Vocal Pedagogy

Catalog description

The course covers information about vocal anatomy and explores tech- niques of singing through a systematic discussion of respiration, phona- tion, and resonation. Designed to help students gain a better knowledge of their own instruments and the ability to explain what they know about voice to others. Discussion of methods and exercises used in private vocal instruction. Observation of voice faculty and supervised teaching in and out of the class. Intended for both singers and teachers. (fall) 3333 The Art of Teaching Children Foundations of Music 3 Recommended course for instrumental or vocal music education majors desiring to teach music in the elementary general classroom. Techniques and procedures for teaching music, including vocal and general music, in the elementary and middle schools. Individual student assessment is a focus of this course.