Repertoire Studies (393-0-3)
Topic
Russian Song
Instructors
Alan T Darling
847/491-7575
RCMA 4-160
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Meeting Info
RCMA Choral Room 1-190: Tues 9:00AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
The performance of Russian song repertoire.
Registration Requirements
The class is open to juniors, seniors and graduate students. There is no permission number required for the class.
Learning Objectives
The objectives of the class are to widen the students' knowledge Russian song repertoire, and instruct them in Russian diction.
Teaching Method
Each student will be assigned 3 songs to sing in class. They will coach the Russian diction with Karina Kontorovich and coach with me privately before performing for their peers in class. The songs need to be well learned, but do not need to memorized. The students must write the IPA and literal translation into their scores.
Evaluation Method
The students will be evaluated on the level of their preparation and performance of the assigned repertoire. Attendance is required at all classes, with the exception of illness, family emergency or travel for auditions/performances.
Class Materials (Required)
There are no class materials for the students to purchase. Russian diction notes will be handed out at the first class and uploaded to Canvas. All of the music to be studied is either in the public domain or available through the Northwestern Library. Students will be provided with a copy of any score that is not readily available. Students will be provided with an IPA transliteration and word for word translation of the song texts.
Class Notes
A knowledge of IPA is essential for participation in the course.