COURSE SYLLABUS

VOICE STUDIO
Fall 2017
APPLIED MUSIC MVV 1411, 2421, 3431. 4441, MVO 6460

Instructor: Ms. Deborah Sperlich

Day/Time: TBA (Lesson times are based on mutually available hours in the students’ and teacher’s schedules.)
Location: MUB: Room 343
Office: MUB: Room 343
Office Hours: As posted
Phone: (352) 273-3189 (office)
(352) 284-5517 (cell)
E-mail [email protected]

I. MATERIALS:
1. Music as assigned. Students must be prepared to purchase music each semester.
2. A personal recording device for each lesson to be reviewed by the student during the week.
3. Pencils and a notebook for weekly lesson assignment sheets, handouts, a regularly updated list of their repertoire divided by
language and genre, and a section for recital attendance notes and programs. (A self-evaluation paper will be included at the end of
the semester.)

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

See the attached University of Florida - School of Music / Voice Area Syllabus.

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

See the attached University of Florida - School of Music / Voice Area Syllabus.

III. EVALUATION:

Grades are based on five factors:

1. Lesson and studio class attendance (see Voice Area Handbook, LESSON ATTENDANCE regarding missed lessons). Two
 unexcused absences will result in a lowering by ½ of the final grade. Three instances of late arrival to a lesson (more than 5 minutes)
will equal one unexcused absence.
2. Final notebook containing a self-evaluation paper on the work for each semester of study, plus all weekly lessons assignment sheets,
handouts, a regularly updated list of repertoire divided by language and genre, and a section for voice recital attendance
notes and programs (number to be determined early in the semester). (10%)
3. Initiative/preparation/practice. Student will receive a numerical grade for each lesson based on the “STUDENT GRADING
CRITERIA” listed below. (40%)
4. Progress. (30%)
5. Jury performance:. See “JURY EXAM” below. (20%)

(See also the University of Florida - School of Music / Voice Area Syllabus)

STUDIO GRADING CRITERIA

6 Excellent Lesson. Student has gone beyond

the weekly assignments and done more than
expected, i.e. student has practiced more
than the expected 6 hours per week,
memorized a larger portion of the assigned
music, etc.
5 Very Good lesson. Student has completed
each of the weekly assignments without exception
and demonstrates clear improvement from the
previous week.
4 Good Lesson. Student has completed most of the
weekly assignments and shown signs of improvement.
3 Average lesson. Student has completed half of the
weekly assignments and shows some signs of
improvement.
2 Below average lesson. Student has completed few
of the weekly assignments and shows little improvement.
1 Poor lesson. Student has not completed any of the
previous week's assignments. *
0 Missed Lesson.
 JURY EXAM
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
4 Student meets all the required literature requirements.
2 Student is one selection short of the literature requirements.
0 Student is two or more selections short of the literature
requirements.

VOCAL TECHNIQUE
5 Excellent
4 Good
3 Average
2 Below average
1 Poor

MUSICIANSHIP / DICTION
3 Excellent
2 Good
1 Average
0 Below average

TONE QUALITY
3 Excellent
2 Good
1 Average
0 Below average

ARTISTRY – EXPRESSION / STAGE PRESENCE

3 Excellent
2 Good
1 Average
0 Below average

Please note: Students with disabilities: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students
Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the
Instructor when requesting accommodation.
 VOICE AREA HANDBOOK

OBJECTIVE:

In the following pages, you will find information that will assist you in your study of singing at the University of Florida –
School of Music. The policies and procedures defined herein are to provide you with a source for unification of
expectations and a resource for unified student information in your applied voice lessons. Understanding and adherence
to these guidelines will enhance your ability to reach your full potential as a vocal musician and the successful completion
of your degree.

VOICE STUDY GOALS:

The expressive, accurate, aesthetically pleasing, and stylistically appropriate interpretation of songs and arias is the
ultimate goal of voice study. This goal is achieved through the development of:

1. Intonation (Singing music is tune.)

2. Quality (Development of an aesthetically pleasing tone naturally capable of a varied and expressive color.)
3. Diction (Delivering the text intelligibly with accurate pronunciation of the language of the song.)
4. Agility (Singing intervals, melismatic passages, and embellishments accurately and within the appropriate tempo of
the song.)
5. Range (Development of the natural extensions of the vocal instrument, both up and down, without compromising
vocal quality of health.)
6. Stage Presence (Enhancing the singer’s ability to convey the meaning and emotion of the song through acting
skills and stage movement.)

