MUS 023A — Jazz/Rock/Pop Voice I Units: 2
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of vocal production as they apply to singing songs from contemporary commercial idioms, including popular songs, jazz, gospel and track singing. Emphasis is placed on posture, breathing, resonance, style, microphone technique, movement and presentation. Literature appropriate for each voice range and ability is studied. Students are required to perform songs from memory. Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: None Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None