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Contemporary Vocal Music by Women* Composers

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Subject according curriculum
Contemporary Music: Voice
Teachers
Frauke Aulbert
Scope
Wednesdays, 2:15–4:00 p.m.
Room
Lila 007 (Jazz)
Duration
1.5 Semesterwochenstunden
Description

Contemporary Vocal Music by Women* Composers

This course deepens students’ theoretical and practical understanding of the possibilities of the voice and the singing voice in contemporary music. Participation in the introductory course is recommended but not required.
The course centers on the intensive study of repertoire, with a special focus on works by female* composers under the age of 30, most of which were composed after 2020.
In addition to the works presented and explored collectively in the course, participants are expressly invited to contribute their own interests and suggestions regarding vocal techniques, aesthetics, and repertoire. Topics may include, among others, the musical avant-garde since the 1950s, various forms of electronic music, extended vocal techniques, performative approaches, and collaboration with composers, who are also warmly invited to participate in the course.

The final concert will take place on January 27, 2027, in the Organ Studio.
The seminar may be offered in German, English, or Spanish.

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Contemporary Vocal Music by Women* Composers
This course expands both theoretical and practical knowledge of the possibilities of the speaking and singing voice in contemporary music. Participation in the introductory course is recommended but not required.
The main focus will be an in-depth exploration of the repertoire, with particular attention to works by women* composers under the age of 30, primarily composed after 2020.
In addition to the works introduced and studied during the course, participants are encouraged to bring their own interests and suggestions regarding vocal techniques, aesthetics, and repertoire. Topics may include the post-1950 musical avant-garde, diverse approaches to the use of electronics, extended vocal techniques, performative practices, and collaborations with composers, who are also warmly invited to participate in the course.

The final concert will take place on January 27, 2027, in the Orgelstudio.
The class can be taught in German, English, or Spanish.

Credits
2 Creditpoints
Comments

The class can be taught in German, English, or Spanish.

The course “Voice in New Music—Introduction” is a recommended but not mandatory complement and takes place immediately before the main seminar. (12:15–14:00)

The seminar “Voice in New Music—Introduction” is a recommended but not mandatory complement and takes place immediately before the main course (12:15–14:00)

Modules
Wahlmodul 1 Gesang