COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

Private studio lessons for non-music and music majors. Students will study appropriate literature for their vocal development and will work to develop technical skills needed for singing.

Each student should develop his/her vocal skills through growth in performance skills as well as basic technical skills. Sightreading skill should improve if this is an area in which the student is not strong. Students registered for 2 credit will study at least ten songs or arias during the semester with six from memory. Students at 1 credit will study at least six songs or arias during the semester, memorizing at least three. A jury for faculty will be presented at the end of the semester.

ACCOMPANISTS

Janette Sudderth will be accompanying many of the singers in the class. When you prepare to sing for class, please give a copy of your music to her in advance and check with her about any possible rehearsal time. Courtesy to her should be a part of your preparation.

Some of you may be working with student pianists. Please be responsible in planning and being on time for rehearsals with these students. "Collaboration with courtesy" should be a motto for your preparation and performances together.

HONOR CODE

The Millsaps Honor Code is in effect regarding all assignments and exams unless the professor has stipulated that collaborative work is acceptable. The written pledge: "I hereby certify that I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment. (Signature)" should be placed on assignments and exams.

If any student in the class has special needs because of a learning disability or other disability, please see me after class to discuss necessary accommodations.