Music
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MSC321

Course Name:

WCM Voice Training I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
0	2	1	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Yes

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. SETA KÜRKÇÜOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. SETA KÜRKÇÜOĞLU
Öğr.Gör. SİMGE NARİN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	• Using voice and breath correctly • Skill-building knowledge of diaphragm breathing • Exercises on diaphragmatic breathing • Performance songs professional level
Course Content:	General information on the necessity of voice using and breathing, studying voice exercises with correct breathing, demonstrate best performance according to the field of student inwhich he/she is going to train. Making suitable repertoire for the according to the level of the students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) 1- Understanding the correct trainings of developing a diaphragm breath, anatomically combining the use of diaphragm and resonator parts
2) 2- Recognizing high level vocal exercises with proper breathing, applying new vocal exercises for progress voice limits
3) 3- Applying the achievements obtained from the applied vocal exercises to given songs
4) 4. Solving intonation problems by breathing with diaphragm support, begin to apply nuances in songs
5) 5- Singing a high level song the best way with learned informations
6) 6. Application of Articulation (lips, tongue and jaw area) exercises to make a good pronounciation of given song
7) 5- Singing a high level song the best way with all learned informations
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Studying fundamental voice exercises on vocals, recalling exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers giving 2 new Antique Arias (G.Carissimi, A.Scarlatti, A.Caldara, v.b.) / for Musical Singers giving 2 new Musical Songs.	Practicing of given exercises, sight-reading Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
2)	• Training tenuto - staccato exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Antique Arias / for Musical Singers studying 2 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment .	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
3)	• Training tenuto, legato - staccato exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 1 Antique Arias / for Musical Singers studying 2 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment .	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
4)	• Training tenuto, legato - staccato exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Antique Arias / for Musical Singers studying 2 Musical Songs piano/instrument accompaniment and giving another 2 Lieds / Musical songs according to the field of student.	Practicing of given exercises, sight-reading Lieds/Song with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings, studying other Antique Arias / Musical Songs too.
5)	• Training tenuto, legato - staccato exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Antique Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers studying 4 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
6)	• Training tenuto, legato - staccato exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Antique Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers studying 4 Musical Songs with piano / instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
7)	• Training tenuto, legato - staccato long parts exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Antique Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers studying 4 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
8)	Midterm Exam • General information about the exercises learned in practice, which voice and breathing organs areas it affect • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers 2 Antique Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers 4 Musical Songs singing with piano/instrument accompaniment which be run by teacher.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
9)	• Recalling all exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field and level of the students, for Opera Singers giving 2 new Arias (from Arien Album) / for Musical Singers giving 2 new Musical Songs.	Practicing of given exercises, sight-reading Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
10)	• Training tenuto, legato, - staccato long part exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Arias / for Musical Singers studying 2 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias/Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
11)	• Training tenuto, legato, - staccato long part exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Arias / for Musical Singers studying 2 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment. According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers giving 2 new Lieds / for Musical Singers giving 2 new Musical Songs.	Practicing of given exercises, sight-reading new Lieds / Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings, studying the others.
12)	• Training tenuto, legato, - staccato long part exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers studying 4 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias & Lieds / Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
13)	• Training tenuto, legato, - staccato long part exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers studying 4 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias & Lieds/Song with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
14)	• Training tenuto, legato, - staccato long part exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers studying 4 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias & Lieds / Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
15)	• Training tenuto, legato, - staccato long part exercises with the help of the diapragm, training exercises made in previous semesters. • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers studying 2 Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers studying 4 Musical Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias & Lieds / Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.
16)	Final Exam • General information about the exercises learned in practice, which voice and breathing organs areas it affect • According to the field of the students, for Opera Singers 2 Arias and 2 Lieds / for Musical Singers 4 Musical Songs singing with piano/instrument accompaniment which be run by teacher.	Practicing of given exercises, studying Arias & Lieds / Songs with piano/instrument accompaniment and/or listening CD/DVD recordings.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Arie Antiche Band 1,2,3 / Lieder Albums (F.Schubert, R.Schumann, etc…) • Ultimate Broadway Fake Book (Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation) • Arien Albums for all color of voices (Edition Peters)
References:	• Arie Antiche Band 1,2,3 / Lieder Albums (F.Schubert, R.Schumann, etc…) • Ultimate Broadway Fake Book (Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation) • Arien Albums for all color of voices (Edition Peters)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists
2) To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3) By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4) To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5) By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6) To build aesthetic awareness
7) To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music
8) To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9) To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10) To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists	5
2)	To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3)	By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4)	To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5)	By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6)	To build aesthetic awareness
7)	To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music
8)	To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9)	To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10)	To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Role Playing
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Observation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	1	16
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			18