MANATEECOMMUNITY COLLEGE

Fine & Performing Arts Department

APPLIED VOICE: PREPARATORY, APPLIED I AND APPLIED II

MVV 1011, MVV 1311, MVV 2321

Spring 2007

Instructor: Ms. Melodie DickersonMusic Office Phone: 752-5351

Office phone: 941-752-5580, Room 11-151 Office Hours: See duty schedule on office door

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Credit: Two hours of credit for fourteen (14) fifty-three (53) minute private lessons. Both Applied I and Applied II lessons may be taken four (4) semesters for credit. Preparatory lessons can be taken three (3) semesters for credit.

Applied music study in voice includes vocal technique and literature, practice and performance skills through private studio instruction and coachings. Coursework requires regular participation in weekly lessons and student recital performances. Lessons and coaching are scheduled individually. Student recitals occur each Wednesday at 1 p.m. throughout the academic year.

VOICE LESSONS AND COACHINGS: Weekly private lessons and coaching are scheduled with the private studio teacher and coach. Attendance is mandatory. Lessons and coaching begin promptly. Lateness will have a negative impact on semester grades. Each student should arrive at lessons and coachings with a cassette tape for recording work done. Attendance, preparationand performance will be noted weekly in the instructor’s grade book. Please see Voice Handbook for additional policy and procedural requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to review stated procedures as outlined in printed material. Failure to do so will not negate policies outlined therein.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Music is a discipline. Regular routines for practice and study insure positive results. A semester of work in applied voice is defined as fourteen private lessons, eight private coachings and performance in one student recital. Personal illness, family emergency, and death are the only absences excused. Should other circumstances prevent your attendance at any of the above-mentioned events, the instructor or music department office must be notified at the earliest possible time. Any absence not excused by the instructor will have a negative effect on the semester grade. Students may be dropped from the course if lessons are missed without prior notification, if absences prevent a passing grade, or if student fails to meet the minimum requirements described above. The rescheduling of missed lessons is at the instructor’s discretion. The Instructor is obligated to reschedule only those lessons missed by the instructor.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: Students are required to purchase vocal music as recommended by the instructor. The music may be purchased at local music stores or online through recommended providers. Music must be brought to every lesson.

STUDENT RECITALS: Student recitals are a regular music department event, scheduled for every Wednesday at 1 p.m. during the academic year. Participation in a student recital is expected of all music majors. Every student of Applied I and II music must perform once per semester in the student recital setting. Any exceptions to this policy must have permission of the Coordinator of Vocal Studies.

REPERTOIRE AND JURY EXAMINATION: Each preparatory student will learn and memorize at least three songs per semester. Applied I students must learn and memorize 5 songs, perform at recital hour and present a jury. Applied II students must learn and memorize 7 songs, perform at recital hour and present a jury. The repertoire for Applied Voice I and II will be chosen from the standard classical vocal repertoire.

EVALUATION:

The individual instructor will determine the final grade. Such an evaluation will be based on:

  1. weekly preparation including voice journal entries and attendance at lesson
  2. attitude/progress in literature;
  3. participation in related activities (such as student recitals and studio master classes);
  4. quality of literature performance at final jury examination. Juries, which are required for students in Applied I and II, are scheduled during final examination week. The vocal jury is a performance examination which gives evidence of the cumulative progress during the semester. Each student should sing one song of choice and be prepared for another choice to be requested by the jurors present at the examination. Students wishing to move from Preparatory level to Applied level must pass a jury examination in the semester prior to Applied lesson study.MVV 1011 – Preparatory Level

Course Description: (2) (A.A) One-on-one instruction designed to develop fundamentals of reading music, technical skills and performance of elementary-level classical music. Includes study of scales, chords and arpeggios. Final examination consists of prepared program of technique and literature for a jury of applied instructors; the jury requirement may be waived for the first semester of study. May be taken three times for credit. Additional special fees are required.

Student Performance Standards – Preparatory Level

At the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Perform a solo composition from the standard classical repertoire at the elementary level.
  2. Produce pitch with a tone quality idiomatic for the instrument.
  3. Perform major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic forms).
  4. Perform with efficient technique.
  5. Maintain good posture and position while performing.
  6. Maintain rhythmic and pitch accuracy while reading music.
  7. Perform with good intonation.
  8. Exhibit proper phrasing.
  9. Perform with stylistic expression.

MVV 1311 – Applied Level I

Course Description: (2) (A.A) The development of intermediate level reading and technical skills and study of standard intermediate classical repertoire. Range, tone, articulation and speed are developed through study of scales, chords, arpeggios and other technical exercises. Memorization is required on 5 selections. All students perform in one student recital and exhibit their development through jury examination at the end of the semester. May be taken four times for credit. Additional special fees are required.

