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Beginning Voice: Moving into Sound — MVO2306.01

Instructor: Kerry Ryer-Parke
Days & Time: WE 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 2

This class uses movement and the principles of the Alexander Technique to prepare the body for making sound. It is designed for singers, actors, dancers, or anyone interested in using their body as an instrument. Our goal is to root sound in the body before the mind gets in the way. Class begins with gentle movements on the floor, sitting and standing to develop physical awareness and ease, and over the term will progress to vocal warmups, spatial games, and exercises that allow the free flow of air, vibration, resonance, and emotion.

Voice Performance Intensive — MVO4404.01, section 1

Instructor: Kerry Ryer-Parke
Days & Time: TU 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 4

The Voice Performance Intensive is an advanced voice course designed for experienced singers looking to elevate their vocal craft and take their performances to the next level. We will explore a diverse range of singing styles, including classical, contemporary, and other genres, enabling students to develop a versatile portfolio of repertoire. 

Intermediate Voice — MVO4301.02, section 2

Instructor: Kerry Ryer-Parke
Days & Time: MO 1:40pm-3:30pm
Credits: 2

For students with some prior singing experience. This class is designed to refine awareness and coordination of the mind and body and develop a reliable vocal technique applicable to all styles of singing and speaking performance.  

Intermediate Voice — MVO4301.01, section 1

Instructor: Kerry Ryer-Parke
Days & Time: TH 10:00am-11:50am
Credits: 2

For students with some prior singing experience. This class is designed to refine awareness and coordination of the mind and body and develop a reliable vocal technique applicable to all styles of singing and speaking performance.  

Voice Performance Intensive — MVO4404.02, section 2

Instructor: Virginia Kelsey
Days & Time: TU 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 4

The Voice Performance Intensive is an advanced voice technique course designed for experienced singers looking to elevate their vocal craft and take their performances to the next level. We will explore a diverse range of singing styles, including classical, contemporary, and other genres, enabling students to develop a versatile portfolio of repertoire. 

Intermediate Voice — MVO4301.03, section 3

Instructor: Virginia Kelsey
Days & Time: MO 3:40pm-5:30pm
Credits: 2

For students with some prior singing experience. This class is designed to refine awareness and coordination of the mind and body and develop a reliable vocal technique applicable to all styles of singing and speaking performance.  

Modern Guitar — MIN4224.01

Instructor: Hui Cox
Days & Time:
Credits: 2

Modern Guitar is a one on one private lesson.  Occasionally if two students are about the same level the class will accommodate two students at a time.

It is expected that a firm grasp of all the concepts taught in Beginning and Intermediate Guitar are fully understood.

If you haven鈥檛 taken these classes you would have to audition to receive the instructors permission to demonstrate skills.

Dining Culture in Taiwan — CHI2131.01

Instructor: Ginger Lin
Days & Time: T/W/F 7:00PM-8:20PM
Credits: 5

鈥淗ave you eaten yet?鈥 This common Chinese greeting is just one of many common phrases that shows the centrality of food to Taiwanese and Chinese culture. In this course we will focus on the theme of Chinese and Taiwanese food and dining culture as an entr茅e into the study of Chinese language and culture. As Chinese grammar is very simple with no verb conjugation, no plural, no gender, no articles or subject and object forms, it is very easy to speak Chinese.

Zen Buddhism — CHI4218.01

Instructor: Ginger Lin
Days & Time: TU,FR 4:10pm-6:00pm
Credits: 4

Although it was born in India, Buddhism has had a deep and profound influence on Chinese and East Asian culture, but this philosophy remains relevant to modern life in both the East and West. Students will be introduced to the spirit of Buddhism through modern Mandarin interpretations of classic Chinese Buddhist poems and stories. Students will explore Chinese Buddhist concepts while building on their competencies in listening, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese.

Post-Mao Chinese Rock and Roll — CHI4511.01

Instructor: Ginger Lin
Days & Time: TU,FR 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 4

This course examines the evolution of Chinese rock music in the post-Mao era, focusing on influential artists such as Cui Jian, Dou Wei, and Zuo Xiao Zu Zhou. Their lyrics not only reflect significant historical and social transformations in China after Mao but also capture the cultural shifts brought by economic reforms, the one-child policy, and the experiences of migrant workers in major cities.

Intermediate Voice — MVO4301.04, section 4

Instructor: Virginia Kelsey
Days & Time: TU 10:30am-12:20pm
Credits: 2

For students with some prior singing experience. This class is designed to refine awareness and coordination of the mind and body and develop a reliable vocal technique applicable to all styles of singing and speaking performance.