Choir 2

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

Classes will be predominantly practical focused on basic vocal techniques and interpretation of diverse repertoire.
Students can opt for continuous/periodic assessment or assessment by examination during the regular season, provided that, in either case, they attend at least 75% of the classes taught.
Students with a grade of less than 10 in the continuous/periodic assessment, or in the regular period exam, may register for an exam during the appeal period, provided that they have attended at least 75% of the classes taught.
Students with grades in the continuous/periodic assessment or in the regular season exam equal to or greater than 10 can register for an appeal exam, to improve their classification, provided that they have attended at least 75% of the classes taught. Assessment criteria: Reading – 30%; Vocal technique – 40%; Interpretation – 30%.
In the case of evaluation by exam, with 2 pieces, the candidate must ensure the presence of at least 1 singer per voice (SATB).

Learning Results

– Develop the rhythmic sense and auditory acuity;
– Promoting a taste for group musical practice;
– Create conditions that allow the mental domain of musical reading;
– Cultivate and develop inner hearing and selective hearing;
– Develop vocal techniques that allow good performance in choral music.
– Create conditions for the recognition of a correct aesthetic interpretation.
– Apply vocal improvement techniques in contexts of expression, education, training and musical animation.
– Apply differentiated vocal techniques adapted to different contexts;
– Know the physiognomy of the vocal tract.

Program

– Vocal technique
Breathing
Relaxation
Posture
Vocal tract and placement
Voice tuning
Resonances
Vocal range
Articulation
-Reading and execution of vocal repertoire.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Continuing Evaluation
  • - Vocal technique - 40.0%
  • - Reading - 30.0%
  • - Interpretation - 30.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Heizmann, Klaus (2003). Vocal Warm-ups. Mainz: Schott.
Kemp, Michael (2014). Innovative Warm-ups for the volunteer choir. Chicago: GIA Publications.
Robinson, Russell; Althouse, Jay (1995). The Complete Choral Warm-up Book. Los Angeles: Alfred Publishing.
Nota: A bibliografia referente à seleção repertorial, porque condicionada pela amostra de naipes, será disponibilizada no decorrer de cada semestre.