Intermediate Voice | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MUS 1213

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

This course builds up from MUS 1108 and consolidates the skills of vocal technique and production as well as performance technique. In addition, the techniques and knowledge acquired through this course will allow them to comfortably sing any pop hit, thus nurturing the ultimate modern vocalist. All students must participate in the Departmental performances. Objectives:

To develop in students the ability and necessary skills in singing.
To develop in students the practice techniques for the basic coordinations of good vocal production in practical vocal exercises
To The course will develop in students the ability to apply correct vocal principles in songs assigned according to individual abilities

Learning Outcomes:

Ability to Apply the principles of singing ie: respiration, phonation, articulation resonation and demonstrate them in song
Identification of vocal problems, their cause and techniques to apply in their correction
Demonstration of continued vocal growth expressed in repertoire building and expansion of vocal material and the English language to include art songs in French, Italian and German
Expression of an appreciation for the classical through study of style, period and composer’s intent resulting in interpretive abilities in assigned songs
Ability to memorize and perform a variety of songs with good tone, pitch, style and deportment