MT VOICE CLASSES
| VOCAL PEDAGOGY I - Freshman Voice | |||
| First-year voice is an ensemble class. We function as a choral group, learning ear-training, musicianship and blend. We learn the physical, mental and emotional characteristics of vocal technique. Both choral and solo vocal technique are covered, as well as an introduction to rhythmic identification, note names and a study of lyric analysis.
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| VOCAL PEDAGOGY II - Sophomore Voice & Intro to Tech Theater |
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Students alternate between the two subject areas on a three-week rotation throughout the year. In every three-week unit of Voice, you will learn and perform a new song. Grades are assigned on preparation, technique and expression. In addition to singing, students learn key signatures, tempo/dynamic markings, text analysis, rhythm proficiency and musical theater history, for which we read our textbook, The Musical, in class.
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| VOICE FOR NON-MAJORS - Elective Voice available to all non-MT NESA students | |||
| This is an elective for students who may not have any experience singing, but who have the curiosity to try it. The primary focus is to become familiar and comfortable with the voice as an instrument, to learn vocal technique and to find song repertoire that is comfortable to sing. | |||
| VOCAL PEDAGOGY III - Junior Voice & Music Theory I |
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| Junior MTs receive individual vocal coaching with an emphasis on breathing, vowel placement, vocal exercises and the use of subtext monologues when interpreting a song. Vocal anatomy is studied in order incorporate a better understanding of how the vocal instrument works when singing and how to take care of the instrument for performing and for life. Students also interpret and study the book, “Auditioning for the Musical Theatre” by Fred Silver with intensive work on how to use and interpret a song for future auditions. The year is split between vocal performance and music theory. | |||
| VOCAL PEDAGOGY IV - Senior Voice |
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Senior MTs receive individual vocal coaching with an emphasis on breathing, vowel placement, vocal exercises and repertoire selection. Students perform their complete repertoire with accompaniment for class, with advanced work on subtext monologues, song history and character analysis. Seniors interpret and study the book, “On Singing On Stage” by David Craig and practice incorporating his techniques in their performances and auditions. The class includes a resume and headshot workshop for future auditions, and students will also explore the book, “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron and its uses for maintaining balance in life and/or a career in the arts. The year's work is presented in the Senior Showcase at the end of the year.
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