Going decade by decade to master the nuances of different styles, the singers and instrumentalists in Steinhardt's pop-rock ensemble tackle the greatest hits from the 1950s to today, preparing to perform off-book and receive feedback in class every other week.
NYU News dropped in on a recent session of the rigorous course, which emphsizes historical context as well as communication and collaboration.
"I'm drawn to this subject of pop rock vocalism because I feel like it is an area that's really misunderstood," says professor Justin John Moniz. "Singers are often tasked with being vocal athletes and so what we do in here is we try to really focus on vocal efficiency and sustainability."
At the end of the semester, the students present a full-on rock concert for the public.
Related Articles
Moniz Awarded Top 30 Professionals of the Year
Dr. Justin Moniz, Music Assistant Professor of Vocal Performance, Associate Director of Vocal Performance and Coordinator of Vocal Pedagogy has been honored as one of Musical America’s 2022 Top 30 Professionals of the Year.
Moniz Presents at The Voice Foundation’s 51st Annual Symposium
Presentation included assessing the impact of Vocal Pedagogy outreach activities on geographically, culturally, and economically disadvantaged communities.
Music Business Alumnus Xavier Jernigan is the Voice of Spotify's DJ Feature
Spotify launched a new way to curate and listen to music – and it has an NYU Steinhardt voice. Xavier Jernigan (MA '04), Director and Head of Cultural Partnerships at Spotify, is also the voice of the recently launched DJ feature.