MATERIALS:
Building your personal music collection -

Each student is expected to have purchased the music used in voice study. Duplication of music is illegal and is not
allowed unless the appropriate scores are in the purchased possession of the student. Your teacher may furnish you
 with duplicated copies of repertoire until your books have been purchased, but you must be prepared to build your
personal music library as part of your study. Copyright laws regarding duplication for study purposes must be
followed carefully and may not be used to circumvent the building of a personal music library through purchase of
materials. The cost of building your library will never be reduced, so budget accordingly and secure your scores as
you use them. It’s the law. A list of music suppliers will be furnished upon request.

ACCOMPANISTS:

You are expected to secure the services of an accompanist for your voice study and to pay them promptly according
to their fee schedule. Grades will not be issued until payment has been made to your accompanist. There are
several professional pianists available to play a specified weekly rehearsal period for you as well as to be present for
your lesson. If you wish to have a fellow student play for you, you must secure the permission of your studio teacher
before making such an arrangement.

Protocol:
Students should:
1. Always treat their collaborative artist with the utmost respect and consideration.
2. Check with their pianist as to their preferences for receiving literature, scheduling rehearsals, etc.
3. Never, for any reason, miss a scheduled rehearsal without contacting their pianist.
4. Understand their studio mark will be affected should they be found to be unprofessional in this area.

LESSON ATTENDANCE:

Your prompt attendance is expected at each assigned lesson period with materials prepared as assigned.

MAKE-UP LESSONS:

1. Lessons missed because of student illness, religious holiday observance, field trips, tours, and other University of Florida
approved activities will be made up as arranged with the teacher and only when the professor has been notified 24
hours in advance.
2. Sudden illness situations will be dealt with by the teacher on an individual basis, but the teacher is not required
to make up a lesson missed due to illness any more than a professor in another area is expected to meet
 individually away from regular class time for a student missing their class.
3. Lessons missed due to lack of preparation or lessons during which the student is dismissed from the studio for reasons of
preparation will not be made up.
4. Lessons missed when the professor is absent for professional obligations or due to illness will be rescheduled or covered
by another instructor.
5. One (1) lesson per semester missed by the professor is not subject to make-up. Extended teacher absences due to
illness or professional engagements are subject to School of Music policy.

STUDIO CLASS:

Studio class, which meets on Wednesdays at 12:50 PM or as arranged by the instructor, is considered an extension
of the lesson experience and attendance is mandatory. Each student is expected to sing at least once each
semester in studio class. Performance in combined studio is at the discretion of the instructor.

PREPARATION EXPECTATIONS:

Each instructor has their own set of expectations regarding your preparation for lessons. These will be spelled out
specifically in the individual studio syllabus you will receive at the beginning of the semester. Certain considerations,
however, are considered universal. As a voice major, you are to consider your vocal study to be the most significant
portion of your educational process, and are, therefore, to place it as the top priority of your time plan. Your “job”
during your time at UF is your study, with voice being the first consideration. The faculty realizes the need to hold
employment, to participate in religious activities, etc., but these must NOT become excuses for non-preparation or
non-participation. Lack of satisfactory lesson performance due to “that big paper that’s due” or “a major theory test”
or “my church obligations this weekend” or “I had to work” are considered to be an indication of poor time
management on the part of the student and may be reflected in the grade given for the lesson or the semester.
 Outline of Expectations:
Each student’s progress is directly related to the amount of time spent each day training the voice. Below are the
minimum requirements for the Voice Area.
1. A minimum of one hour daily*, six days a week, spent either in vocalization, score study, translation of language, study
of the poetry of your music, etc. should be put into your budgeting of time. (*May be broken into two thirty-minute
sessions or as advised by the studio teacher.)
2. Sign out a practice room at the beginning of the year and use it regularly.
3. Students should meet with their pianist each week or as often as recommended by their teacher.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

MVV 1411 STUDY:

Essentials of posture, breath control, tone production, and appropriate aural perception are studied at the MVV 1411
level. Repertoire assignments will be made after careful consideration of the technical, vocal, and musical needs of
the student. The interpretation and memorization of the assigned repertoire will be stressed.
Examination Requirements:
1) A jury examination of the MVV 1411 student in their first semester of study at UF is at the discretion of the
studio teacher.
2) The second semester MVV 1411 student will present a list of the repertoire studied during the first two (2)
semesters of study to the voice jury. Study and memorization of at least eight (8) songs during the MVV 1411
study year is expected. Normally these songs will be selected from the English and Italian repertoire, but
limited exposure to other languages may be included at the discretion of the teacher.
3) The student and his/her teacher will select the first piece to be presented to the jury and the panel will select the
second from the list of memorized repertoire.
4) A student may not register for MVV 2421 until the requirements of
MVV 1411 have been met and must continue study at the 1411 level until successful completion thereof.

