Advanced Vocal Writing
Course Number
CW-316
Description
This course presents an expanded development of material introduced in CW-216. Important concepts include: production and direction of vocal rehearsals and recording sessions; advanced production techniques including layering, stacking, compressing and mixing vocal tracks; study of diverse song styles and musical concepts that comprise them; observation of text/language and cultural influence in relation to vocal writing; further development of multi-part background writing; more refined utilization of harmonic tensions and reharmonization. Rubato and groove-oriented a cappella techniques will also be explored.
Credits
2
Prerequisites
CW-216
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Spring Only
Location
Boston
Department
CWP
Course Chair
Andrea Pejrolo