THEA 2811

This course focuses on developing the speaking voice. It is an introduction to mind/body/voice awareness, the anatomical and physiological aspects of phonation, and the care of the voice. This introduction includes exploration and drilling of the primary breathing and phonating muscles with the object of releasing the voice and developing an open, flexible sound. Focusing of the mind, alignment of the spine, releasing of unnecessary and habitual tensions, exploration of resonating cavities, pitch, volume/power, and articulation, as well as exploration of a variety of text will all be investigated.