CourseSyllabus.MUSE347001.VocalTechniques.

Monday,Wednesday,Friday;3:00pm4:00pm
121BairdMusicHall.Spring2015.
Instructor:Ms.ArielSnider
Office:204BairdMusicHallOfficeHours:MondayFriday10:00am12:00pm
OfficePhone:(606)7832481
EMail:aksnider@moreheadstate.edu
CourseDescription
Designedforundergraduatestudentsmajoringinmusictodevelopvocalskillsrequired
tobeasinger,educator,and/orvocalcoach.Thisclassisanartistic,historicalstudyof
classicalvocalliteratureandperformancestyles.Studentswilllearnthroughlecture,
writtenassignments,physicalexercises,andperformance.
CourseObjectives
VocalTechnique
Repertoire
LanguageCompetency
MusicalArtistry
RequiredMaterials
MainText:Miller,Richard.SolutionsforSingersToolsforEveryPerformerand
Teacher.
SupplementalText:Wall,JoanandCaldwell,Robert.DictionforSingers2ndEdition.
Assignments
Studentswillsubmit:
Anoutlineforeverychapterinthebook,whichwouldbeatotalof10outlines
worth10pointseach.
IPAofthetextoftheirsolorepertoire,worth10points.
ATranslationofthetextoftheirsolorepertoire,worth10points.
A5PagePaperoverthehistoryofthepiece,whichwillincludethecomposer,
backgroundinformationofthepiece,historicalcontext,andthemeaningofthe
piece,worth50points.
A2PageSelfEvaluationoftheirMidtermPerformanceoftheirSoloRepertoire,
worth15points.
APeerPerformanceCritiqueincludingconstructivecriticismfortheirpeers,
worth15points.
Quizzes
Therewillbeaquizovereachofthe10chaptersofthetextbook,worth10pointseach.

Exams
Therearetwodifferenttypesofexams,writtenandperformancebased.Forthemidterm
exam,eachstudentwillperformapiecethattheychosetoworkonastheirsolo
repertoireduringthefirsthalfofthesemester(worth150pts),thentherewillbeawritten
portion(worth50pts).Forthefinalexam,thestudentswillbringinastudentoftheir
owntoteachinfrontoftheclassforagrade(worth150pts),thentherewillbeawritten
portion(worth50pts).
AttendancePolicy
Attendanceforthisclassismandatory.Ifyoumissanyclass,yourgradewillbelowered
by10points.Absences will only be excused for the following reasons: (1) University
sponsored-event for which documentation is provided, (2) Family emergency, (3) Illness
which prevents you from attending class, with a signed physicians note stating the reason
for your absence, (4) religious observance for which you have provided advance
notification (at least two weeks).
AcademicHonesty
The University policy regarding academic dishonesty is stated in the Undergraduate
Catalog. It allows faculty members to impose a sanction on students determined to be
guilty of plagiarism (taking the ideas or written words of another without appropriate
citation). The sanction may include failure of a particular assignment or exam, failure of
a particular class, or any other appropriate disciplinary action. Charges of plagiarism
must be reported to the appropriate department chair and college dean, and to the MSU
Dean of Students. Further policy information is available at:
http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/files/units/dsl/eaglehandbook/eaglehandbook-web.pdf
ADA Statement
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all students with a
documented disability are entitled to reasonable accommodations and services to support
their academic success and safety. Though a request for services may be made at any
time, services are best applied when they are requested at or before the start of the
semester. To receive accommodations and services, the student should immediately
contact the Disability Services Coordinator in the Office of Academic and Career
Services, 223 Allie Young Hall, 606-783-5188, www.moreheadstate.edu/acs/
CampusSafety
Emergency response information will be discussed in class. Students should familiarize
themselves with the nearest exit routes in the event evacuation becomes necessary. You
should notify your instructor at the beginning of the semester if you have special needs or
will require assistance during an emergency evacuation. Students should familiarize
themselves with emergency response protocols at ww.moreheadstate.edu/emergency.
GradingStructure
Thefinalgradeinthiscoursewillbeatotaloutof700points,dividedasfollows:

Outlines:100(10ptseach)
PaperOverSoloRepertoire:50
SelfEvaluationofMidtermPerformance:15
PeerMidtermPerformanceCritique:10
TranslationofSoloRepertoire:10
SoloRepertoireProposal:5
IPAofSoloRepertoire:10
Quizzes:100(10ptseach)
WrittenMidtermExam:50
WrittenFinalExam:50
MidtermSoloPerformance:150
TeachYourOwnStudent:150
630700=A
560629=B
490559=C
420489=D
0419=E

