MUSI 095-32 - Voice Proficiency for Music Therapy

(0 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of MUSI 151-32, 243, 281-32, or 282-32 (grades of “C” or better) or permission of the instructor. Students must demonstrate a clear introduction and ending, confident start, appropriate facial affect, appropriate balance between accompanying instrument and voice, accurate vocal intonation, correct melody, clear and accurate diction, pleasing tone quality, and overall solid performance quality. This exam course is required of Music Therapy majors and is typically taken during the semester in which the student is enrolled in MUSI 095-52 Guitar Proficiency for Music Therapy. A student who does not pass the Voice Proficiency Exam at that time must register for MUSI 181-32 or MUSI 281-32 Studio Voice, as well as 121-58 Bel Canto or MUSI 121-59 Singing Buccaneers, until the student is prepared to register for and pass Voice Proficiency for Music Therapy. In addition, Voice Proficiency for Music Therapy is required for Advanced Standing, typically awarded following the third of six Music Therapy Clinical Experiences (MUSI 361). This course cannot be challenged.