To thrive as a well-rounded capable musician and vocal performer you need, in addition to a great voice, an understanding of the mechanics of music. This certificate programme, comprising Five (5) modules, offers music theory (intervals, scales, harmony, etc.), ear training (time, rhythm, pitch using the solfege method, etc.), and voice studies (breath, technique, vocal care, etc.) and few others. The focus of the Certificate in Voice Studies programme is the application of voice skills their various professions. It is particularly likely to appeal to professionals who already have a knowledge and interest in the voice e.g., actors, directors, drama teachers and trained singers.
Programme Learning Outcome
Students completing this Certificate in Voice Studies will:
1. have developed skills in the practice of using the voice, language and text in preparation for rehearsal and production in school and community settings or for their own professional development;
2. have critically examined, learned and practised a range of approaches suitable for working with the voice and speech in a variety of specialist environments;
3. have learned, practised and implemented vocal pedagogical skills;
4. have a sound understanding of their own voice and speech;
5. have developed an approach to working with the relationship between voice, speech and text.
Recommended Background Knowledge:
This course is particularly likely to appeal to professionals who already have a knowledge and interest in the voice e.g. actors, drama teachers, community theatre artists, trained singers, and preachers.
Programme Structure
The courses under the Certificate in Voice Studies (Cert. VS.) programme are:
MUVO 110 Voice Skills
MUVO 120 Applied Voice Skills
MUVO 130 Reading the Text
MUVO 140 Music Theory
MUVO 150 Ear Training
Who It’s For?
Musicians, music teachers and choristers
Programme Duration
Complete 5 courses. The programme can be completed in five months (20 Saturdays).
