Introduction to Vocal Music in Theatre

Purpose: This course is designed to provide a foundation of healthy singing technique for students ages students 8-12. Students will learn how to access the two major registers of their voice and develop appropriate styles to perform a variety of works from the musical theatre cannon. Students will be introduced to basic music theory and will gain familiarity in reading music from a vocal score.

Objectives:

1. Students will identify and demonstrate use of healthy singing techniques. 
2. Students will read and comprehend the symbols of a standard vocal music score.
3. Students will learn and perform 3-5 choral selections from memory.

Materials:

1. One folder for storing sheet music and handouts
2. Pencils with erasers

Schedule of Topics:

Class 1:  Foundations of Healthy Singing [breath support and vocal placement]

Class 2:  Navigating the Score [learn and interpret basic music symbols]

Class 3:  Technique and Musicianship (learn and practice different singing styles and techniques)

Class 4:  More than Words (Part 1) [application of style through diction, vowel shapes, blend, dynamics and phrasing]

Class 5:  More than Words (Part 2) [development of style through diction, vowel shapes, blend, dynamics, and phrasing]

Class 6:  Follow the Leader [learn and understand musical gestures]

Class 7:  Finishing Touches [prepare for final performance]

Class 8:  Final Performance

All students must be vaccinated.

Instructor:  Chelsea Majors

Tuition:  $120    Register by December 26 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.