MUSI 241 - Language Diction for Musicians

(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. A study of pronunciation and basic dictionary translation skills in the English, Italian and German languages as applied to singing using Phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Required for Bachelor of Arts degrees in Choral or Instrumental Music Education, Vocal Performance, Music and Worship Leadership, and Music Therapy. The professor will model technology use in the classroom by using at least one of the following: Power Point, internet research, Blackboard, etc.