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MUAP-1283-003 Voice Major
Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent
One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum 10 hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their major area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship and extensive repertoire from contrasting historical periods.
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Practice rooms are available, located in Concert Hall south hallway; any rooms that are unlocked and contain a piano are available for individual practice.
Recital Attendance serves as weekly lab for this section; additional studio meeting times are at the discretion of the instructor.
Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at:
http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/4a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Guide-Standard.pdf
http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 10 hr practice)
On Campus Course
Twenty-four Italian Songs and Arias, published by Schirmer.
Vaccai: Practical Method of Italian Singing
Folder for notebook
Music for the accompanist
Textbooks
Pencil
Recording device
After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
1) Perform six songs or arias using piano accompaniment.
2) Must use correct diction in all languages.
3) Must be prepared to sing the major and minor scales and other scale forms depending on literature assigned.
4) A vocal notebook is to be turned in at the end of the semester with complete understanding of the translation of the song and knowledge of the composer and the student’s own interpretation.
5) Attendance in studio class is mandatory once a week.
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".
Be prepared for every lesson!
Minimum of 2 hours per day of practice, or 12-15 hours per week.
Attend studio class weekly.
Work on Rosetta Stone software for foreign language study.
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:
A=90-100%
B=80-90%
C=70-80%
D=60-70%
F=Below 60%
Each lesson is graded. The final exam is determined by a performance jury performed in front of the entire music faculty. All literature must be presented and memorized. the student is allowed one selection of their choice and the faculty chooses the remainder. Notebook Examination, attitude/desire, and jury grade will also be considered.
Three missed lessons lowers grade by 1 letter.
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.
Must call and leave a message or email me at office if you will not be present, otherwise, lesson is unexcused.
Student is allowed only 1 unexcused lesson per semester.
Lesson times will be assigned during the first week of the semester. Lessons will begin either during the first week of school, or during the second week of school if not scheduled prior to lesson time during the first week.
First lesson: Meet with instructor; determine individual goals for semester, choose music, and receive first practice assignment.
Second lesson: Prepare the given assignment, and bring all required materials to lesson.
Third and subsequent lessons: Each upcoming week's assignment will be determined by the progress demonstrated during the previous week's lesson.
14th week of school: All music for the jury examination must be memorized.
Monday of final exams week: Individual music jury will be performed for the entire music faculty, in the Concert Hall. Sign-up for time slots of 10 minutes per student will begin during the 14th week of school, in the Music Department Office, Room 302.
Practice rooms are available, located in Concert Hall south hallway; any rooms that are unlocked and contain a piano are available for individual practice.
Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-hearing-health/
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