Contemporary Pop/R&B/Hip-Hop Concert Production Lab for Vocalists

ILEN-335

This course is intensive and technique-focused for vocalists interested in developing concert production skills. They learn the administrative process of mapping out the show and concept, developing lyric sheets, and practical production terminology. Each class concentrates on tone production, matching and duplicating vocal sound, creating textures with multiple vocalists and lead vocals both live and in “the box.” Students learn to prerecord vocal stems that can’t be duplicated live due to choreography, number of vocalists, or effects. They also focus on movement, positioning, and stage direction while singing and producing accurate and consistent sound while moving. Students will be critiqued on effectiveness of movement, presentation, and sound quality. At the end of the semester they will have a full set prepared with recorded stems, live vocals, and choreography to perform with a rhythm section. Weekly hands-on exercises will be emphasized. The course studies the production of music for popular music concerts, including: Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and others.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
MTEC-111 and written approval of course instructor
Required Of
None
Electable By
Voice principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Sean Skeete
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