Student Performance Standards – Applied Level I

At the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Perform solo compositions at the intermediate level, exhibiting continued development of musicianship, including expression, phrasing, and style.
  2. Demonstrate intermediate level technical skills with accuracy, good intonation, and overall control.
  3. Develop a characteristic tone for the specific voice.
  4. Perform all the major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic form) at intermediate tempos.
  5. Develop articulation skills idiomatic to the voice.
  6. Read and perform advanced rhythms.
  7. Perform with increased range of pitch and dynamics.
  8. Maintain good posture and position while performing.

MVV 2321 – Applied Level II

Course Description: (2) (A.A)Continued development of reading, technique and repertoire to the advanced level. Continued study of scales, chords, arpeggios and other technical exercises. All students perform in one student recital and exhibit their development through jury examination at the end of the semester. 7 song selections are to be memorized. May be taken four times for credit. Additional special fees are required.

Student Performance Standards – Applied Level II

At the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Perform solo compositions at the advanced level, exhibiting continued development of musicianship, including expression, phrasing, and style.
  2. Demonstrate advanced level technical skills with accuracy, good intonation, and overall control.
  3. Perform advanced literature with a characteristic tone for the specific voice.
  4. Perform all the major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic form), arpeggios, and other technical patterns at advanced tempos.
  5. Develop advanced articulation skills idiomatic to the voice.
  6. Read and perform advanced rhythms.
  7. Perform with increased range of pitch and dynamics.
  8. Maintain good posture and position while performing.

Required Activities:

  1. Students in Applied I and II will perform one composition in a student recital a minimum of once each semester.
  2. Students will perform literature learned during the semester on a final examination as determined by the instructor.
  3. When asked, students are expected to take part in activities sponsored by the Music Program, such as master classes and special performances.

The voice faculty is eager to evaluate any student’s standing in the course at any time throughout the semester. Progress in vocal study depends upon the initiative of each student. We, the faculty, wish to assist our students in steady, positive growth as musicians and performers. Please join us in creating a flourishing singing community.

Student Information:

  1. Assigned literature must be purchased immediately. You must have at least two copies of each work; one for you and one for teacher/accompanist. Three copies would be ideal. Two copies of each work must be brought to each lesson beginning with the first lesson.
  2. The student is expected to have one new work prepared for each of the first three lessons. Preparation includes:
  1. Notes and rhythms correct and fluent.
  2. Pronunciations correct.
  3. Breath marks and problem spots marked in the score.
  1. Students enrolled in Applied I and II are expected to perform at least once on a student recital during the semester and take a final exam at the end of the term. Performance and examination requirements for preparatory level students may vary. Failure to meet this requirement will result in an Incomplete grade. See MCC catalog for an explanation of incomplete grades.
  2. All works assigned are to be memorized (unless otherwise designated) by mid-term to insure adequate preparation for voice jury (final exam).
  3. Each student is responsible for scheduling rehearsals with the professional accompanist. A copy of each assigned work with the student’s name on it is to be given to the accompanist by the third week of the semester. The accompanist has been instructed to refuse rehearsal with students who have not properly prepared their music (See #2). All copies of the music must be legible, collated and in such condition that will allow the accompanist to begin work on it immediately.
  4. If a student is ill or unable to attend a regular scheduled lesson for a valid reason, the student may make up the lesson provided prior notification has been given to the instructor.
  5. Students are expected to read and discuss final examination notes with their applied teacher.
  6. When literature is assigned, it is the student’s responsibility to write down the following information:
  1. title
  2. composer
  3. publisher
  4. specific information as to title of the collection from which the assigned work may be taken and the page number.
  1. The student is expected to bring a pencil to the lesson and mark his/her score indicating the following information:
  1. problem spots
  2. breath marks
  3. translations
  4. interpretative notes
  1. The student is expected to organize his/her schedule to allow for a minimum of two hours practice daily for at least five days per week. This time can be broken into twenty-minute units throughout the day. Practice time should be divided among the following categories:
  1. warm-up and vocalization
  2. score preparation
  3. memorization
  4. ensemble practice with the accompanist
  1. The teacher may refuse to give a lesson to a student who:
  1. is late.
  2. shows a lack of adequate practice in terms of score preparation or vocal practice.
  3. is not in good health or a rested condition adequate for proper vocal response.
  4. does not show progress in solving problems indicated in a previous lesson.

Withdrawal From A Course(s) (no refund): In accordance with the ManateeCommunity College policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the ManateeCommunity College academic calendar. The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.

Last day to withdraw with a “W” for Spring 2007

Wednesday, March 21

Statement of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer—professional or student—without giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism.

Standards of Conduct: Students are expected to abide by all Lancer Student Handbook guidelines.