Vocal Pedagogy for Undergraduates (323-0-1)

Instructors

Theresa A Hansen
847/491-4518
MAB 711 Elgin Rd, Evanston IL
Please see faculty profiles http://www.music.northwestern.edu/facultyprofiles/

Meeting Info

Regenstein Hall of Music MCR: Fri 9:00AM - 10:50AM

Registration Requirements

Students must be at the Sophomore level or higher in the Voice-Opera Program or Music Education. Exceptions may be made upon special request.

Learning Objectives

PURPOSES:
- Fundamentals of healthy vocal production, anatomy and physiology
- Best habits to maintain vocal health
- Basic concepts of voice acoustics and resonance
- Background skills for those who may go on to teach voice

Teaching Method

Reading assignments
Class Discussions
Demonstrations
Lectures
Videos
Tracking voice use with Singer Savvy app
Observation of voice lessons
Acoustic Software Voce Vista

Evaluation Method

Completion of Voice Tracking Assignment
Online quizzes
Lesson observations
Voce Vista session with GA
Final creative project

Class Materials (Required)

-McCoy, Your Voice: An Inside View 3 ($65, https://www.amazon.com/Your-Voice-Inside-View-3rd/dp/1733506012)
Inside View Press, 2019
http://insideviewpress.com/In_view.html
-SingerSavvyApp.com (Free, https://www.singersavvyapp.com)
Tutorial on Youtube: (if not watched in class)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvonQCRRXwQ