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Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSP-1202 (Section: 1, CRN: 10206) Introductory Group Voice |
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| Instructor | Dr. Blas Canedo Gonzalez | ||||||||
| canedoba@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6547 | ||||||||
| Office | Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 126 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office 126, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM to 11 AM; Thursday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM5 | ||||||||
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| Description | Introduction to Speech Level Singing philosophy and technique with goals related to commercial voice. Emphasizes sight singing and harmony singing applicable to commercial background singing. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Recommended textbook: Your Voice: the Basics by Scott McCoy, Inside View Press, 2016 Printed sheet music and karaoke recordings of songs and arias that can be found online, for free or at an affordable price at libraries, and book stores. This book is recommended, not mandatory. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | 1. Students will demonstrate comprehension of the basics of vocal technique reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading (PSLO 1) 2. Students will acquire a basic understanding of vocal health and hygiene applicable to many different styles of singing. (PSLO 2) 3. Students will acquire communicative and expressive skills applicable to their own voices. (PSLO 2,4,5) 4. Students will develop a professional, disciplined approach to vocal performance skills (PSLO 2,4,5) 5. Students will acquire basic harmony singing applicable to commercial background singing. (PSLO 1, 2, 4,5) | ||||||||
| Program Student Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline | Week 1: Intro, syllabus, and vocal group exercises. Week 2: Listening actively, warming up the voice 1 Week 3: Listening actively, warm-ups 2 Week 4: Repertoire assignments, best practices in artistic performance Week 5: Best practices in the performance music industry. Practice music deeply Week 6: Classification of the voice Week 7: Classification of the voice Week 8: Classification of the voice Week 9: Private class performance presentation 1, feedback and reflection Week 10: Rehearsal Week 11: Rehearsal Week 12: Rehearsal Week 13: Private class performance presentation 2, feedback and reflection. Week 14: Rehearsal Week 15: Rehearsal Week 17: Final Exam, performance presentation 3, feedback, and reflection If your need to discuss grades with me please send me an email to make an appointment. | ||||||||
| Major Assignments Schedule | The midterm exam may be a combination of written, oral presentation, and/or performance. The Final exam will be a performance of the warm-ups, vocalizations, and songs assigned by the teacher. At least one song should be performed memorized. | ||||||||
| Final Exam Date | May 8, 2024 - 10:0 AM Through May 8, 2024 - 11:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Class attendance and participation 55% This component of your total final grade includes attending to at least two different music performances from the CMVPA Department at LSC-PA. Dates to be announced by the instructor. Mid-Term: Performance and Written Exam 20% Final Exam: Performance(juries) and Project 25% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | If your need to discuss grades with me please send me an email to make an appointment. | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy | Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. Classes start on time and being late will count as an absence. More than 5 absences will make you fail this course. | ||||||||
| Additional Information | |||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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