Vocal TechniquesÌýmeetsÌýon Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. It is structured in a lab format and is led byÌýStephanie Kramer. It covers the foundations of singing, basic pedagogy, diction/phonetics, practice routines, and performance tips designed to prepare students for more in-depth individual voice instruction. There will be opportunity to sing a variety of repertoire during class time using the skills covered. This course is also useful for pianists interested in vocal accompanying. All interested University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students are welcome to sign up for a brief information session.Ìý Ensemble size is limited to 25 with priority given to students enrolled in a music studio courseÌýand students taking it for credit.ÌýAcceptance into Vocal Techniques is by an audition interviewÌýand at the discretion of the instructor.Ìý This ensemble may only be taken once.ÌýNo prior knowledge required.
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1. Participant form
To participate in Vocal TechniquesÌýyou need to fill out the Participant form. (will open in July 2025)Ìý There is no LEARNÌýfor Ensembles, so this is a crucial step.Ìý If you have any questions please emailÌýAngelica Allen,ÌýEnsemble Coordinator.Ìý
2.Ìý Audition/Open House Info Session
The Open House info session will be held onÌýSeptember 3, 2025, starting at 7pm for Music students (majors and minors) and 7:30 for non-music students. Both the class and the auditions take place in CGUC room 1208. Please sign up for one of the slots. (will open in July 2025)
3.Ìý Quest
Register onÌýÌýif you are taking the Ensemble for credit.Ìý NoteÌýit is your responsibility to drop the course on Quest if you do not pass the audition or choose not to participate.ÌýÌýAn Ensemble credit is 0.25 units AND you can add this on a normal course load or ask your advisor for permission to override your course limit.
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4.ÌýCourse requirements
- 7:00-9:00 on Wednesday nights. September 10, 2025Ìýwill be the first session.Ìý
- Attendance is required at all classes to get the 0.25 credit.
- Read the Fall 2024 Information Sheet
Fall 2025 Vocal Techniques Evaluation Form
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