Voice Skills 5

This subject is not offered in 2014.

74 Hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

In Voice Skills 5 the focus is on readiness to transition to professional practice. Individual lessons will focus on the preparation of an appropriate and diverse ‘book’ of repertoire tailored to the individual student, whilst continuing to develop and extend their artistry, individuality and technique. Spoken Voice classes will continue to combine development of a free and flexible spoken voice, its connection with character and text, connectivity to sung voice and competency in dialects commonly used in music theatre performance. As with all year 3 subjects, a high level of preparation and autonomy is expected, with students exhibiting strong organisational skills and confident application of technical and artistic principles in self-directed work.

• Develop suitable individually-tailored repertoire for auditions to a professional standard.
• Develop understanding and skills in spoken voice technique for performance
• Develop proficiency in dialect work where applicable to performance practice.

Continuous: Focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance, professional attitude and commitment.

Class Performance 1 – Spoken voice. Weeks 3-14. 20%

Class Performance 2 – Individual singing Weeks 3-14. 20%

Formal: Performance of two contrasting pieces of repertoire: 6 minutes. In final fortnightly lesson: (week 13 or 14 as scheduled) 60%

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
• Understand the scope, diversity and balance of repertoire required for their audition ‘book’ of song materials.
• Perform suitable individually-tailored repertoire for auditions to a professional standard.
• Demonstrate professional proficiency in spoken voice technique for performance
• Demonstrate professional proficiency in dialect work where applicable to performance practice.