Moss Kane

I received 7 years of vocal instruction and lessons from Rochelle and it improved my vocal talents vastly.

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   The Human Voice:

   
   
   
   
   • Exploration of the human voice as an invisible instrument.
   
   
   • Understanding the potential and versatility of the voice.
   
   
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   Voice Control:

   
   
   
   
   • Learning to feel and hear the nuances of vocal sounds.
   
   
   • Developing control for confident vocal performance.
   
   
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   Vocal Range Expansion:

   
   
   
   
   • Working on expanding the vocal range.
   
   
   • Enhancing the ability to sing different notes comfortably.
   
   
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   Pitch Control:

   
   
   
   
   • Training to control and maintain pitch accuracy.
   
   
   • Developing a strong sense of pitch.
   
   
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   Breath Control:

   
   
   
   
   • Focus on proper breathing techniques for singing.
   
   
   • Building breath control for sustained and controlled singing.
   
   
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   Pitch Memory:

   
   
   
   
   • Enhancing the ability to remember and reproduce pitches accurately.
   
   
   • Improving overall pitch memory.
   
   
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   Understanding Vocal Mechanics:

   
   
   
   
   • Learning how the voice works anatomically and physiologically.
   
   
   • Gaining insights into vocal health and maintenance.
   
   
   
   

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   Introduction to Theater Arts (Course 4242):

   
   
   
   
   • Exposure to the world of theater.
   
   
   • Initial challenge for those interested in drama.
   
   
   • Discovery of individual strengths.
   
   
   • Emphasis on voice, body, and stage movement.
   
   
   • Learning basic stage terms and theater knowledge.
   
   
   • Attendance at a live theater performance.
   
   
   • Understanding the importance of attendance for student achievement.
   
   
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   Building upon Theater Arts (Course 4240):

   
   
   
   
   • Building on skills developed in Theater Arts.
   
   
   • Script writing, analysis, memorization, and performance.
   
   
   • Applying acting criteria to evaluate performances.
   
   
   • Collaborating with scene partners.
   
   
   • Emphasis on memorization and character development.
   
   
   • Attendance at a live theater performance.
   
   
   • Continued emphasis on the importance of attendance for success.
   
   
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   Intense Acting Workshop (Course 4250):

   
   
   
   
   • In-depth scene analysis and acting techniques.
   
   
   • Researching, creating, and performing characters.
   
   
   • Studying various schools and instructors of acting.
   
   
   • Exposure to celebrated acting techniques.
   
   
   • Attendance at a live theater performance.
   
   
   • High emphasis on performance-based learning.
   
   
   • Understanding the critical role of attendance in student achievement.
   
   
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   Musical Theater and Career Exploration (Course 0518):

   
   
   
   
   • Study of musical theater history and its relevance today.
   
   
   • Engagement in acting, singing, staging, and choreography.
   
   
   • Exploration of career opportunities in theater.
   
   
   • Attendance and critique of theatrical productions.
   
   
   • Recognizing the role of theater patrons in the community.
   
   
   • Performance of scenes, vocal solos, duets, and ensembles.
   
   
   • Requirement for an evening public performance.
   
   
   
   

THA 181.01 Voice Class 1:

Fundamental Vocal Principles: In the first semester, students learn essential vocal principles, including breathing, phrasing, phonation, and interpretation, through song preparation and presentation. Focus on Vocal Skill Development: The class emphasizes developing vocal skills crucial for musical theatre performers.

THA 104.01 Stagecraft:

Realizing Performance Concepts: Students learn how performance concepts can be realized through various means.

Technical Production Elements: Differentiation of technical production elements is taught as they are integrated into performance design.

Industry Terminology: Students apply industry-specific terminology through laboratory exercises.

Practical Application of Theory: The course equips students with skills to translate theatre theory into practical application, focusing on safety and contemporary theatre production techniques.

Skill Development: Students gain proficiency in basic woodworking, lighting, and sound for theatre, essential skills for those pursuing careers in theatre production.

THA 103.03 Acting 1: 

Understanding and Appreciation of Acting: The course aims to increase students' understanding and appreciation of acting as an art and craft.

Ensemble-Building and Improvisation: Classwork includes ensemble-building gameplay, improvisational exercises, and practical application of acting techniques through monologues and scene studies.

Personal Growth: Students are challenged to examine their assumptions about themselves and others, fostering personal courage, empathy, and curiosity about human behavior.

Effective Observation: Students learn to become more effective observers of the world, enhancing their acting skills and personal growth.

Clear and Brave Communication: The course aims to improve students' ability to communicate clearly and bravely as actors and in daily life.

THA 100.01 Theater Survey: 

Curriculum and Advising: The course helps students understand the theatre and dance department's curriculum and advising process, setting them up for success in their academic journey.

Introduction to Theatre Terms: Students become familiar with basic theatre arts terminology.

Exploring Career Paths: The course introduces students to a wide variety of career paths in the entertainment field.

Personal Skills Development: Students work on creativity, self-sufficiency, and collaboration skills.

Building a Theatre Community: The course builds a sense of community among incoming theatre majors while promoting self-assessment, goal-setting, and reflection.