Private Voice Lesson Level 4

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 4–7 must be performed with accompaniment (either backing track, live accompanist, or self-accompaniment if you are highly proficient). 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 contemporary musical theater song (circa post-1970)
• Two contrasting songs in any style/genre

By the end of Private Voice Lesson Level 4, you will be able to:

• Sing two octaves of the major scale in three transpositions and a chromatic scale pattern of at least of 3rd in range with accuracy
• Demonstrate effective stage movement and acting in a musical theater piece at an emerging level
• Perform four to five contrasting songs learned throughout the semester