Private Voice Lesson Level 3

For each semester in Levels 1–6, you are encouraged to perform a song written by an underrepresented composer, or starting with Level 2 you can perform an original song. "Underrepresented" is defined as a group that is not represented in the majority with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical ability. It’s important to note that songs in Levels 1–4 may not be repeated in subsequent semesters. Additionally, all final exam materials for Levels 1–7 must be performed with accompaniment (either backing track or live accompanist). A cappella singing is only permitted in special musical circumstances where the arrangement of the song is intended to be performed without accompaniment.

All final exam materials for all levels must be approved by your instructor and performed from memory:

• One exercise (performed in three transpositions) or an etude demonstrating any musical or vocal skill approved by your teacher
• One jazz standard in a swing feel (at least twice through the form, including melodic embellishment or improvisation)
• One contrasting song in any style/genre (this may include an original song)

By the end of Private Voice Lesson Level 3, you will be able to:

• Sing the natural minor and Dorian scale a cappella in three transpositions
• Perform a jazz standard, demonstrating swing feel and improvisation
• Demonstrate back phrasing and lyric interpretation
• Transpose a song into a comfortable key and create a lead sheet or chart in the new key
• Perform three to five contrasting songs learned throughout the semester