CourseCalendar
Week1:BreathingandPosture
Monday,January12,2015:DiscussSyllabus,CourseFormat,andExpectations.
Wednesday,January,14,2015:LectureoverChapters1&2.
Friday,January,16,2015:Lecturecontinued.
Week2
Monday,January19,2015:MartinLutherKingJrDay;UniversityClosed
Wednesday,January21,2015:Handsonbreathingandpostureexercises.
Friday,January23:QuizoverChapters1&2,Chapter1&Chapter2OutlinesDue!
Week3:LaryngealandIntralaryngealFunctionandResonanceBalancing
Monday,January23,2015:LectureoverChapters3&4.
Wednesday,January25,2015:LectureoverChapter4continued,ProposalsforSolo
RepertoireDue!
Friday,January27,2015:QuizoverChapters3&4,Chapter3&Chapter4Outlines
Due!
Week4:NasalContinuantsandNonnasalConsonants
Monday,February2,2015:LectureoverChapter5.
Wednesday,February4,2015:LectureoverChapter5continued,beginworkingonIPA
forsolorepertoire.
Friday,February6,2015:ContinueIPAforsolorepertoire.QuizoverChapter5.
Chapter5OutlineDue!

Week5:VibratoandRegistration
Monday,February9,2015:LectureoverChapter6.IPAforSoloRepertoireDue!
Wednesday,February11,2015:QuizoverChapter6.Chapter6OutlineDue!
Friday,February13,2015:LectureoverChapter7.
Week6:Registration(Continued)
Monday,February16,2015:LectureoverChapter7Continued.
Wednesday,February18,2015:HandsonRegistrationandVibratoExercises.Solo
RepertoireTranslationDue!
Friday,February20,2015:QuizoverChapter7.Chapter7OutlineDue!
Week7:HealthySinging
Monday,February23,2015:LectureoverChapter8.
Wednesday,February25,2015:LectureContinued.
Friday,February27,2015:QuizoverChapter8.Chapter8OutlineDue!
Week8:PerformanceConcerns
Monday,March2,2015:LectureoverChapter10
Wednesday,March4,2015:LectureContinued
Friday,March6,2015:QuizoverChapter10.Chapter10OutlineDue!
Week9:CombattingPerformanceAnxiety
Monday,March9,2015:ClassDiscussionWhatCausesPerformanceAnxiety?
Wednesday,March11,2015:LectureHowtoOvercomePerformanceAnxiety.
Friday,March13,2015:GroupMeditationActivity.SoloRepertoirePaperDue!
Week10:Midterms
Monday,March16,2015:MidtermExamPerformSoloRepertoire
Wednesday,March18,2015:MidtermExamPerformSoloRepertoire
Friday,March20,2015:WrittenMidtermExam.SelfEvaluationofPerformanceDue!
PeerPerformanceCritiqueDue!
Week11
Monday,March23,2015:SPRINGBREAK!
Wednesday,March25,2015:SPRINGBREAK!
Friday,March27,2015:SPRINGBREAK!
Week12:TeachingVoiceStudents
Monday,March30,2015:LectureTeachingBreathingandPosture.
Wednesday,April1,2015:LectureTeachingLaryngealandIntralaryngealFunction.
Friday,April3,2015:LectureTeachingResonance,Vibrato,andProperRegistration.

Week13:TeachingVoiceStudents
Monday,April6,2015:LectureTeachingHealthySinging.
Wednesday,April8,2015:LectureTeachingIPA.
Friday,April10,2015:IPAGroupActivity.

Week14:PedagogyProblems
Monday,April13,2015:LectureoverChapter9
Wednesday,April15,2015:ClassDiscussionoverProblemswithPedagogy.
Friday,April17,2015:QuizoverChapter9.Chapter9Outlinedue!
Week15:TeachingVoiceStudents
Monday,April20,2015:LectureHowtohelpstudentsprepareforperformance.
Wednesday,April22,2015:Q&A
Friday,April24,2015:LastQ&Abeforeteachingstudent.
Week16
Monday,April27,2015:FinalExamTeachYourOwnStudent
Wednesday,April29,2015:FinalExamTeachYourOwnStudent
Friday,May1,2015:ReviewforWrittenFinalExam
Week17:FinalsWeek!
WrittenFinalExam:Monday,May4,20153:00pm4:30pm