Class Voice speech and singing II

The curricular unit Voice, Elocution, and Singing II deepens students’ vocal development, with a focus on interpretation and execution of singing in various styles and languages. Vocal harmonies, solo and group singing, as well as musical theatre and traditional songs, will be explored. Additionally, special attention will be given to spoken voice through monologue work, allowing students to refine diction, projection, and expressiveness. The goal is to expand vocal and expressive abilities, providing students with essential technical and interpretative tools for their artistic and professional development.

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Advanced Breathing Techniques and Vocal Support: Respiratory coordination for singing and speech. Application of warm-up and vocal relaxation techniques. Vocal Harmonization: Group singing techniques and polyphony. Pitch adjustment and voice integration. Solo Singing and Different Styles: Exploration of traditional repertoire in various languages. Exploration of Musical Theatre repertoire. Interpretative techniques for vocal performance. Monologue Work: Breathing, projection, and diction in spoken voice. Emotional expression and dramatic interpretation. Vocal Expressiveness: Relationship between text and melody. Vocal improvisation exercises and musical interpretation.

The curricular unit combines practical and theoretical classes, including technical exercises, repertoire exploration, and playful and improvisational activities. Students will have access to support materials such as sheet music, recordings, and dramatic texts. There will be continuous monitoring with individual and collective feedback to optimize each student’s development. Additionally, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be allowed for consultation and research support, with all sources used needing to be properly cited. For oral presentations and written assignments, the use of AI must be disclosed, ensuring academic integrity and compliance with the university's established guidelines.

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