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Class Voice consists of group
instruction for improvement of the singing voice. It is recommended for those
who wish to become better singer-musicians. Since you will best learn to sing
by actively applying what you are studying in this class, participation in
ESU Concert Choir (Tuesdays 7:15-9:15 p.m.) is strongly encouraged
– if you do so, you will earn a bonus of one letter grade in this
class.
REQUIRED
MATERIALS
1) Adventures in
Singing (Fourth Edition) by Clifton Ware
2) Audio CD of songs
for this class – to obtain this, go to the Listening Lab (Fine Arts
218) with 1 blank CD-R (not CD-RW) to have a copy made for you at no
cost. The Listening Lab hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. Be
sure to write your name on the CD before you get it copied. A PDF
document of the song order is also on the CD – put it into your
computer, then go to “My Computer” and right-click
“Explore” on your CD drive. You will be able to print the
document as a CD insert.
EVALUATION:
Grading for the class is based on: participation, attitude, effort, and
improvement in the singing of three solo songs as well as class and concert
attendance.
CLASS
SCHEDULE:
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MONDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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1/20
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Get acquainted; review
syllabus & class expectations.
For next class, read Chapters 1& 2, and briefly answer in
writing the questions in exercises 1-1 & 1-2 on pp. 5-6.
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1/25
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Briefly discuss answers
in class. Discuss "Getting Started." Do exercises. For next
class, read Chapters 3 & 4. Briefly answer questions on pp. 29-30,
and choose two exercises from pp. 28-29.
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1/27
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Discuss questions (from
pp. 29-30), and do exercises (from pp.28-29).
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2/1
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Continue exercises. For
next class, choose first song (what to consider).
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2/3
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For next class, learn Amazing Grace, read pp.109-118.
Choose first song.
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2/8
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Sing Amazing Grace (w/
recording). Discuss tone/vowel quality.
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2/10
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Work on first song
(posture, breath management, tension release, tone/vowel quality)
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2/15
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Work on first song.
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2/17
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Work on first song. For
next class, answer Part 1 on Evaluation Sheet #1
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2/22
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Work on first song.
Submit Evaluation Sheet #1.
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2/24
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Work on first song.
For next class, choose second song.
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3/1
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Work on first song.
Choose second song.
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3/3
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Perform first song in
class (with music and recorded
accompaniment – voice part optional). Answer Part 2 on Evaluation
Sheet #1 and submit to my mailbox in Music Office (Fine
Arts 202) no later than 4 pm.Thursday 3/4.
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3/8
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SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS
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3/10
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SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS
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3/15
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Work on second song
(efficiency, loudness, extending pitch range).
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3/17
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Work on second song.
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3/22
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Work on second song. For
next class, answer Part 1 on Evaluation Sheet #2.
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3/24
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Work on second song.
Submit Evaluation Sheet #2.
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3/29
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Work on second song.
For next class, choose third song.
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3/31
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Work on second song.
Choose third song
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4/5
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Perform second song in
class - (with music and recorded
accompaniment - no voice part) For next class, answer Part 2
on Evaluation Sheet #2.
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4/7
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Work on third song
(phrasing, diction, expression). Submit Evaluation Sheet #2.
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4/12
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Work on third song
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4/14
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Work on third song. For
next class, answer Part 1 on Evaluation Sheet #3.
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4/19
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Work on third song.
Submit Evaluation Sheet #3.
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4/21
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Work on third song
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4/26
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Work on third song
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4/28
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Perform last song in
class - concert setting
(memorized with recorded accompaniment - no voice part). Answer Part 2
on Evaluation Sheet #3 and submit to my mailbox in Music Office (Fine
Arts 202) no later than 4 pm.Tuesday 5/4.
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The
study/performance of each song is geared toward specific goals. As such, you
may choose from the following pieces:
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First song
(posture, breath management,
release of tension,
tone/vowel quality)
All Through the Night (p. 130)
Balm in Gilead (p. 132)
Down in the Valley (p. 140)
Greensleeves (p. 146)
Long Time Ago (p. 148)
Simple Gifts (p. 154)
The Water is Wide (p. 160)
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Second song
(pitch range,
efficiency/clarity/loudness)
An die Musik - in English (p. 165)
Come Again, Sweet Love (p. 178)
Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes (p. 142)
Ich liebe dich - in English (p. 196)
Nel cor più non mi sento - in English (p. 216)
Preach Me Not Your Musty Rules (p. 221)
Seligkeit - in English (high: p. 232; low:p. 234)
The Daisies (high - p. 240; low- p. 242)
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Third song
(phrasing, diction,
expression)
Almost Like Being in Love (p. 264)
Any Dream Will Do (p. 268)
Flocks Are Sporting (p. 186)
Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (p. 275)
On A Clear Day (p. 272)
Put on a Happy Face (p. 278)
'S Wonderful (p. 284)
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (p. 156)
Till There Was You (p. 288)
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For each song on the CD, the vocal melody is played solely
on the right channel of these recordings. As you gain greater security with
the melody, gradually switch the balance so it is eventually on the left
channel only, which features just the piano accompaniment.
For each song performed, you will be expected to submit an evaluation sheet,
which may be downloaded by clicking on the following links.
Song #1: www.esu.edu/~jmaroney/voiceclass/song1.pdf
Song #2: www.esu.edu/~jmaroney/voiceclass/song2.pdf
Song #3: www.esu.edu/~jmaroney/voiceclass/song3.pdf
CONCERT
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
You are required to attend a minimum of two of the following ESU solo
voice presentations this semester:
Fri/Sat, February 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm / Sun, February 28 @ 1:00 pm –
Music Revue (Abeloff Center – admission fee )
Saturday, April 17 @ 7:00 pm
– Student Recital: Brian Foley, Dayna DeSola & Kristen
Stachina
Tuesday, May 4 @ 6:00 pm - Voice
students of Dr. Maroney & Professor Flatt
Tuesday, May 4 @ 7:30 pm - Voice
students of Dr. Maroney & Professor Flatt
Except for the Music Revue,
the concerts take place in the Fine Arts Recital Hall, and are free to the
public. At the end of the concerts you’ve attended, please submit
the printed program to me (or a designated faculty member) with your name
signed on the front page.
ATTENDANCE
You are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class sessions. No more
than three absences are permitted. More than three absences for any reason
will result in severe grade penalties for each excessive absence.
SEVERE WEATHER
The University may cancel classes due to severe weather. Please listen to
local radio and TV stations for announcements, or call Campus Police at
422-3063.
LEARNING DISABILITIES
It is the policy of ESU that no otherwise qualified student with a disability
shall be denied access to or participation in any
program, service, or activity offered by the university. Students who desire
accommodations or academic adjustments are
responsible for:
1) providing required documentation to the Office of Disability Services.
2) requesting those accommodations or academic adjustments to the Office of
Disability Services..
3) notifying the instructor of steps #1 and #2.
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