MUSI 13A
Beginning Singing I
Course Description
This course provides class instruction for beginners in the techniques of solo and group singing. Training in controlling tonal production, breathing, diction, and musical accuracy, including the development of vocal repertoire and performance techniques.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37596 | MUSI 13A | 01 | ·T····· | 04:30 PM-05:20 PM | Jay Jordana | A11 |
| ·T····· | 05:30 PM-07:20 PM |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
MUSI-013A-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. In addition to vocal training, this course will also offer students an opportunity to explore basic choral literature.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Practical Method of Italian Singing (Soprano) (LB 1909) Vaccai © 1975 ISBN: 9780793553181 | Textbook | Required | $7.99 | $6.00 | ||
| Practical Method of Italian Singing (Alto)(LB 1910) Vaccai © 1975 ISBN: 9780793551200 | Textbook | Required | $7.99 | $6.00 | ||
| So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) Hoch © 2018 ISBN: 9781538113660 | Textbook | Required | $111.00 | $83.25 | ||
| 26 Italian Songs & Arias (Medium High) Paton © 1991 ISBN: 9780882844893 | Textbook | Required | $10.50 | $8.00 | $3.15 | |
| So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) : A Guide for Performers (1st Edition) Hoch ISBN: 9781538103623 | E-Book | Required | $43.20 | |||
| So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) : A Guide for Performers (1st Edition) Hoch ISBN: 9781538103623 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $28.08 | |||
| So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) : A Guide for Performers (1st Edition) Hoch ISBN: 9781538103623 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $32.40 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 1.5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
- Weekly Lab Hours: 2
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- An understanding of basic music notation and some possession of basic piano skills, or concurrent enrollment in MUSI D002. or MUSI D012A