MVV 2421 STUDY:

Further study of the essentials of posture, breath control, tone production and appropriate aural perception is studied
at the MVV 2421 level. Repertoire assignments will be made taking into consideration the technical, vocal and
musical growth of the singer.
 The interpretation and memorization of the repertoire will be stressed.
Examination Requirements:
1) The student and his/her teacher will select the first piece to be presented to the jury and the panel will select the
second from the list of memorized repertoire.
2) A minimum of six NEW selections must be prepared each semester for the jury. Students should check their
individual studio syllabus for specific grading criteria and repertoire requirements. The repertoire studied should
include songs or arias in German, French, English or Italian, or another language at the discretion of the studio
teacher and reflecting a particular language interest or expertise on the part of the student. Opera recitatives
and arias in the original language and oratorio recitatives and arias in the original language will be introduced at
the MVV 2421 level and should be offered for jury consideration if the studio teacher feels the student has
matured sufficiently in their technique and vocal maturity.
3) A student who does not successfully meet the requirements of MVV 2421 study must repeat the semester with
the same course number until the requirements are met.

MVV 3431 STUDY:

Successful completion of the pre-professional jury is required before a student may continue study at the MVV 3431
level.

A more complete mastery of the essentials of posture, breath control, tone production and appropriate aural
perception are studied and expected at the MVV 3431 level. Repertoire assignments will be made taking into
consideration the technical, vocal and musical growth of the singer. The interpretation and memorization of the
repertoire will be stressed.

Examination Requirements:
1) The student and his/her teacher will choose the selection with which the jury is to begin. The panel from the list
of memorized repertoire will choose the second selection.
2) A minimum of six NEW selections must be prepared each semester for the jury. Students should check their
individual studio syllabus for specific grading criteria and repertoire requirements. The level of difficulty is
expected to be higher than that studied at the MVV 2421 level and no repertoire may be repeated from previous
UF study. Repertoire in German and French must be sung and a recitative and aria from opera and from
oratorio performed in the original language is expected (when recitatives are appropriate). Additional languages
other than English or Italian may be represented in the performed repertoire when the teacher feels it is in the
 best interest of the special talents or language study of the student. Such diversity is encouraged in light of our
expanding world and broadening musical horizons.
3) A student who has not successfully completed the requirements for
MVV 3431 may not register for additional voice study until the requirements have been met.

MVV 4441 STUDY:

Successful completion of the 4000 level jury performed at the conclusion of MVV 3431 study is required before a
student is allowed to enter MVV 4441.
A higher level of accomplishment in the mastery of the essentials of posture, breath control, tone production and
aural perception is expected at the MVV 4441 level, and the teaching emphasis will fall more heavily on
interpretation, stylistic components, and the integration of the vocal technique. Repertoire selections will be made in
preparation for the recital that concludes MVV 4441 study. Repertoire selected for the recital should reflect the
variety, level of difficulty, languages, styles and historical periods normally considered essential for successful
submission of program and performance tape for admission to quality graduate programs.

Examination Requirements:
1) The student and his/her teacher will choose the selection with which the jury will begin. The panel will select
the second selection from the list of memorized repertoire.
2) A minimum of six NEW selections must be prepared for the jury. The repertoire should be in keeping with
preparing the student for their MVV 4441 recital and should display appropriate languages, styles, and historical
periods as well as offerings from the world of opera and oratorio in the original language.
3) A student who has not successfully completed the requirements for
MVV 4441 may not apply for graduation until the requirements have been met.

PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE:

1. At the end of the first semester of study, all beginning students will sing one selection (minimum) for the voice
faculty to demonstrate their progress.
2. A consultation with the voice student, reviewing their progress and potential for a successful completion of their
degree path, takes place at the end of the first full year of study.
 3. Students, for whom a change of major is suggested, may choose to have one additional probationary semester of
study. A reevaluation will take place at the student’s jury. NOTE: Music reading skills will be a significant
component of the evaluation.

