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COURSE UNIT TITLECOURSE UNIT CODESEMESTERTHEORY + PRACTICE (Hour)ECTS
SINGING II YPM342 Sixth Term (Spring) 0 + 2 7

TYPE OF COURSE UNITCompulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITBachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY3
SEMESTERSixth Term (Spring)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED7
NAME OF LECTURER(S)-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT At the end of this course, the students;
1) will learn how to interpret Jazz and other populer music styles and will gain appropriately use of their voice , their breath and the stage.
MODE OF DELIVERYFace to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTNone
COURSE DEFINITIONTo further enchance vocal ability in popular and Jazz music styles. Preparing the vocalist for the stage in Jazz, Blues and Latin styles by providing compatibility between voice and body.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week The effect of posture on breathing: neutral posture, deep breathing, quiet breathing techniques.
2nd Week Repertoire determination, tone selection, transposition. To be able to remember, refresh and transfer the breathing techniques learned in the last term to the new term.
3rd Week Vibrato: types of vibrato and its correct use.
4th Week Processing the piece in Blues form selected for the repertoire, techniques appropriate to the period.
5th Week Further interpretation studies for the song in Blues form selected for the repertoire, correcting articulation errors.
6th Week Ways to improve tonal quality, resonators and their use.
7th Week Handling the ballad piece selected for the repertoire, using the breath while singing the ballad, intonation and interpretation.
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Processing the selected Latin part for the repertoire. The structure of the melody in popular Latin rhythms, Bossa Nova and Samba pieces.
10th Week Sound health:
11th Week Processing the selected jazz standard for the repertoire, determining the period and interpretation,
12th Week Do not dwell on memorizing all the lyrics selected for the repertoire. Studies that will strengthen the bridge between interpretation and presentation.
13th Week Sequence and serial performance of all songs selected for the repertoire.
14th Week Term summary, presentation of student projects
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READINGThe Contemporary Singer ( Anne Peckham), Vocal Workouts for the Contemporary Singer (Anne Peckham) The New Real Book 1, 2
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSLecture,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Mid-term140
Total(%)40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)60
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam111
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work1410140
Preparation for Final exam12020
Course hours14228
Preparation for Midterm exam11515
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam111
Homework
Meeting with advisor111
Performance Practice14114
Total Workload220
Total Workload / 307,33
ECTS Credits of the Course7
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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