This is a survey course designed to teach standard vocal techniques of Gospel music. Areas of instruction will include such topics as proper posture, breathing techniques and concepts, vocal pedagogy, vocal alterations, rearranging, and spontaneous composition of melodic lines. Students enrolling in this course must demonstrate the ability to match pitches, and replicate dictated melodic content. This course may be repeated for two additional credits. Courses MUSI 155 and MUSI 165 may be taken simultaneously with the approval of the vocal and keyboard instructors. (DEMAND)