VOICE JURIES

At the end of each semester, students must perform a jury for the voice faculty. The number of songs required for the
jury depends on the level of study. (See “Repertoire Requirements”)

All material must be memorized. The student will choose one song to begin the jury. The faculty will then choose
other selections from the prepared material. If the student fails the jury, the student must repeat a semester of voice
study at the same level. First semester study voice students may be exempt from a jury.

Pre-Professional Jury

Except in unusual circumstances agreed upon by the Voice Area Head and the academic advisor, each student is
expected to perform a pre-profession jury at the conclusion of the fourth semester of voice study (MVV 2421).
Failure to successfully complete all portions of the jury may result in voice study being continued at the MVV 2421
level for one additional semester (not being allowed to register for MVV 3431). Passage of the exam must be
completed at the end of said additional semester. Inability to pass all portions of the pre-professional jury may
conclude your study as a voice major unless other arrangements are made as are deemed appropriate through
consultation between the Head of the Voice Area and the School of Music Advisor. See the School of Music Student
Handbook for specific information about the jury policies. This requirement is in keeping with the policies of the
University of Florida requiring successful completion of an examination process before entry into upper division
courses is allowed.
Procedures:

- Cover Sheet
The student will bring appropriate copies of a cover sheet outlining their academic and vocal progress along
with appropriate copies of their repertoire record to the jury. This cover sheet is obtained from the studio
teacher.

- Prepared Material
The student may be asked to perform any or all repertoire assigned for the semester during which the jury is
taken. In addition, questions about musical concepts, historical perspectives, etc. may be asked regarding
other repertoire studied in the preceding semesters. Memorization is required.

- Aural Presentation
The student is expected to present a 3-5 minute aural presentation regarding a selection to be performed on the
jury. The aural presentation is comparable in content and length to those given during the singer's
diction sequence. Please be certain to cite your sources Original research is expected, rather than material
generated through Internet searches. While note cards are acceptable, it is expected that the student will have
made the material “their own” and will present it as such, rather than merely reading a prepared script.

- Sight-Singing and Rhythmic Accuracy:

The student will be asked to read at sight material demonstrating their accuracy in music reading skills.
Accuracy of reading rhythmic examples is also expected. Failure to demonstrate either of these skills may
result in the student not being allowed to continue into the MVV 3431 level of study until such skills are
demonstrated. Remedial skill development training may also be required. Regular attendance at and
participation in required remedial training classes will be reported to the studio teacher and considered in the
grading process. The sight-reading/rhythmic skills jury may be required a second time. Failure to successfully
complete the jury on the second attempt will be considered an indication that the student should be seeking
success in another major and will require consultation with the School of Music Advisor toward that end.
 * Sight-Singing Class for Singers:
On a regular basis, special classes are offered to assist some students in strengthening their
music reading skills. Your teacher may require you to participate in such classes as part of your
studio study. This requirement, when made, is NOT to be considered a polite request but should
be seen as an integral part of your study that will be considered in the total consideration of your
studio grade.

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS:

It is expected that each voice student will learn a minimum of six new songs each semester for the jury.
Students should check their individual studio syllabus for specific grading criteria and repertoire requirements. While
your teacher may choose to have you continue selected repertoire from one semester to another, this does not
reduce the requirement for the student to learn six new pieces of repertoire each semester and should be seen as
repertoire studied over and above the minimum requirement. Memorization is required for all repertoire except
chamber music performed with multiple chamber musicians. It is understandable that musical theater and other
contemporary commercial music may be studied during a given semester at the teacher's discretion;
however, such repertoire should not be included in the semester repertoire list as part of the minimum
requirements or performed in combined studio.

Each studio teacher will select repertoire for the student based upon the vocal development of the student. The
following should be seen as general guidelines for the indicated semester of study, regardless of course number.
Transfer student repertoire should be selected according to the number of semesters of voice study being accepted
toward their degree.

Upon graduation, a voice student is expected to have a repertoire of sixty songs listed on their vita.
Studio Changing Policy:
Communication is a crucial part of the voice teacher / voice student relationship. An open and ongoing dialogue with
your applied instructor will lead to a meaningful and enlightening singing experience that allows you to reach your full
potential. With this in mind, it is the unified policy of the voice area faculty that changing studios be highly
discouraged. Should a student feel this is needed; the following procedure must be properly followed without
exception:
1. No student should approach another studio teacher about changing studios without first having a conference
with their current teacher. While your teacher may seem clairvoyant at times, it is always best to have a frank
and open discussion about your questions.

