The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Department of Music Applied Voice Lesson Syllabus • Fall 2011 – Spring 2012 MUS 195-003; 196/396-003; 197/397-003: Private Lesson Time TBA MUSL 203: Seminar W: 3:00-4:30 Beckwith Recital Hall Master Class: Upper Level M: 3-4:30 Beckwith Recital Hall Master Class: Lower Level T 3:30-4:45 CAB 1080 Nancy King, Office: 1062 CAB Phone: 962-3398 [email protected] Marina De Ratmiroff, Office: 1045 Phone: 962-3390 (message only); [email protected] Joe Hickman, Office: 1060 CAB Phone: 962-3588 [email protected] Office Hours: by appointment only. Please see posted schedules. The UNCW Voice Studios Goal The primary goal of UNCW applied voice lesson is improvement of the singing voice through the study of vocal technique, repertoire, musicianship, pedagogy, diction and performance skills. This goal is achieved through meaningful weekly practice, private instruction, master classes and performance seminars, using the appropriate repertoire as outlined in the Applied Repertoire Requirements http://www.uncw.edu/music/documents/RepertoireRequirements.pdf. Student Learning Outcomes The student will: - Demonstrate improvement in fundamental skills of vocal technique (posture, breathing, phonation, articulation, projection and expressivity) - Demonstrate college-level ability to study and perform a variety of music literature (e.g., style, genre, time period, solo as well as chamber music) indigenous to current performance practices including Western European as well as Non-Western Art Music. - Demonstrate improvement in musicianship and analytical skills (theory and history), through completion of weekly study sheets - Demonstrate an understanding of the physiology of singing, and an accurate, objective analysis of self and others - Demonstrate proficiency in lyric diction, translation and the reading and use of the International Phonetic Alphabet - Demonstrate improvement in performance skills (stage deportment, acting, gesture, expressivity, audience communication) Expectations & Requirements Attendance Policy - Attendance is mandatory for all lessons, master classes, seminars and the monthly departmental seminar. If you need to miss a lesson/class, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor in writing (faculty mailbox or email), preferably at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson. - Make-up lessons are not an option unless you have an extenuating situation (e.g., medical excuse, school-sponsored trip, etc.) that would prevent you from attending your regularly scheduled lesson time. An unexcused absence will result in an “F” for that week. Lessons - All lessons should be considered a performance and should be prepared accordingly. - All voice lessons must be recorded, either with the student’s digital device/computer, or provide a recordable CD for the professor’s digital recorder. - Students should schedule enough time prior to the lesson to sufficiently warm-up in order to perform the lesson assignment at the highest level of musicianship and performance skill appropriate to the student’s level of development. - A grade will be earned for each lesson based on the individual’s progress; evidence of weekly practice is expected. Please be prepared; if you are not, your lesson will be terminated and you will receive a failing grade for that lesson. - All lessons should be prepared thoroughly; you must have completed the appropriate Song Study/Role Study sheet upon presentation of new song at your lesson (available online http://www.uncw.edu/music/kingn/MUS195/SongStudySheet.htm ; http://www.uncw.edu/music/kingn/MUS333/RoleStudySheet.htm - All translations/IPA must be in your score. IPAsource.com is available through the Library website, under electronic resources: http://0-www.ipasource.com.uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/Practice - Students are expected to practice daily, which involves vocal technique, language and score study. The following is a list of the suggested amount of the minimum daily practice time for music majors/minors. - 195-003: one (1) or more hours daily - 196/396: two (2) or more hours daily - 197/397: three (3) or more hours daily - In some cases, students must provide evidence of weekly practice through a journal. - Practice time should be dedicated to developing skills and involve all aspects of performance. - Ensemble practice should be practiced in addition to one’s daily practice time. Master Class - All 196/396 and 197/397 voice students are required to attend the appropriate level Master Class. - Students will be given a schedule for performing in class at the beginning of the semester. - All music must be memorized (except chamber and oratorio selections). - If you are ill, please make arrangements with colleagues to switch performance times. - Active participation of class members are required; be considerate of your colleagues, and base your comments on what you notice, rather than personal criticism. Seminar - In addition to the weekly applied lesson, each student is required to attend a weekly seminar (MUS LAB 203). Attendance is mandatory for all majors, who will perform each week. Minors will be required to perform twice from memory each semester. - The final Tuesday of each month is reserved for Departmental Seminar, which consists of all music majors and minors. Participants will be chosen by the voice faculty and notified by Thursday of the previous week. Attendance at Departmental is mandatory for all majors and minors. Accompanist - All voice students studying at the 196/396 and 197/397 level are responsible for contacting a pianist, and arranging payment (a list of area pianists interested in accompanying for a fee is available upon request). Pianists should be secured to play the second half of the lesson time, in addition to a half hour weekly rehearsal. - In some cases, piano students may be available to accompany for no fee, if they are enrolled in an appropriate accompanying/piano ensemble class. Concert Attendance - Music majors need to attend 8 concerts during the course of a semester. - Voice students must attend all voice recitals. - Grades will be lowered by a minus (-) increment for each concert under the eight required. Students are required to submit concert programs attended no later than the day of juries at the end of the semester. - Music events are listed on the UNCW website, under