Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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MUSC 1109 - Singing 101


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
The student will learn to develop the voice as an instrument and learn basic fundamentals of music as well as diversity of singing styles and music history. Opportunities to perform for peers and instructor will help develop students as performers.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 06C: The Humanities and Fine Arts

Additional fee to student: No

Learner Outcomes
  1. Develop basic familiarity with music notation, terminology and symbols.
  2. Recognize own vocal range, current skills and potential.
  3. Demonstrate awareness of maintaining vocal health.
  4. Identify diversity of vocal and musical styles through performance, listening and writing.
  5. Critically evaluate vocal performances by self and others utilizing correct musical and vocal vocabulary.
  6. Perform vocal repertoire comfortably in front of instructor and peers.
  7. Make interpretative judgments in performance utilizing historical, stylistic, and cultural information.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Basic vocal technique, health and repertoire
  2. Basic musical notation, terminology and symbols
  3. Diversity of vocal and musical styles and appropriate intersections with culture
  4. Performance and evaluation of vocal repertoire

Credit for Prior Learning Options
Course-Specific Exam, Credit by Portfolio Review

Credit for Prior Learning Option Procedure(s)
Contact Department Chair.



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