1. Home
  2. Course and Curriculum
  3. Course and Curriculum Approvals
  4. Previous Approval Memos
  5. College of Arts + Architecture
  6. The request to revise Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy and three MUSC courses

The request to revise Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy and three MUSC courses

Memo Date: 
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
To: 
College of Arts + Architecture
From: 
Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: September 11, 2014
Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Spring 2015

Note: Deletions are strikethroughs.  Insertions are underlined.

Catalog Copy

The Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy is designed to provide the advanced student with a concentrated program focusing on the methodology and practice of teaching voice. The curriculum consists of 17 hours of graduate level work that can be completed in two semesters over one academic year. The course of study includes ensembles, private lessons, and masterclasses, as well as applied internships teaching in one-on-one and/or group situations, and a graduate pedagogy sequence culminating in a directed project.

 

Program Requirements

Students must take all of the courses below to complete the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy.  All courses must be taken at UNC Charlotte and must be completed within four years. 

  • MUSC 5137  Graduate Vocal Pedagogy I (3)
  • MUSC 5153  Advanced Graduate Vocal Pedagogy II (3)
  • MUSC 6453  Voice Teaching Internship (1)  (2) two semesters
  • MUPF 6253  Applied Music Voice (2) – two semesters
  • MUPF 6253L  Voice Masterclass (0) – two semesters
  • MUPF 6120  Graduate Choral Ensemble (1) – two semesters
  • MUPF 6120L  Choral Ensemble Sectionals (0) – two semesters
  • MUSC 6600  Concluding Seminar (3)

 

Course Description Changes:

 

MUSC 5137. Graduate Vocal Pedagogy I. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program.  A methodology course designed to examine the anatomical, physiological, and psychological mechanics of singing.  Students will learn how the knowledge of these mechanics can be utilized in applied vocal instruction. This course surveys the history of vocal pedagogy from Manuel García to present-day pedagogues, as well as investigates areas of interest such as singing psychology, repertoire selection, methodology development, and complementary training. (Fall)

 

MUSC 5153. Advanced Graduate Vocal Pedagogy II. (3) Prerequisite: MUSC 5137.  Advanced research in singing.  Topics include advanced anatomy and physiology, singer health, complementary modalities, and practical studio application. This course researches vocal mediation and remediation by examining pathologies, predisposing conditions, age-specific needs, health and care protocols, and ethics. (Spring)

 

MUSC 6453. Voice Teaching Internship. (1) (2) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program.  Applied teaching with a select number of students, both male and female, and a weekly seminar to review and discuss issues and solutions in the studio and in another vocal-teaching contexts (e.g, choral, opera, ensemble, etc), as appropriate.  The student will develop and document a systematic teaching methodology, learn how to select appropriate repertoire based on singer ability, and apply appropriate protocols for technical issues.  May be repeated for credit (Fall, Spring)