University/Organization
Alma College
Title
The Benefits of Vocal Technology in Interdisciplinary Courses in The Arts in a Liberal Arts College
Synopsis
Vocal technology provides the means for singers to study the acoustics and muscular configuration of sound, using the programs of Voce Vista, SonoVu, and electromyography. In the interdisciplinary class model, “Science and Technology in the Graphic and Vocal Arts,” new technology offers a unique opportunity for students to experience biofeedback, gain knowledge of their vocal instrument, and of technology’s role in advancing visual and aural literacy in the creative arts