Course varies from quarter to quarter to accommodate serious students wishing to take the course throughout the year. Possible topics include participation in operatic scenes, vocal chamber music, recital repertoire, and the art of communicative performance. Students will be introduced to a wide repertoire and receive coaching on performance, including intensive work on correct and expressive singing in a variety of languages. Some written work will be required, as well as listening assignments and discussion. There will be weekly assignments of vocal music that must be learned quickly and sung in class.
Attendance is mandatory.