MUS 131 - Diction for Singers

Description
Diction for Singers is a phonetic approach to the pronunciation of the Italian and English languages and is designed for singers and choral directors. The performance of the language utilizes the vocal literature of major composers in each language.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Associate of Music, A.M.,

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate mastery of the basic terminology of phonetics and diction for singing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes and uses of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Demonstrate mastery of the most commonly used symbols of IPA for singing.
Apply IPA to common musical situations: solo singing, choral singing, and conducting.
Demonstrate mastery of the basic rules of Italian and English Diction.
Demonstrate mastery of using IPA to correctly pronounce Italian and English for singing.
Demonstrate mastery of using IPA to annotate a musical score.
Know and use active listening skills.
Use appropriate posture, gestures, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness to effectively communicate information.
Complete work accurately with attention to detail.
Give and receive constructive feedback.
Manage time effectively.

Course Outline:
I. Introduction to IPA and Hints for Using IPA

Introduction to Vowels:

II. Forward Vowels

III. Back Vowels

IV. Central Vowels

V. Diphthongs

VI. Stop-plosive Consonants

VII. Nasal Consonants

VIII. Fricative Consonants

IX. English Diction Summary

X. Italian Diction

XI. Application of IPA in English

XII. Application of IPA in Italian

XIII. Marking Your Score Using IPA

XIV. Final Projects

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 25-45%

Demonstration: 25-50%

Rehearsal and applied lesson observation: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 1
People Soft Course ID Number: 100287
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 25
General Room Request: Music Center Classroom

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Instructors who teach MUS 131 must have at least a bachelor's degree in vocal performance from an accredited institution. A master's degree is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of vocal pedagogy and accessible repertoire is required. Demonstrated knowledge of diction for singers is required. Some individuals who have distinguished themselves as professional vocalists/teachers may be considered if they do not have the minimum educational requirement.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 20:57:25
Course Review & Revision Year: 2024-2025