COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Music 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 471, 472. Voice. Applied Concentration. One hour individual lesson or equivalent each week. 2 credits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of these courses students will be able to

1. Sing appropriate number of pieces (new in this semester) from memory
2. Sing the required literature in the appropriate style and with greater technical/vocal
                       skill than in prior semesters.
3. Demonstrate a more sophisticated/refined musical understanding and perform with
                       greater self confidence and poise than in prior semesters.

CLASS SCHEDULE: Attendance is required for all events.

PRIVATE LESSONS - individually scheduled

STUDIO CLASS - Tuesdays, 3:30-5;00 p.m. - Molnar Recital Hall
                              Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 9, 23, 30
                              Nov. 13, 20

SENIOR RECITALS

October 20 - 7:30 - Barrus
October 26 - 7:30 - Hyslop / Mitchell
November 3 - 7:30 - Brown / Short
November 9 - 7:30 - Stratton
November 10 - 7:30 - Debner / Ellis

DEPARTMENTAL RECITALS - Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Recital Hall

September 6, 20, 27
October 11, 25
November 8, 15, 29
December 6

CONCERTS
Check web page for up-to-date schedule

You are expected to attend most recitals and concerts sponsored by the Department of Music and most recitals and concerts sponsored by the Department
                        of Music

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

ATTENDANCE at required events (class schedule, above).

PRACTICE: minimum of 5 hours per week.

PREPARATION: Come to your lesson with all words, notes and rhythms in place, so that we can work on musicianship and vocal technique during your lessons. Please be prepared. Your teacher will not teach you the notes.

REPERTOIRE: assigned by your instructor

PERFORMANCE on a departmental recital is optional.

GRADING:

Three graded studio performances 15% each
Jury (final lesson performance)     25%
Lessons                                             30%

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students are expected to attend all lessons and classes. Unexcused absences will result in an automatic lowering of your grade. Absence from more than 25% of the scheduled lessons and classes will result automatically in a grade of F. See the College Catalog for a complete statement of the college's attendance policy.

Any arrangements to miss or reschedule a lesson must be made ahead of time. Your instructor is willing to negotiate, but she is not tolerant of irresponsibility.

HONOR CODE:

Students are expected to abide by the Longwood Honor Code.