Voice
The Voice
Program at SMC offers a series of beginning, intermediate and advanced classes
in vocal technique and performance skills, as well as private lessons through
the Applied Program. Emphasis is on a
solid classical technique, applied to all styles and genres.
Voice classes
are designed in sequence for the beginning voice student to explore solo
singing and are generally run in a master class format, where individual
students have the opportunity to sing in front of the class and receive
feedback.
Music 50A Elementary Voice is open to anyone
interested in learning about vocal technique and performance. No experience necessary!
Music 50B Intermediate Voice is for students who have
successfully completed 50A or have commensurate experience. The instructor will hear students the first
day of class to determine whether 50B is the appropriate level for them.
Music 57 Advanced Vocal Techniques is an audition only class
for the more serious voice student. This
course offers special master classes with guest artists and a final recital,
open to the public. Auditions are held
on the first day of class. Please
contact Dr. Janelle DeStefano x4946 destefano_janelle@smc.edu
for more information.
The Applied
Program offers private lessons for students planning on transferring to a
four-year institution as Music Majors. Applied voice students may have an
emphasis in classical or jazz. For more information click on the Applied Music link below.Applied Music Program
Voice
students are encouraged to audition for our performance groups: Chamber Choir, Concert Chorale, Jazz Vocal
Ensemble, Musical Theatre Workshop and Opera Workshop.