An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Course Topics
MUS 130, 230, 330, 430 Applied Music- Voice
For music majors in varied years of study. Non-majors and music majors in their secondary areas may register for these courses with consent of instructor. Studio seminars may be required. Additional fees will be assessed for these courses.
MUS 240 Body Mapping for Musicians
This course will help musicians refine and correct their body maps (i.e. mental representation of the body's size, structure, and function), increase inclusive awareness, and cultivate efficient movement based on the body's design. An accurate body map promotes increased technical facility, enhances musical performance, and helps prevent injury.
MUS 265 Diction for Singers I: Italian and German
Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet as an aid to learning accurate pronunciation for singing Italian and German. (First seven weeks, Italian; second seven weeks, German.) Offered alternate years.
MUS 266 Diction for Singers II: French and English
Use of International Phonetic Alphabet as an aid to learning accurate pronunciation for singing French and English. (First seven weeks, French; second seven weeks, English). Offered alternate years.
MUS 362 Opera Workshop: Scenes
The study, rehearsal and staging of operatic repertoire (such as arias, scenes or one-act operas) through public performance and/or in-class assignments. Credit is dependent on role(s) and other duties assigned. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUS 490 Senior Project
