2010 Spring MUSIC 187-01
Bulletin Course Description Interpretative analysis of instrumental (piano, strings, winds) and vocal repertoire from baroque to modern composers. Participants expected to perform. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Cotton, Dunn, Linnartz, Love, or Troxler
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title SKILLS FOR SINGERS Department MUSIC Course Number 2010 Spring 187 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Linnartz,Elizabeth B Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
The semester project will be the preparation of a complete audition for music theater, opera, oratorio, or graduate school. The student should finish the semester with a completed resume, headshot, bio, audition notebook, and a polished performance. Your audition preparation will be our vehicle for exploring the psychology of performing, practice skills, choosing suitable repertoire, memorizing techniques, performing skills, and song interpretation. Your audition repertoire will be chosen with the guidance and approval of your voice teacher, if you have one.
Textbooks
Audition, Michael Shurtleff
Fight Your Fear and Win, Don Greene
additional texts
Assignments
1. Reading
2. Written homework
3. Procuring necessary tools: headshot, audition attire, etc
4. Learning and polishing audition material
Exams
The final exam will be a final performance in an audition-like setting.
Term Papers
Short papers only.
Grade to be based on
Homework assignments
Class attendance and discussion
Steady progress performing songs in class
Final performance
Additional Information
You may need to purchase or create headshots (publicity photo); a wide range of price options will be offered, and we may even find a free option.
