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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
MUSI D013C
Course Title (CB02)
Beginning Singing III
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
A continuation of MUSI D013B with emphasis on developing repertoire of art songs (Italian, German, French, English) and musicianship, memorization, legato singing, correction of individual problems, and introduction to opera and music theater. Includes technique development and the rudiments of performance. Training in controlling tonal production, breathing, diction, and musical accuracy.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
FD - Voice Class Applied Performance

Course Justification

Beginning Singing III is transferable to UC and CSU. The course satisfies the requirements for the existing AA Music degree at °®¶¹´«Ã½ College. This course offers higher level training for beginning singers and can prepare them for auditions for higher level instruction.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Formerly Statement
(Formerly MUSI D053C.)

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.5
Maximum Credit Units
1.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours2.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
24.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

MUSI D013B or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Homework and extended projects

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

In-class performances

Concert report demonstrates student learning at live performance

One-on one work with students on resumé development

Assignments

  1. Daily preparation of higher level vocal exercises
  2. Preparation of solo literature for in-class mid-term and final performances
  3. Attendance at a live vocal concert
  4. Resumé development, in preparation for studies at university or conservatory, as well as professional auditions

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Analysis of vocal growth and progress with instructor
  2. Individual in-class performance of mid-term and final performance of repertoire at the higher level including opera, jazz, and musical theater evaluated based on visual presentation, musical accuracy and quality of tone production.
  3. Weekly demonstration of vocal progress, with particular attention to higher level techniques, such as legato singing, breath control and articulation
  4. Participation points awarded for classroom activities, including sight singing and choral part singing
  5. Resumé documents and applications for jobs, school admissions and assistantships, will be reviewed by major instructor and returned with advice and suggestions.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Required texts and music scores
  • A portable recording device is desirable, as is access to a piano
Essential College Facilities:
  • A classroom with piano and chalkboard or whiteboard and with appropriate acoustical conditions
  • Audio and projection system

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals," William Duckworth, Thomson/Schirmer, Belmont, CA, 2004.
Practical Method of Italian Singing," Nicola Vaccai, G. Schirmer, New York, 1994
Marchesi: Vocal Method", G.Schirmer, New York, London, 1999

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Develop a mastery of legato singing and the ability to produce more challenging vocal articulation (i.e. accent, tenuto, and portamento)
  • Develop repertoire of solo songs
  • Practice sight-singing and part singing techniques

CSLOs

  • Master basic techniques of vocal production.

  • Continue to develop singing repertoire in a variety of styles and languages.

Outline

  1. Develop a mastery of legato singing and the ability to produce more challenging vocal articulation (i.e. accent, tenuto, and portamento)
    1. Continuous diaphragmatic and core muscle support for lengthy passages.
    2. Dynamic contract and control
  2. Develop repertoire of solo songs
    1. Continue to build repertoire of standard art songs (Italian, German, French, and English
    2. Begin to diversify vocal styles to include opera, musical theater, and jazz
  3. Practice sight-singing and part singing techniques
    1. Develop intonation as soloist and member of a group
    2. Hear and produce major and minor scales
    3. Recognize rhythmic patterns and variations of them
    4. Recognize melodic patterns and variations of them
    5. Demonstrate phrase, tempo, and dynamic indications

Lab Topics

  1. Vaccai exercises
  2. Marchesi exercises
  3. Scales and arppeggios
  4. Tessitura development
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