The course will include research projects as well as individual performance. 885 Vocal Pedagogy I Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal tract physiology, acoustics, and technique. Open to all graduate students. SFA MU 885. Study and practice of teaching voice through observation and teaching of individual students.
Students work under supervision of a member of the voice faculty other than their applied teachers.
Requirements include four hours per week of observation of lessons given by the supervising teacher, as well as a fifth hour of consultation or practice teaching in the presence of the supervisor. Procedures Senior Independent Work for Distinction is intended for qualified students who wish to undertake a specialized and original research project during their senior year of study. The project will take the form of a thesis whose progress is carefully monitored by a faculty advisor during a two-semester course of study. A minimum GPA of 3.4 is required of all applicants. Qualified students should first discuss their project with a faculty member who will agree to serve as thesis advisor.