Vocal and Choral Music

Gifts to the Vocal and Choral Program directly support our students and make it possible for them to participate in conferences and special training opportunities that further their knowledge, skill, and practice.

MUIVI 315 Beginning Voice Class (1-2 Units)

This course is a study of the fundamentals of voice production and vocal function. Students learn about key vocal concepts that help them sing with coordination and efficiency. Students get the chance to work in groups and individual vocal coachings both in a safe and supportive environment. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic knowledge of how the voice works, will learn how to improve their vocal abilities and will be able to perform three solos in class.

MUIVI 325 Intermediate Voice Class (2 Units)

This course is designed for the intermediate voice students and offers a more focused study of voice production, vocal function, and work on different styles of vocal repertoire. Students learn about diction for singers, how to perform in multiple genre’s and musical styles and how to sing expressively. Students get the chance to work in groups and individual vocal coachings both in a safe and supportive environment. All students will perform as soloists in class and in vocal recitals open to the public.

MUIVI 330 Advanced Voice Class (2 Units)

This course is designed for the advanced voice student and offers a more comprehensive study of voice production, vocal function, and vocal repertoire. Students focus their time how to sing in different languages, genre’s and musical styles, and how to sing expressively. Students get the chance to work in groups and individual vocal coachings both in a safe and supportive environment. All students will perform as soloists in class and in vocal recitals open to the public.

MUIVI 335 Mentorship & Repertoire (2 Units)

This course is for the fourth semester voice student and is focused on mentoring beginning voice students and individual study of repertoire and literature. Students broaden their depth and knowledge of vocal literature, facilitate educational-enhancing opportunities for our beginning voice students, develop a professional vocal resume, and perform in several public recitals throughout the semester. Students who complete this course are recognized in a final artists recital & reception.

MUP 355 & 356 College Choir – #COLLEGECHOIR (2 Units)

The SCC College Choir is our largest choral ensemble. It is designed for music students and other members of the SCC community interested in learning to sing in a choral ensemble and develop the skills necessary to sing in a mixed chorus and perform outstanding choral music. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to read, sing, and interpret choral music from different genres and historical periods.

MUP 406 & 407 Vocal Ensemble – VOCALe (2 Units)

SCC’s premiere choral ensemble, the Vocal Ensemble, is an auditioned chamber-sized choral ensemble. The chorus members focus on learning the inner workings of ensemble singing through the study, rehearsing, and performance of small ensemble choral literature. The Vocal Ensemble represents Sacramento City College through on- and off-campus performances and workshops.

MUIVI 410 Applied Music (1 Units)

This course meets one hour per week on campus for students to work through technique, performance practice ideas, musicianship and to discuss topics related to performance. Through this class student will be able to implement an effective practice routine, analyze his/her own musical performance skills as well as those of other musicians, compare and contrast musical techniques from different styles and eras, demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other musicians, develop an awareness of balance and blend when performing with an accompanist, employ the use of technical exercises to aid in the improvement of musical skills & memorize performance literature when appropriate.

MUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship (3 Units)

This course concentrates on reading and understanding (visually, aurally, and kinesthetically) music notation, texture, and form. Musical literacy, interpretation, and expression will be reinforced through ear training, sight-singing, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation.