These guidelines have been adopted by the voice faculty and represent a minimum of what is required of each student who is enrolled in private vocal study at Northern Arizona University. Individual studio teachers may distribute a syllabus that outlines policies set within that studio. It is the responsibility of each student to adhere to the additional requirements set forth in any studio syllabus.
Freshman Year
MUP 229 (3 cr)
1st semester–4-6 songs
2/3 Italian songs
2/3 English songs
1 German
MUP 229 (3 cr)
2nd semester–4-6 songs
1/2 Italian songs
1/2 English songs
1 French
1 German
Sophomore Year
MUP 229 (3 cr)
1st semester–5-6 songs
0-1 Italian song
1-2 English songs*
2-3 German songs
1 French song
MUP 229 (3 cr)
2nd semester–5-6 songs
0-1 Italian song
1-2 English songs*
2-3 French songs
1 German song
*Other foreign language songs, such as Spanish, Norwegian, Russian, Latin,
may be substituted for one English song.
TOTAL SONGS AT THE END OF FOUR SEMESTERS OF LOWER DIVISION
VOCAL STUDY:
18-24 songs
4-8 Italian songs 3-5 German songs
6-10 English songs* 3-5 French songs
Proficiency Exam (Taken at the end of four semesters of lower division voice study. Must be passed in order to move to upper division vocal study. See “Proficiency Examination”)
Junior Year
MUP 429 (3 cr)
1st semester–7-9 songs
1-2 Italian songs
2-3 English songs*
2-3 German songs
2-3 French songs
MUP 429 (3 cr) Junior Recital
2nd semester–MUS 380 (1 cr)
Recital repertoire
See Recital Preparation Guidelines
Posted on the bulletin board and on the web.
Senior Year
MUP 429 (3 cr)
1st semester–7-9 songs
1-2 Italian songs
2-3 English songs*
2-3 German songs
2-3 French songs
Senior Recital
2nd semester–MUS 480C (4 cr)
Recital repertoire
See Recital Preparation Guidelines
Posted and on the web.