Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP133   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
MUP133 19956-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Class Voice I
Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal production. Emphasis on breathing techniques, tone production and performances in class of solo vocal literature. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MUP133   19956-99999 Class Voice I
1. Develop correct singing posture. (I)
2. Develop breath support. (II)
3. Develop correct vowel formation and consonant closure. (III)
4. Execute beginning vocal exercises. (III)
5. Apply correct vocal posture, breath support, diction, and facial communication to beginning vocal repertoire. (I, II, III)
6. Use stage presence effectively in performance. (IV)
7. Identify finely trained singers. (V)
8. Perform beginning repertoire in class. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MUP133   19956-99999 Class Voice I
    I. Posture
      II. Breath/support
          A. Beginning breathing exercises
          B. Breathing musculature
        III. Vocalization/diction
            A. Larynx overview
            B. Vowel placement through beginning exercises
            C. Open/closed vowels
            D. Diphthongs
            E. Voiced/unvoiced consonants
            F. Use of diction in various genres
          IV. Stage presence
            V. Identifying/evaluating trained singers
                A. Live performance
                B. Television/video tapes
                C. CDs
                E. Concert critiques
              VI. Perform pieces during class
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