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FALL
2000
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| SFA MU 295 A1 | Phonetics for Singers I |
| SFA MU 479 A1 | Song Literature I |
| SFA MU 488 A1 | Advanced Performance Seminar German |
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SPRING
2001
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| SFA MU 296 A1 | Phonetics for Singers II |
| SFA MU 480 A1 | Song Literature II |
| SFA MU 488 A1 | Advanced Performance Seminar German |
LocationSchool for the Arts |
Meeting timeTuesday and Thursday |
Required MaterialThe two required textbooks are available at the Boston University Bookstore (Barnes and Nobles at BU). Both books will be used in class. For the first weeks of the course only the IPA book will be used. |
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Book 1 Wall, Joan |
Book 2 Caldwell, Robert |
Course DescriptionPhonetics for Singers is a required course for students pursuing a major in voice performance. The course is the first part of a two semester introduction to phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet [IPA]. In the course the basics of Italian, German, French, and English lyric diction as used for singing will be studied. This particular course covers an introduction to general terms and concepts relating to phonetics, detailed study of the IPA, Italian and German diction. |
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Course RequirementsParticipants complete written homework assignments and take quizzes on a regular basis. The knowledge of IPA is cumulative and quizzes will cover more and more material. In class speaking and singing exercises will help the correct phonation and recognition of speech sounds. Participants will have an opportunity to sing in class. A written final exam during the official exam period will be held. |
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LocationSchool for the Arts |
Meeting timeWednesday and Friday |
Required MaterialAs of now there is no required material. |
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Course DescriptionThe course description will be furnished later. The content of the course has just been altered and a new outline and syllabus are in preparation. |
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Course RequirementsParticipants will prepare written assignments. In addition each person will perform three times during the semester. The songs will be assigned and a song preparation guide has to be filled out. The third performance will be in public during the Song Literature Recital. The content of the course will be presented in blocks that are self contained. At the end of a block a written quizz and listening exam will be given. The listening will be assigned at the start of a block. The grade will be calculated by the results of the written assignments, quizzes, and the performances including preparation. There will be a written and listening final exam during the official exam period. |
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LocationSchool for the Arts |
Meeting timeMonday |
Required MaterialThere are no required materials for this course. A course packet will be handed out. It contains all materials needed for the course. |
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Course DescriptionThe APS German includes a review of German IPA and rules. Transcription of German texts into IPA will be practiced and the participants will do transcribing exercises. The performance component of the course will give each participant three opportunities to perform in class. Each performance is accompanied by an IPA transcription and a translation of the text furnished by the student. Working in front of and with the entire class we will explore the difficulties that the particular song/aria presents and speak and practice in detail about how to remedy the difficulties. The class will also study 150 German musical terms and translate them into English or Italian. |
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Course RequirementsThree performances - as scheduled in the class calendar - including submission of word-for-word translation and IPA transcription. Two terms quizzes, one given as midterm, the second one at the end of the session. A graduate student majoring in collaborative piano will be providing the accompaniment for the class. The music for the performances should be given to that person at least one week before the performance. IPA transcription and word-for-word translation should be handed in one class prior to the performance. |
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LocationSchool for the Arts |
Meeting timeTuesday and Thursday |
Required MaterialThe material required is the same as for the first part of the Phonetics classes: |
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Book 1 Wall, Joan |
Book 2 Caldwell, Robert |
Course DescriptionThe second session of the Phonetics for Singers course continues with the study of German, French, and English diction as it applies to singing. The strengthening of the knowledge of IPA and the correct pronunciation of the symbols will be stressed. |
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Course RequirementsParticipants complete written homework assignments and take quizzes on a regular basis. The knowledge of IPA is cumulative and quizzes will cover more and more material. In class speaking and singing exercises will help the correct phonation and recognition of speech sounds. Participants will have an opportunity to sing in class. A written final exam during the official exam period will be held. It will include a summary of everything learned in the Phonetics course. |
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LocationSchool for the Arts |
Meeting timeWednesday and Friday |
Required MaterialAs of now there is no required material. |
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Course DescriptionThe course description will be furnished later. The content of the course has just been altered and a new outline and syllabus are in preparation. |
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Course RequirementsParticipants will prepare written assignments. In addition each person will perform three times during the semester. The songs will be assigned and a song preparation guide has to be filled out. The third performance will be in public during the Song Literature Recital. The content of the course will be presented in blocks that are self contained. At the end of a block a written quizz and listening exam will be given. The listening will be assigned at the start of a block. The grade will be calculated by the results of the written assignments, quizzes, and the performances including preparation. There will be an aural/written final exam during the official exam period. |
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