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Performance (Vocal Arts) (MPVA)
MPVA 101x Non-Major Beginning Individual Instruction (1-2, max 2, FaSpSm) Individual instruction at the beginning level designed for non-music majors with no previous experience. Not available for credit to music majors.
MPVA 141 Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Introduction to the fundamental principles of singing: breath control, tone production, diction, and the use of appropriate song material. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 141.)
MPVA 153 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 153.)
MPVA 203ab Acting for Singers I (2-2, FaSp) Use of dramatic techniques in the interpretation and performance of music; basic acting techniques for the operatic and recital stages; sensory exercises, movement, improvisation, relaxation and make-up. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 303 and former MUPF 303.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 153.
MPVA 241 Intermediate Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Continued development of the fundamentals of singing, diction, and repertoire building. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 241.) Prerequisite: MPVA 141.
MPVA 253 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 253.)
MPVA 300x Non-Major Individual Instruction (1-2, max 16, FaSpSm) Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 201 and MPVA 401.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 101x.
MPVA 301 Individual Instruction (1-2, max 16, FaSpSm) Intermediate and advanced instruction: secondary emphasis for music majors, principal emphasis for music minors and B.A. music majors. Open only to music majors and minors. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 201 and MPVA 401.)
MPVA 353 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 353.)
MPVA 390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 390.)
MPVA 402 Musical Theatre Workshop (2, max 8, Irregular) Stylistic and technical features of dramatic and musical elements involved in performance of American musical and standard operetta repertoire; staging of scenes. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 402.)
MPVA 403 Acting for Singers II (2, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MPVA 203ab. Acting of operatic roles in different periods and styles; specific recital and audition techniques. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 403.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 203ab.
MPVA 404 Word and Music in Opera (2, max 8, Irregular) Performance class for singers and pianists; analysis of recitatives, arias, and ensembles of various operatic styles; study of the technique of effective musical delivery. By audition only. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 404.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 203ab.
MPVA 405 USC Opera (2, max 12, FaSp) Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic works and excerpts; study of different operatic styles; public appearances. By audition only. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 405.)
MPVA 406 Opera Coaching Techniques (2, max 8, Irregular) Score study for pianists, coaches, and conductors; role analysis; transcription techniques for one or two pianos of an orchestral score. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 406.)
MPVA 407 Directing for the Operatic Stage (2, max 8, FaSp) Various approaches to operatic style; basic blocking; stage management. Student direction of scenes produced in USC Opera. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 407.)
MPVA 438 Vocal Pedagogy (2, Fa) Voice physiology and function. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 438.)
MPVA 439 Vocal Pedagogy Practicum (2, Sp) Pedagogical approaches and methodology; practice teaching. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 441b.) Prerequisite: MPVA 438.
MPVA 440 Italian and French Diction (2) Principles of pronunciation and enunciation; use of international phonetic alphabet. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 442a.)
MPVA 441 English and German Diction (2) Principles of pronunciation and enunciation; use of international phonetic alphabet. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 442b.)
MPVA 443 Cantata and Oratorio (2, 2 years, Fa) Historical survey of literature, style and performance practice; emphasis on performing solo and small ensemble sections of larger works. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 443.)
MPVA 453 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 453.)
MPVA 479 Song Literature (2, max 4, FaSp) Song literature of Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Norway, Sweden, England, America; comparative analysis of various composers and their influence on song literature. (Duplicates credit in former MUHL 479.) Recommended preparation: for music majors, MUHL 331; for non-music majors, MUHL 315x.
MPVA 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 490x.)
MPVA 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected topics of current interest. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 499.)
MPVA 501 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
MPVA 540 Special Studies in Vocal Literature (2, max 6, Sp) Art song, concert and operatic repertoire. Emphasis to be determined by the department. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 540.)
MPVA 541 Comparative Vocal Pedagogy (2, 2 years, Sp) Survey of pedagogical sources from early 17th century to present; major historic figures, terminologies and methods; relevance to modern-day singing and teaching practice. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 541.)
MPVA 544 Acoustics of Speech and Singing Production (2, Irregular) Acoustic properties of phonation and articulation in speech and singing production; survey of experimental literature; suggestions for practical application of knowledge. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 544.)
MPVA 553 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 553.)
MPVA 554 Graduate Certificate Performance (4, max 16, FaSpSm) Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
MPVA 590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 590.)
MPVA 653 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, Fa) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 653.)
MPVA 754 Artist Diploma Performance (4, max 16, FaSpSm) Individual instruction and related lab participation for Artist Diploma students.
MPVA 790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.