Commercial Vocal Seminar

Catalog description

Seminar provides an opportunity for students to perform commercial vocal repertory with feedback from instructor and students. Seminar also provides a forum for covering elements of improvisation, stylistic interpretation, stage presence, repertory, cultural context, vocal health, technique and pedagogy. Students take Commercial Vocal Seminar (designated “Lower”) prior to beginning of commercial voice private lessons. Lower Seminar introduces commercial vocalists to commercial vocal styles and techniques in preparation for beginning of commercial private applied lessons. Commercial Vocal Seminar designated “Upper” functions as an extension of the private applied lessons and provides opportunity for performance, critique and instruction.