MUSI 13A
Beginning Singing I

Course Description

This course provides class instruction for beginners in the techniques of solo and group singing. Training in controlling tonal production, breathing, diction, and musical accuracy, including the development of vocal repertoire and performance techniques.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
44787 MUSI 13A 01 ·T····· 02:30 PM-03:20 PM Cyril Deaconoff A11
·T····· 03:30 PM-05:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
MUSI-013A-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. In addition to vocal training, this course will also offer students an opportunity to explore basic choral literature.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Practical Method of Italian Singing (Soprano) (LB 1909)
Vaccai © 1975
ISBN: 9780793553181		 Textbook Choice $7.99 $6.00
Practical Method of Italian Singing (Alto)(LB 1910)
Vaccai © 1975
ISBN: 9780793551200		 Textbook Choice $7.99 $6.00
28 Italian Songs & Arias of 17th & 18th etc (w/2CD's)
Hal Leonard © 2008
ISBN: 9780634082955		 Package Choice $17.99 $13.50
28 Italian Songs & Arias: Medium Low Voices (w/ 2 CD's)
Hal Leonard © 2008
ISBN: 9780634082993		 Package Choice $19.99 $15.00 $8.00

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Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 2
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL 261. and ESL 265., or ESL 461. and ESL 465., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
  • An understanding of basic music notation and some possession of basic piano skills, or concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2. or MUSI 12A
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