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, breath and the stage.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
To enchance vocal ability in popular and Jazz music styles. Preparing the vocalist for the stage in Jazz, Bebop, Latin, Musical Theater and Rock styles by providing compatibility between voice and body.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Microphones: how to choose the correct microphone, microphone techniques.
2nd Week
Choosing the semesters repertuar, picking the right key, transposition. Ways to transfer known breathing techniques into contemporary songs.
3rd Week
Work on chosen Jazz Standard, figuring out correct era and interpretation, discovering proper breathing techniques.
4th Week
Work on chosen ballad, use of breath during a ballad performance, tone and interpretation.
5th Week
The rhythmic and harmonic differences between the Bebop and Swing eras, articulation exercises.
6th Week
Work on chosen Bebop song, focusing on lyrics, articulation and intonation.
7th Week
Work on chosen Latin song, focus on different rhythmic ideas without changing the tempo.
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Vocal registers: Belting and how it is used in Rock style vocals.
10th Week
Work on chosen Rock song, focus on proper use of the belting technique.
11th Week
Work on chosen Musical Theater song, go over the differences and similarities of Musical Theater from all other styles.
12th Week
Stand on memorization of all lyrics for the chosen repertuar. Strengthening the brigde between interpretation and presentation.
13th Week
Focusing on the performance: execution of chosen songs on stage, use of
14th Week
Presentation of all chosen song for the semester in decided order.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
The Contemporary Singer ( Anne Peckham), Vocal Workouts for the Contemporary Singer (Anne Peckham) The New Real Book 1, 2
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
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 exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
10
140
Preparation for Final exam
1
20
20
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Meeting with advisor
1
1
1
Performance Practice
14
1
14
Total Workload
220
Total Workload / 30
7,33
ECTS Credits of the Course
7
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
