This course explores the process of training voices specifically for the instrumental music major to achieve technical and musical understanding informed by the findings of Vocal Science. Topics include anatomical structures, maturational changes, voice classifications, the vocal process, sequencing of technical objectives and repertoire, therapeutic exercises, psychological issues and learning styles, diction skills, resources for the vocal professional, and specific schools of vocal pedagogy.
An intensive review of music fundamentals is followed by basic elements, including introduction to the tonal framework, scales and modes, intervals, basic chords, and chords in tonal context. Functional harmony is introduced at the basic level to include tonic, subdominant and dominant harmonies. Emphasis is placed on melodic writing and two-voice textures from first through fourth species counterpoint. Concurrent Requirement: MUSI 120L