2. Upon completion of step one, should the teacher agree that a change would be prudent, the student may then
speak to another faculty member about changing studios. (NOTE: Be aware that studio space is extremely
limited and all studios are full at the beginning of each fall semester.)
3. If the student believes that after completing steps one and two they require further assistance in resolving the
matter, they may schedule a meeting with the Chair of the Voice Area.

RECITAL PROCEDURES:

- Junior Recital
Your junior recital should be the culminating experience of your voice study if you are a Music Education major, a
Bachelor of Arts major, or a Bachelor of Music student with a major in an outside field. The junior recital should not
exceed 30 minutes of music and is normally shared with another student in the interest of scheduling and audience
generation.

- Senior Recital
If you are a Bachelor of Music student with a performance major or are seeking the Performer’s Certificate, you will
also perform a senior recital, which should be your ultimate goal. The senior recital should not exceed 60 minutes of
music.
The following guidelines should be followed:

- Recital Eligibility
The privilege of performing a recital on campus is reserved for students completing their sixth (6th) semester of
study (MVV 3431) or their MVV 3431 study, if a transfer student. Senior recitals are reserved for students finishing
the MVV 4441 study sequence. No other recital opportunities are available through the School of Music. It should
be understood that a recital is a privilege earned through completion of a specific course of study and
demonstrating such completion. While a student may, with the permission of their teacher, choose to perform a
recital off-campus before the completion of their MVV 3431 sequence, it should be clear that this is not a recital
connected to the School of Music curriculum and is not eligible for School of Music publicity, printing, or recital
attendance.

- Recital Lengths
Music Education junior recitals and Bachelor of Arts recitals are expected to have a minimum of 20 minutes of
music and a maximum of 30 minutes of music in their program. Bachelor of Music/Outside Field singers are
expected to have a minimum of 25 minutes of music and a maximum of 30 minutes of music in their junior recital
(MVV 3431 completion). Performance majors and Performer Certificate candidates should have a minimum of 50
minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes of music in their program.

- Selecting a Date
Consult with your teacher and your collaborating musician(s) regarding possible and desirable dates. The calendar
is very crowded, so be prepared with several alternatives and be flexible. Not all requests for all students can be
accommodated. Secure the appropriate “Recital date request” form from the Music Office and complete it,
including recital hearing dates, recital committee members names and signatures, dress rehearsal date and time,
requested date and an alternate date, all accompanied by the signature of your teacher. This form is then
submitted to the Music Office and you or your teacher will be notified when a decision on the date has been made.

- Recital Committee
You are expected to have two members of the voice faculty (your teacher and one other) at your pre-recital hearing
and at your recital, as well as one other School of Music faculty member from outside the Voice Area. These
committee members are expected to be present at your recital, although a review of your recorded performance is
acceptable in unusual circumstances. The committee members are responsible for submission of a suggested
grade to your teacher. Your teacher has final authority over your grade.
- Pre-Recital Hearing
School of Music policy states that each student must pass a pre-recital hearing a minimum of 14 days prior to the
recital date. All music must be appropriately prepared and memorized (chamber music need not be memorized
when accompanied by chamber musicians) and program materials, including program notes and translations,
presented to the committee for editing and approval. The final, approved program, program notes, and translations
must be submitted to the School of Music Office via e-mail attachment a minimum of two weeks prior to the recital
date.

- Program Notes
Your teacher may require you to prepare program notes to accompany your printed program. Such material assists
your audience in understanding the depths of the music you are singing as well as giving you the opportunity to
grow in your musical knowledge. Notes should be brief, germane to the music, and written in a style appropriate to
your education at the University of Florida. Please be certain to cite all sources.

- Printed Program
It should be remembered that your recital program is an official document of the School of Music of the University
of Florida. Your listings of composers should include their birth and death dates (living composers will be indicated
as, for example, b.1943). Your program should follow the standard format used for programs at the School of
Music and should not be privately printed on other paper, use other fonts, decorations, etc. Personal notes of
appreciation, dedications, religious statements, biographies, or other material not clearly related to the presentation
of the music is not appropriate and will not be included. While offering words of appreciation to teachers, parents,
loved ones, etc. is in good taste, such gestures must be done privately, not through inclusion in the official
document.

