STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Evaluate present vocal strengths and weaknesses

 II.     Develop breath to tone techniques

 III.    Develop focusing techniques

 IV.     Analyze articulators

 V.      Classify vocal range and optimum pitch

 VI.     Implement the International Phonetic Alphabet

 VII.    Integrate vocal technique into repertoire application

 VIII.   Evaluate repertoire choices to vocal abilities

 IX.     Create a final presentation

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      OVERVIEW OF EXERCISES FOR BREATHING, ARTICULATION AND RESONANCE

         A.      Analyze breath onset

         B.      Determine open throat position

         C.      Determine function of the articulators and resonance for belt technique

         D.      Explore alternatives to throat clearing

         E.      Define methods for hydrating the vocal apparatus

         F.      Unite the bridges

 II.     CLASSIFY STUDENT`S VOICE BY RANGE, QUALITY AND MUSICAL APTITUDE

         A.      Evaluate range

         B.      Determine technique approach according to ability

         C.      Define intonation and vocal recall abilities

         D.      Analyze optimum pitch

 III.    IMPLEMENT AN INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM OF SYSTEMIZED BODY AND VOCAL WARM-UPS

         A.      Provide exercises for pitch vibrancy development

         B.      Employ vocal scales directed at correcting specific vocal inefficiencies

         C.      Implement the International Phonetic Alphabet to clarify diction and increase focus and resonance

         D.      Intergrate belt technique exercises

 IV.     CHOOSE MUSICAL THEATER  REPERTOIRE TO SUIT VOCAL AND PERSONAL ABILITIES

         A.      Choose musical theater suited to age, personality and vocal abilities of student

         B.      Analyze character and musical genre

         C.      Integrate techniques into repertoire application

 V.      TAPE RECORD LESSONS FOR SELF-EVALUATION

         A.      Analyze strengths and weak areas

         B.      Determine vocal exercises to promote efficient breath, articulation and resonsnce

 VI.     LEARN AND PRACTICE REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES WITH ACCOMPANIST

         A.      Develop musicality

         B.      Create a poised, confident performance

 VII.    RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

         A.      Evaluate individual performance

         B.      Evaluate ensemble

         C.      Formulate future vocal goals and repertoire choices