Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development. There will be an emphasis on the development of technical skills, musical expression and language. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through performance workshop where they will also learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate musical, technical and language skills that will prepare their vocal studies at higher levels.

Students will develop an approach to repertoire choice that will support their technical development. This semester focuses on technical development with the aim of improving musical and text expression through repertoire. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate developing musical, technical and language skills that will underpin their future vocal development.

In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities in performance workshop to develop their own analytic skill through critique of peers in the class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, language and musical fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.

Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare their performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, language and musical fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.

In this unit students should develop critical analysis and writing skills through the construction of a performance journal. They will undertake some project-based assignments, participate in master classes and attend concerts to develop their breadth of understanding of concert and practice protocols. The unit involves participation in one-hour seminars where they have the opportunity to explore vocal performance practices in depth with other students. Advanced Principal Study allocates advanced practice time for students to prepare final programs. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrably connect analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness to the preparation of their specific repertoire.

In this unit students should continue to develop critical analysis and writing skills through the construction of a performance journal. They will undertake some project-based assignments, participate in master classes and attend concerts to develop their breadth of understanding of concert and practice protocols. Advanced Principal Study allocates advanced practice time for students to prepare final programs. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.

Students in this unit will continue to refine their vocal foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential for a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. They will attend individual lessons, and performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.

This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, meaningful text expression and a sense of their individual creativity.

Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.

This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. Students will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating sound analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.

This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous instrumental strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital programme that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their instrument/voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshop. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform with considerable technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.

In this unit, students prepare for their final recital programme. Students will present a public senior recital that will be assessed by a panel. They will undertake individual lessons that will focus on their artistic and technical performance preparation. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital with high levels of musical and interpretive awareness, technical facility, an interest and involvement in the art form, and a display of flair, creativity and empathy with other performers.

This unit of study introduces students to the development of the voice as an operatic instrument. Through the guidance of their teacher, students will learn about role appropriate repertoire for their specific stage of development and voice type with emphasis on sound technical consolidation. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through performance workshop where they will learn from reflecting on their own and their peer's work. By the conclusion of the semester, greater awareness of the specific skills required for the operatic profession should be acquired.

Through specific work with their teachers, singers will choose considerable voice appropriate repertoire. There will be consolidation of breath management, as well as musical and interpretive issues. The use of language as an effective tool for interpretation and characterization will be developed in this semester. Reflection on their own and their peer's work in the performance workshop will further consolidate their work in preparation for opera studies at a higher level.

In this unit of study, in discussion with the individual teacher, there will be an introduction to wider ranging and emotive operatic repertoire, as individual voice and character appropriate. Further technical, musical and interpretive skills will be developed to accommodate this more demanding repertoire. Further development through text knowledge will be explored this semester thus enhancing interpretation. Students work in close collaboration with each other in performance workshop and production gaining experience in peer learning and creative expression. At the conclusion of this semester, students should be able to demonstrate good technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctness.

This semester focuses on additional refinement of technical skills, musicality and interpretative flair.
Through these tools a deeper confidence in characterisation will reflect greater command and intensity in performance. Developing linguistic skills will project in more meaningful text emphasis and interpretative flair. Interaction in performance workshops and productions should result in effective and additional personal insights into personal performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, with additional interpretative individuality.

In this unit, which comes prior to the final recital, students will reflect on previous individual performance strengths and weaknesses. Through performance workshops and productions students will work in close collaboration with each other to gain further experience of peer learning and creative expression. A recital programme or role should reflect the individual strengths of each performer. On completion of this unit, students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of individual creativity.

In this final unit of study, through their individual lessons, students will focus on their artistic and technical development for performance preparation. Through performance workshop and production, students will interact with peers gaining valuable additional insights. The semester will reflect the development of the ability to communicate with technical assurance and high levels of musical and interpretative awareness. Stylistic issues, language development, characterisation and musical security will result in performances of flair, individuality and creativity. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform a role or public recital at high levels of musical and interpretative awareness, technical facility, and display flair, creativity and effective interaction with other stage performers.