- Recital Repertoire
Repertoire selected for degree recital presentation should reflect the repertoire studied in the studio and should
offer examples of the student’s highest level of achievement. “Pop” music or Contemporary Christian repertoire are
not sung as part of the repertoire studied in the degree program and should not be included in the recital program.
Such repertoire can be sung at a post-recital reception, at a “house music concert” or in recitals held off-campus,
as the student and teacher may wish. All repertoire sung on the recital program must be approved by the studio
teacher and should represent NASM standards.
 - Recordings
The recitals will be recorded by a graduate assistant student. You should check several days before your
recital with the office to be assured someone has been assigned to your performance. The CD will be
available from Dr. Pickeral for reproduction.

- Receptions
School of Music policy prohibits food or beverages in the classrooms of the Music Building. Students wishing to
have a social gathering following the recital are encouraged to do such at a private residence, in a residence hall
lounge, or in an off-campus facility. Traffic flow in the Music Building is a serious problem. Using the hallways for
reception purposes creates an awkward blocking of the walkways and is frequently compromised by weather in
light of the building being open to the elements and is, therefore, discouraged. An announcement regarding a
reception can be made before the recital begins and maps distributed at the conclusion of the program, if the
student wishes.

Performer’s Certificate:

The Performers Certificate is an option allowing students in a non-performance venue to receive an additional year
of study and to perform a senior recital. The Performers Certificate opportunity is awarded to a student upon the
recommendation of the junior recital committee and is dependant upon available space in the teaching studios.
Check the School of Music Student Handbook for complete details about admission to the Performers Certificate
program.

Recital / Voice Area Attendance:

The School of Music requires each student to register for a course called “Recital Attendance”. This course requires
the student to attend a specified number of recitals each semester for a specific number of semesters. Plan ahead
and complete this requirement early. Friday afternoon Convocations are an excellent way to complete this
requirement, but DO NOT delay completion of this course requirement.
 The voice area expects you to be in attendance at the recitals of your colleagues. You will be given a calendar
early in the semester that outlines the dates for faculty recitals, student recitals, special events, etc. As part of your
education and out of respect for your teachers and your colleagues, you are expected to be in attendance at
these events. Some teachers may require you to write reviews or observations of such recitals and include such
writings in your grade considerations.

It is highly recommended that students begin compiling a notebook consisting of all the recital programs (including
notes and translations) from the voice concerts and special events they attend on or off campus. This record will be
invaluable to the singer who must familiarize him or herself with standard repertoire and provide a resource for
programming future recitals.

Ensemble Participation:

- Choral Ensembles
School of Music Choral Ensemble participation is a significant part of the vocal and professional growth of each undergraduate voice
student. Undergraduate students enrolled in an applied voice studio are required to audition each semester for the Director of
Choral Activities for participation in choral ensembles.

Students performing their degree recital are required to be in only one ensemble during the semester of their recital. Special
considerations will be resolved through discussions with the Director of Choral Activities, the studio teacher and, when necessary, the
Director of the School of Music. Studio teacher special requests for participation limits or voice placement should be submitted to the
Director of Choral Activities.

- Graduate Student Ensembles

Graduate voice majors are required to complete two (2) ensemble credits, during their residency at UF. They may
audition for any School of Music ensemble. It is highly recommended that they register for an ensemble in
consultation with their studio teacher and graduate music advisor.  

- Opera Theatre
Performing with the Opera Theatre and enrollment in the Opera Workshop (MUO 3503) allows the singer to enhance
their vocal training through an onstage theatrical experience. For both the performance and music education voice
 major alike, the opportunity to perform on a theatrical stage is essential to becoming both a sought-after opera singer
and an experienced educator.

Registration for Opera Workshop (MUO 3503) is open to all students without an audition. Students who wish to join the Opera
Theatre and be considered for lead roles must audition with the permission of their studio teachers. All assigned roles are also
subject to the teacher’s approval. Singers who are presenting a recital and who would like to sing a major role in the opera should
be careful to weigh the time commitments of a production with the demands of their academic classes and those of preparing a vocal
recital. If possible, singers who wish to perform should schedule their recitals during a semester where there is not a major
production.

SUMMARY

The voice faculty wants you to be successful in your vocal studies. Remember that we are all members of the Voice
Area and should always work to support and foster one another in our musical, academic and personal growth.
Strive for excellence and to reach new heights. Go boldly forward with the information, challenges, techniques, and
opportunities set before you by your teacher. Enrich yourself by taking advantage of the many opportunities
available through the School of Music and the University of Florida.