Voice
This class is designed to improve each student's singing voice and develop the ability to sing successfully in front of others. During this course of study, students will be taught the fundamentals of healthy vocal production which includes the following: 1) proper posture and breathing to sing, 2) tone production, 3) diction, 4) expression, and 5) gaining confidence. Individual vocal problems will be assessed, and exercises will be given to help strengthen and improve the voice. Students will be singing together and individually as soloists for class. A variety of genres will be explored.
Classes will meet in the Watson Room. The last class on April 15 will be a recital on the Stiefel Stage.
Lori Persigehl
Tuesdays, 6:10-7:00 PM, February 18 – April 15 (No Class March 18, Spring Break)
Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Middle school to adult
Music will be provided by the instructor. There will be a $15 music fee per vocalist payable to the instructor at the first class. Students will need to bring a water bottle with them to class.
1. The importance of vocal exercises will be stressed. These exercises will be learned and used as a bridge between the speaking and singing voice. Doing these exercises regularly will strengthen and develop the muscles used in the singing process and will improve the voice. Vocal exercises will be done at the beginning of every class and should also be done regularly outside of class.
2. Students will learn the "nuts and bolts" of singing:
a) anatomy and physiology of the voice
b) proper posture
c) breathing to sing
d) vowel depth and modification
e) flexibility
f) pitch stability
g) range extension
h) even scale - one sound throughout the range
i) tone - clarity and beauty
j) diction - clarity of text
k) text interpretation and expression
3. Performance skills. Singing, by definition, is the musical expression of a text. Students will learn an effective method of learning a song thoroughly. Being well-prepared greatly improves confidence. We will also discuss how body language can help or hurt a performance.
4. Vocal Health. "Your body is your instrument." Therefore, students will gain a basic understanding of how the voice works and how to protect and care for it.
If you have questions about this class, please contact the instructor, Lori Persigehl, loripersigehl@yahoo.com
