32-2522 Styles for the Contemporary Singer

Course is designed for students interested in analysis and practice of beginning improvisational techniques as they apply to contemporary popular music. Elements involved in non-classical styles are presented through discography and exercises. Genres studied include, but are not limited to, blues, gospel, R&B, jazz, rock, country-western, latin, and urban pop. Students identify and apply common elements of contemporary singing styles from selected repertory.

3 Credits
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 32-2121 Theory II and 32-2512 Techniques in Singing II and 32-2701 Private Lessons: Classical Voice and 32-2111 Aural Skills II or 32-2121 Theory II and 32-2512 Techniques in Singing II and 32-2703 Private Lessons: Pop/Rock Voice and 32-2111 Aural Skills II or 32-2512 Techniques in Singing II and 32-2705 Private Lessons: Jazz, Blues, and Gospel Voice and 32-2111 Aural Skills II