This course focuses on the entire process of singing. Students prepare and perform songs from musical theatre repertoire. The technique of singing is explored and applied to the performance of these songs. Songs are used to explore the technical skills of posture/alignment, breathing (inhalation and exhalation), release of tension especially in the jaw and tongue, phonation (onset of tone), resonance, legato line, smooth register transitions, structure and shape of vowels and consonants, implementing music theory skills, building practice and preparation skills and understanding basic terminology of singing. The work from Private Voice lessons are presented in performance before the faculty in their Vocal Technique class. Students are evaluated in writing. Goals for the second semester are recommended.