Repertoire & Style  Commentary

1 - Written assignment (including essay) - 40

Genre Study  Performance

2 - Practical skills assessment - 60

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You will encounter a range of topics, including:
· Core principles of contemporary vocal technique
· Exploration of vocal styles and genre-specific characteristics
· Phrase shaping, rhythm, articulation and expressive dynamics
· Storytelling through song and text interpretation
· Repertoire selection, preparation and performance
· Introduction to microphone technique
· Building confidence and musical communication in performance
This module is designed to enhance your creativity and confidence. You&#39;ll have the opportunity to engage with a broad and diverse repertoire, sharing and exploring a range of musical influences in a supportive, inclusive environment that values individual expression, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Feedback is provided in a number of ways throughout your module. This includes feedback you receive during teaching from both peers and lecturers and that provided for formative assessment. Following an assessment, you will be given your marks and feedback in line with the assessment regulations and policy. More information on the timing and type of feedback that will be provided for each assessment will be available from the module leader. <a href='https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations'>https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations</a>

This module will support the development of all the graduate attributes. Your module leader will provide you with information about how your learning, teaching and assessment activities support your development of these attributes. The graduate attributes are: - Always learning - Engaged in the world - Technical and digital - Connected Professional - Creating Impact

In-Person - 

Self-directed - 

Complete Vocal Workout: A Step-by-Step Guide

Singing and Teaching Singing: A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice

Singing for Musical Theatre: The Essential Guide

Complete Vocal Fitness: Rowman and Littlefield.

Vocal Authority: Singing Style and Ideology

Singing Contemporary Commercial Music Styles: A Pedagogical Guide.

The Art of Singing: Discovering and Developing Your True Voice

The Oxford Handbook of Singing

Strategies and Techniques for Enhancing Performance.

MU1089 - Singing & Voice 1

MU1089

MU1089-PRD1-PER-ALV1

You will engage with the material offered in lectures and seminars led by tutors and structured digital resources to support learning on the VLE, such as lecture capture, reading materials, and PowerPoint slides. You will also learn through material obtained through appropriate research and bibliographic work as well as through undertaking the student managed tasks that are set. One to one tutorial support is offered as you prepare for the assignment. You have the opportunity to submit formative writing tasks and receive feedback on these prior to the final presentation and written assessments. Please see this module’s page on the VLE and/or handbook for further information.

Singing & Voice 1

Analyse the impact of stylistic conventions on vocal production and interpretation.

Knowledge

Identify and explain key stylistic features across a range of contrasting contemporary genres.

Recognise the role of technology (microphones, amplification, studio settings) in shaping performance choices.

Apply musicianship and critical listening skills to performance, studio production, and songwriting/composition.

Skills

Employ microphone technique and basic live/studio vocal delivery skills.

Commit to regular independent performance practice

Values and attitudes

Engage positively with feedback and collaborative working.

Show curiosity and openness in exploring unfamiliar styles and repertoire.

Employ appropriate vocal techniques in short-form performances across a range of styles.