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Program Description
The vocal studies minor focuses on the study of the human voice from the perspectives of performance, pedagogy, history, and acoustical science. Students will study the human voice from several different perspectives through courses in applied voice, vocal pedagogy, music history and/or theory, and acoustics. They will also explore the art of vocal performance through participation in choral ensembles and/or musical productions.
Program Requirements
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Requirements for the Minor | 20 |
Requirements for the Minor
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor, as specified by Senate Policy 59-10. In addition, at least six credits of the minor must be unique from the prescribed courses required by a student's major(s).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MUSIC 215 | The Craft of Singing  | 3 |
| MUSIC 104 | Chamber Singers | 2 |
| VOICE 100 | Voice: Secondary | 2 |
| VOICE 110 | Voice: Secondary | 4 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| The Science of Music | ||
| Film Music | ||
| An Introduction to Western Music | ||
| Evolution of Jazz | ||
| Rudiments of Music | ||
| Introduction to World Musics | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Audio Production | ||
| Research Projects | ||
| Adv Chamber Singer | ||
| Song Writing and Recording | ||
| Special Topics | ||
Academic Advising
The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.
Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.
READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY
Altoona
Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber, Ph.D.
Professor, Music
Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, 130
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
bbc10@psu.edu
Contact
Altoona
DIVISION OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Professor, Music
Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, 130
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
bbc10@psu.edu
https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/minor-programs/vocal-studies-minor