Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and singing in English. Study of singing diction in Italian, German, and French languages using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Course Highlights
MU321 Opera 
A semester project that concludes in a staged production. Performances range from selected opera scenes in concert setting to fully staged and costumed shows accompanied by orchestra. Open to all students by audition.
MU336 Italian for Singers
A one-semester course focused on grammar and vocabulary for translation rather than for conversation. Offered every other spring in odd-numbered years.
MU346 Stage Training
A beginning study of improvisational techniques for the stage. Very interactive class structure.
MU436 Vocal Pedagogy
The science and art of training the singing voice. Vocal anatomy, resonance, breath support, registration, acoustics, expression and teaching methodologies will be explored as well as applied within observed teaching experience.
