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2016-17 Fall

Singing on Stage

(HART 1041)

1 Credit | Can be used to fulfill Common Core Requirement (Core Elective: Arts Area)
Teaching Medium: English

Course Description

This course aims at introducing the versatile qualities of singing and its important role in performing arts. It will start with individual singing, then progress to duet and ensemble singing. Singing techniques employed in various performances nowadays, such as pop singing, musicals and a cappella will be studied, analyzed and practiced. Furthermore, students will experience basic stage and body movement techniques and to incorporate them into singing to spice up a performance. No previous singing or performing experience is required.

Course Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

Describe and analyze the distinctiveness of various singing styles, techniques and genres
Critique and appreciate a singing performance
Acquire singing skills in various genres, e.g. solo, ensemble and musicals
Present a singing performance with appropriate techniques and styles

Course Topics

Week 1-3: Introduction to Pop Singing – Breathing & Vocal Production
Week 4: Singing in a group and harmonizing a pop melody
Week 5: Introduction to a cappella singing
Week 6-7: Physical awareness as a singer
Week 8-9: Introduction to Musical Singing – Vocal projection & Presentation a song
Week 10-13: A cappella rehearsal and final performance

Required Readings

Books

Malde, Melissa (2012) What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body. San Diego: Plural Publishing
Hines, Jerome (2004) Great Singers on Great Singing. New York : Limelight Editions

DVDs