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Courses

Vocal Improvisation Ensemble, Jazz

VOICEFall, Spring, Summer

An intermediate ensemble for vocalists focusing on improvisation in the jazz idiom.

Vocal Improvisation Ensemble, R&B

VOICEFall, Spring, Summer

An intermediate ensemble for vocalists focusing on improvisation skills in the R&B idiom. Melodic and rhythmic phrasing embellishments using tone colors and hearing basic blues patterns.

Elements of Vocal Technique and Performance

VOICEFall, Spring, Summer

Introductory level ensemble for vocalists designed to address the basic elements of singing in a performance environment, e.g. breath management, intonation, tone quality, and phrasing.

Contemporary Indian Vocal Ensemble

VOICEFall, Spring, Summer

An introduction to various aspects of Indian music, including specific Indian modes, rhythmic patterns, and improvisation techniques.

Eastern Vocal Styles Ensemble

VOICEFall, Spring, Summer

A performance ensemble that explores various vocal traditions from the Middle East, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, North Africa, as well as Central and South Asia through listening, transcription, an

Vocal Jazz History Ensemble

VOICEFall, Spring

Vocalists are immersed in the jazz music of important and influential vocal groups from 1930 to present.

A Cappella Workshop Ensemble

VOICEFall, Spring

Vocal ensemble that concentrates on small group singing without instrumental accompaniment.

Jazz Fundamentals Ensemble for Vocalists

VOICEFall, Spring, Summer

An intermediate ensemble for aspiring jazz vocalists. Study of American composers and repertoire including Porter, Gershwin, and Rodgers and Hart.

Women's Concert Choir

VOICEFall, Spring

The Women's Concert Choir is a choral group consisting of 12-40 women.

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