General Voice Vocab
The process a musician goes through in order to be placed in an ensemble or cast in a performance
What is an audition
An accompanist that specializes in coaching singers as well as playing.
What is a collaborative pianist
A class that needs to be taken before you may register for another class
What is a prerequisite?
A singer's introduction before an audition; usually they state their name, piece, and what the work is from
What is slating
A final exam given after three semesters of Keyboarding. You must pass this exam in order to continue the major.
What is the Piano Proficiency
A smaller semester of classes dedicated to one or two focused classes for an entire month
what is J-term
Unlike opera which follows a (typically secular) plotline and a traditional lack of narration, this larger work features only sacred religious text and a form of narration.
what is oratorio?
A class specialized in teaching the basics of instruments that you may not specialize in; includes keyboarding, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings
What are music labs?
A class dedicated to going to the performance of your fellow peers.
Music 199
Written music that is speech like, tends to further plot quicker than an aria and has two types; secco and accompagnato
What is recitative?
The end of semester performance with adjudications. The amount of pieces performed fluctuates on the year that you are in (Sophmore vs. Junior) as well as whether or not you are pursuing a degree in that instrument.
what is juries/ degree assessments
The president of Pacific Lutheran University
who is Alan Belton
Unlike the standard art song, which is a piece of vocal music that is standalone and doesn't follow a specific plot- this vocal work is an important aspect of an opera's plotline, and usually highlights the character's inner thoughts.
What is an aria
Similar to juries, it is a preliminary performance before junior and senior recitals that allows you to proceed with your recital.
Recital Hearings
The place where you can check how many classes you have left to complete your degree, you can also see your GPA.
what is a CAPP report?