MU102B - Foundational Vocal Techniques: Voice Majors (Fall 2024)

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Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time
Position Summary :

Aspects of Voice instruction common to all singers, including: overall alignment and vocal production, basic functional vocal anatomy (in relation to breath and support, phonation, articulation and diction), care of the voice, and IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to support accurate and idiomatic learning of vocal repertoire in multiple languages. The course introduces students to moveable do solfege, but the emphasis is on singing and fluency (clear tone production, singing in tune) not sight-singing. Additional foundational skills include steps to learning a song, song maps, and memorization techniques etc. This course is designed for first year students whose primary instrument is voice, or those with prior voice training.

This course will be taught in coordination with MU102A. Candidates interested in coordinating the multi-sectioned course should highlight their experience and assets in their application. The course coordinator receives a stipend in accordance with article Only one course coordinator shall be appointed.

Qualifications – Required: MMus in Voice, Choral Conducting, or Education; or a BMus with extensive professional experience (5 years or more) in the training of young singers.

Qualifications – Discipline: N/A

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Classical voice, vocal training, vocal health, IPA.

Qualifications - Professional Designation: N/A

Qualifications – Preferred: A Doctorate in Voice, Choral Conducting, or Music Education is preferred.

Qualifications – Asset: Certifications or substantial experience in Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, Body Mapping or equivalent. Experience teaching Musicianship/Solfège, Applied Voice or International Phonetic Alphabet at the university level. Research expertise in vocal pedagogy or similar. While the primary genre of instruction is Classical Voice, experience teaching in contemporary commercial music styles is an asset.

Salary: $6,137.60 per section

Application Deadline: June 15, 2024



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