Lessons are available for private study. Classes are open by audition only.

Lessons are available for private study. Classes are open by audition only.

Lessons are available for private study. Classes are open by audition only.

Lessons are available for private study. Classes are open by audition only.

Literature and instrumental technique or voice production. Audition required.

Literature and instrumental technique or voice production. Audition required.

Literature and instrumental technique or voice production. Audition required.

Literature and instrumental technique or voice production. Audition required.

In this course we will explore the art and science of voice production and vocal instruction. The human anatomy and physiology as it relates to singing will be addressed. Other topics will include: Posture, Breath Management, Phonation, Registers, Voice Classification, Resonance and Projection, Vocal Health and Disorders and other related topics. Open to voice majors with a minimum of four semesters of voice study at the University or by consent of the instructor.

Introduction to the theory and analysis of post-tonal music, drawn from the work of Forte, Rahn, Perle, and others. Basic concepts including pitch class, integer notation, pitch-class sets, normal form, set class relatedness, symmetry, and interval cycles. Analytic applications to compositions of Schoenberg, Berg, Webern, Bartok, Debussy and others.