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Summer Vocology Institute Courses

Block 1
Principles of Voice Production
Basic physical, physiological, and pedagogical principles are presented to help students understand professional, nonprofessional, and impaired voice production. Additional areas of exploration include: vocal anatomy; voice classification, control of loudness, pitch, register, and quality; and efficient and inefficient use of voice.
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3 semester hours
Block 2

Instrumentation for Voice Analysis
The use of glottographic, videostroboscopic, electromyographic, aerodynamic, and acoustic analysis for assessment of vocal and respiratory function are presented. The use of these techniques in conjunction with perceptual evaluation of voice is also discussed.
2 semester hours
Voice Habilitation
The application of methods of intervention is presented in the development, training, and rehabilitation of vocal behavior. Motor learning and the efficacy of treatment strategies are also taught. Finally factors affecting compliance with recommended therapy are explored.
2 semester hours
Block 3
Voice for Performers
A comparison of kinesthetic techniques for the singing/acting voice through a practical exploration of relaxation, posture, breathing, tone quality, diction, and interpretation. The student will gain an understanding of diverse methods of voice training in both singing and acting with practical application to their own voice use.
2 semester hours

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