MUED 229 Vocal Methods
Vocal Methods is a pedagogical methods course designed to familiarize the student with the principals of vocal production and technique, anatomy, vocal hygiene, instruction, and performance. This course will examine an array of performance theorists and artists in order to think about how art functions in relation to life and society. Students will also study vocal terminology and pedagogical semantics and their application, instructional planning and effective teaching strategies, school organization, understanding the importance of the relationship between the vocal line and the accompaniment, meaningful communication, and exploring the relationship between theatre and performance art. Students will connect with each other and the material through readings, discussions, performance, and critique. Offered every spring semester. Prerequisite: declared Music Education major