Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Voice-Advanced

 Title Abbreviation:   VOICE-ADVANCED

 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    275

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1.5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Applied music instruction. Individual instruction in voice or instrument for music majors only which focuses on the practical application of musical principles to performance. Must be concurrently enrolled in one of the following: MUSC& 141, 142, 143 or 241, 242, 243. May also be taken by non-music majors depending on circumstance. No more than 1 credit per quarter to a maximum of 6 credits.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Music Department Chair permission required. Audition may be required.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
WWU 215, 315

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Student's ability to perform will be enhanced.
  2. Student will have knowledge of his/her voice and the techniques needed to master performance.
  3. Student will become familiar with various musical styles and genres as they apply to his/her level of ability.
  4. Students will sing in one or more foreign languages.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Vocal technique: breath support, tone placement, intonation, phrasing, diction.
  2. Repertoire appropriate to the student's ability.
  3. Performance in the end of the quarter recitals required.