Voice Elective Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MUAP-1282-005 Voice Elective

Prerequisites

Course Description

One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum six hours of outside practice per week required. Emphasis on basic technique and musicianship, with appropriate literature tailored to the needs/desires of the individual student.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of neuromusculoskeletal, vocal and hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.  Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA; information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM. The following links address the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, neuromusculoskeletal and vocal injury—all of which are widespread and serious public health issues for musicians and others.

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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal \ and Vocal Health

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/4a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Guide-Standard_June-2014.pdf
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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Student information sheets:

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• Musculosketal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/5a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-NMH_June-2014.pdf
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• Vocal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/6a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-Vocal_June-2014.pdf
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• Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Hours

(2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 6 hrs practice)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Twenty-four Italian Songs and Arias, published by Schirmer.
Vaccai: Practical Method of Italian Singing

Supplies

Folder for notebook
Music for the accompanist
Textbooks
Pencil
Recording device

Student Performance

\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will demonstrate improvement in performing skills, sight reading skills, memory skills and musicality. The student will be able to perform assigned literature demonstrating correct posture, rhythm, note accuracy, and intonation, as evaluated by the applied instructor.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Be prepared for every lesson!

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Minimum of 2 hours per day of practice, or 12-15 hours per week.

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Attend studio class weekly.

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Work on Rosetta Stone software for foreign language study.

Grading Criteria

Based on performance in class, notebook, attitude, and jury grade, the student will be graded accordingly. Final grade will be based on the following scale:

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A weekly grade will be given based on attendance, participation, performance and preparation. Final grade will be the average of all weekly grades given.

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Grades Scored between                               Will Equal

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89.5% and 100%                                                A

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79.5% and less than 89.5%                           B

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69.5% and less than 79.5%                           C

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59.5% and less than 69.5%                           D

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0% and less than 59.5%                                 F

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Three missed lessons lowers grade by 1 letter.

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Must call and leave a message if you will not be present at a lesson; make-up lessons are at the discretion of the instructor.

Attendance

Must call and leave a message at office: 371-5347, or home: 359-5102, if you will not be present, otherwise, lesson is unexcused.

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Student is allowed only 1 unexcused lesson per semester.

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Calendar

Additional Information

Practice rooms are available, located in Concert Hall south hallway; any rooms that are unlocked and contain a piano are available for individual practice.

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Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at:

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http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/4a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Guide-Standard.pdf

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http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf