STME 643 K to 12 to Pentatonix: Create a Successful a Cappella Group

3 credits 45 hours
600 level graduate course

This course will take a deep dive into the contemporary a cappella style of group singing and empower music educators to begin or improve upon an a cappella program in their school music program, at any grade level. Topics will include: an overview of contemporary a cappella; current trends and styles; authentic and stylistic solo and background singing; considerations for arranging music at various grade levels; student coaching techniques; and basic sound and recording techniques. Participants will sing in an a cappella group and hear from guest speakers who have successful programs, as part of the week-long course experience.

This course may not be audited.