MUSP 441 Vocal Solo Repertoire
This course is designed to survey the development of western solo vocal literature from approximately 1550 to the present, with emphasis on Italian, German, French, English, and American song. Opera and oratorio literature will be discussed as it pertains to the progression of solo song, but is not the focus of this course. Students will learn about important styles and composers of vocal literature and study representative selections of the standard vocal literature through listening assignments, song performances, and other projects. Students will be exposed to histories great singers / interpreters of art song, and will continue to develop their interpretive understanding of each genre through discussion, analysis, and listening. Furthermore, a working knowledge of appropriate vocal repertoire for students and various voice types will be explored.
Prerequisites: MUSP 398 and MUSP 440 with a grade of D or better.