An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Course Topics
MUS 360 Vocal Coaching
Guidance in the proper execution of vocal music dealing with diction, musical style, and assistance in repertoire selection. Additional fees will be assessed for this course.
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 363 Opera Workshop: Production
The study, rehearsal and performance of a music faculty directed opera. Credit dependent on role(s) and other duties assigned. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUS 376 Vocal and Instrumental Accompanying
A performance seminar for pianists. Students are coached in repertoire that requires keyboard accompaniment. The goal is for pianists to develop and refine skills unique to the art of accompanying while becoming familiar with a wide variety of musical styles. Emphasis on vocal accompanying with additional consideration of instrumental repertoire.