Class Voice and Singing III

The Voice and Singing III subject integrates practical work that is structurally necessary in the training of performers in Dramatic Arts. An efficient and versatile vocal expression is an essential component for this performer, and building on the work done in the Voice and Singing I and II courses, Voice and Singing III encompasses the practical development of various abilities and skills related to spoken and sung voice, as well as theoretical knowledge and understanding of topics related to an efficient and versatile approach to vocal use in various contexts. In addition to addressing vocal health and hygiene and recognizing strategies for preparing and maintaining a healthy voice, general vocal technique is developed (with focus on breathing, vibration and projection, resonance and articulation) with application to spoken and sung voice. Monologue and dialogue work is undertaken along with basic musical concepts, and the integration of voice into interpretation is comprehended.

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1 Vocal Technique 1.1 Full breathing. 1.2 Vibration and Projection: onset and offset. 1.3 Articulation and Diction: International Phonetic Alphabet of the Portuguese language. 1.5 Aural Training: tuning and intonation. 1.6 Vocal Warm-up and Training. 2 Vocal Health and Hygiene 2.1 Vocal health habits. 2.2 Preparation and maintenance of a healthy voice. 3 Performance – Spoken Voice 3.1 Integrating Voice into Acting. 3.2 Types of vocal acting. 3.3 Monologue and Dialogue. 4 Performance – Singing Voice 4.1 Musical Concepts: rhythm, beat, polyphony, crescendo/decrescendo, canon.

Expository and interrogative methods: theoretical exposition of the topics, presenting premises for practical approaches to voice usage; discussion of the topics, based on prompting students to question their vocal experience both in and outside the classroom. Demonstrative method: during the execution of spoken and sung vocal exercises, the teacher will demonstrate the most efficient way to achieve the desired vocal performance. Active method: guided execution of vocal development and warm-up exercises, as well as vocal interpretation of texts and songs. ASSESSMENT: Participation 70% + Final Presentation 30%. Attendance to 75% of the class time is mandatory for passing the subject. In case of an exam, it will consist of a written test and a practical exam consisting of two songs and a monologue (chosen by the teacher).

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