MUSI 13B
Beginning Singing II


Course Description

This is a continuation of MUSI 13A, with emphasis on musicianship, memorization, legato singing, correction of individual problems, and the rudiments of performance. This course includes training in controlling tonal production, breathing, diction, and musical accuracy, and the development of vocal repertoire and performance techniques.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
37597 MUSI 13B 01 ·T····· 04:30 PM-05:20 PM Jay Jordana A11
·T····· 05:30 PM-07:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
MUSI-013B-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. In addition to vocal training, this course will also offer students an opportunity to explore basic choral literature.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Practical Method of Italian Singing (Soprano) (LB 1909)
Vaccai © 1975
ISBN: 9780793553181
Textbook Required $7.99 $6.00
So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music)
Hoch © 2018
ISBN: 9781538113660
Textbook Required $111.00 $83.25
26 Italian Songs & Arias (Medium High)
Paton © 1991
ISBN: 9780882844893
Textbook Required $10.50 $8.00 $3.15
Practical Method of Italian Singing (Alto)(LB 1910)
Vaccai © 1975
ISBN: 9780793551200
Textbook Required $7.99 $6.00
So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) : A Guide for Performers (1st Edition)
Hoch
ISBN: 9781538103623
E-Book Required $43.20
So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) : A Guide for Performers (1st Edition)
Hoch
ISBN: 9781538103623
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $28.08
So You Want to Sing CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) : A Guide for Performers (1st Edition)
Hoch
ISBN: 9781538103623
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $32.40

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.


Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 2
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
  • An understanding of basic music notation and some possession of basic piano skills, or concurrent enrollment in MUSI D002. or MUSI D012A
  • Prerequisite
    MUSI D013A or equivalent

    Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

    (This course is included in the Voice Class Applied Performance Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on "Repeating Courses" in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
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