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MUTH 210 Physiology and Production of the Voice Units: 3.00
A study of vocal techniques including Legitimate in the Golden Age of Musical Theatre to Belt/Mixed Belt in contemporary musicals and popular music culture, and Classical/Operatic styles. The course incorporates current research in the functional utility of breath and sound production and an emphasis on the application of practical singing/listening.
NOTE BMUS voice majors are encouraged to take this course and may enrol without the prerequisite through the School.
NOTE BMUS voice majors are encouraged to take this course and may enrol without the prerequisite through the School.
Learning Hours: 120 (24 Seminar, 12 Group Learning, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite MUSC 180 or MUSC 280 or registration in a MUTH Plan or permission of the School based on previous singing experience.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the vocal mechanism and how it functions.
- Develop awareness of vocal and physical patterns, and be adaptable, flexible and open to trying new techniques in a safe and healthy way.
- Give informed, constructive, intelligent and empathetic feedback- and receive it with grace, humour, and an open heart and mind.
- Perform with deep understanding of vocal technique appropriate to different musical subgenres.
- Recognize different vocal techniques and apply knowledge of those techniques to musical theatre subgenres when listening to recordings and classmates' performances.