MUST100 D - Foundational Vocal Techniques: Non-Voice Majors F26

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This course is designed for first-year BMus students whose primary instrument is not voice. MUST100 focuses on healthy singing and vocal fluency. Moveable do solfège will be introduced with an emphasis on singing with proper vowel formation, but not sightsinging. Methods of good vocal production (clear tone, singing in tune, vowel formation) and breathing, the basics of healthy singing and building confidence with using the singing voice are at the core of this course.

Requirements

• MMus in Voice, Choral Conducting, or Education; or equivalent professional experience in the training of young singers.
• Certifications or substantial experience in Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, Body Mapping or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Musicianship/Solfège or Applied Voice at the university level.
• Research expertise in vocal pedagogy or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in contemporary commercial music styles.
• A Doctorate in Voice, Choral Conducting, or Music Education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundational Vocal Techniques to non-voice majors.
• Focus on healthy singing and vocal fluency.
• Introduce moveable do solfège with emphasis on singing with proper vowel formation.
• Instruct on methods of good vocal production, including clear tone, singing in tune, and vowel formation.
• Teach breathing techniques for healthy singing.
• Build student confidence in using their singing voice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level