MUSI 2360 Diction for Singers

Diction for Singers provides students with skills in the study and practice of English, Italian, French, and German pronunciation and articulation. A sequence of topics and exercises will help the student in gaining diction skills to aid in vocal performance and pedagogy. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is employed to reinforce shared phonemes across various languages. Video, audio, and experiential learning (including vocal performance) is integrated to the course.

This course is intended for entering first-year and transfer students. The course will be offered in the fall semester, opposite Vocal Pedagogy in the spring.

HOURS: 2 hours per week, 14 weeks per semester. 2 hours per week outside class time is necessary.

Prerequisite(s): Voice major or permission of the Department.
Credits: 1.0