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Organization of Notebook: MUS 315 Vocal Pedagogy Student Name Table of Contents Must have Dividers with Tabs Class Notes Exercises, Vocalises Tests Handouts Philosophy of Voice Teaching List of References and Resources Beginning Repertoire, Basic Repertoire Observations of Choral Rehearsals Observations of Voice Lessons
Homework: List characteristics of a good voice teacher.
Semester long assignment: To turn in with notebook:Your philosophy of teaching singing. Keep Log of Questions Observe Three choral rehearsals under 4 different conductors; One college level, one church (adult choir), one school (high school or middle school and elementary school) Observe three voice teachers: one collegiate, one high school age private student, one younger child
Observations for Rehearsals and Lessons are due by March 27
Class Activities: What is beautiful singing?
Listen to examples. Cite the ones you think are beautiful, the ones you prefer.
List the benefits of voice study.
Lecture: What does it mean to teach voice?: listen to and observe student, evaluate (note the good, diagnose the problems), plan of attack.
Psychology of Singing Cite examples such as Ware, p. 14 When you teach voice, you teach the whole person
Natural ability Self-image, tonal preferences Personality of singer: risk-taker, shy and inhibited, self-motivation, over-confident, Type of Learner: visual, analytical, kinesthetic, aural
Realistic Goals: Long-term (5-10 yrs) Medium (1-5 yrs) Short Term (present to 1 yr) You set the goals as a teacher, students has goals; these change; flexibility to alter/change goals
Homework:McKinney, Chapter 1,2, 3, 4 Questions: 1. list your personal goals vocally 2. Importance of psychology in singing Cites examples of students being influenced positively or negatively by tonal and mental concepts and beliefs. Class 2: Shuns of Singing Parts of the vocal instrument
Homework: McKinney, Chapter 5; Ware, Basics of Vocal Pegagogy Chapter 4 |