identify repertoire that is appropriate for their performance type and vocal level.
• For second year students: Continued development of technique, growth in vocal range and stamina, understanding styles and vocal “type” by incorporating acting and vocal techniques together in performance, and repertoire with greater vocal demands assigned at instructor discretion.
• For semester 3: Continued technical work at appropriate level including English and French Art Songs, Musical Theatre and Pop Music, with a minimum of 5-6 songs at teacher’s discretion.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Lesson Notes	30%
Learned and Memorization Tests	20%
Assignments: Song Sheets, Readings, and Other	15%
Final Jury	10%
Teacher Discretion – Classroom conduct and professionalism, rehearsal attendance, respectful accompanist interaction, and overall technical growth	25%

Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
100.0% - 95%	A
94.99% - 90%	A-
89.99% - 87%	B+
86.99% - 83%	B
82.99% - 80%	B-
79.99% - 77%	C+
76.99% - 73%	C
72.99% - 70%	C-
69.99% - 67%	D+
66.99% - 63%	D
62.99% - 60%	D-
59.99% - 0%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Students are expected to attend all lessons. Students are required to attend a minimum of twelve lessons in each semester of study. If a student receives fewer than twelve lessons, their grade will be lowered by 5% for each extra lesson missed.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Sheet Music (or pdf on a tablet). Students are responsible for acquiring copies of all their music; purchasing music if required is the student’s financial responsibility. Use of a hard copy or tablet is required; laptops are not allowed for music during lessons. If using a tablet, students must purchase and use the 4Score app for note-taking.
• Accompanist time. Students must hire and compensate an accompanist for face-to-face lessons and rehearsals; respectful treatment and communication are expected. Accompanists will also play for the jury/final exam. For virtual lessons, students need a piano track of accompaniments, which can be made by the accompanist during rehearsals.
• 3-ring binder or iPad. Students should keep a notebook with dividers for songs and notes, and may use an iPad with the 4Score app for sheet music and note-taking.
• Recording device. Students should record lessons using a device set to airplane mode to avoid interruptions.
• Accompaniment. Students need digital accompaniments for practice and performance; if unavailable online, accompanists can record them.
• Pencil and/or erasable pen. Erasable colored pens are recommended for marking music notes.
• Performance shoes. Students performing in heels or challenging footwear must bring those shoes to lessons for technique instruction.
• Water bottle. A semi-full water bottle is needed for warmups.
• Practice tools provided by instructor. Students must bring any practice tools given by the instructor (e.g., different sized straws, cork, rubber bands) to all lessons.