The study and performance of specialized contemporary and jazz vocal music suitable for beginning and advanced students. This class may be repeated up to three times for a total of six credits. Instructor permission required. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Elective)
Prerequisites
Instructor permission
Course Outcomes
- Sing jazz and contemporary music in various tempos, including the following: ballads, jazz swing, and latin.
- Demonstrate appropriate stage presence in a performance setting, including the following: be able to introduce music performed by both soloist and ensemble to the audience, wear appropriate concert attire as prescribed by the instructor.
- Understand and use proper microphone technique while singing.
- Understand and apply good breath control and tone while singing, including the following: the use of vibrato and song delivery.
- Identify the key concepts in the articulation of song lyrics.
- Name and identify the key concepts in the interpretation of jazz and contemporary vocal music, including the following: vowels, dynamics, message of songs performed, theoretical understanding of songs performed, historical information of songs performed.
- Display memory of tunes performed in concert setting.
- Display consistent attendance and participation in the twice weekly lab setting.