Dr. John Seesholtz, dramatic baritone, has performed nationally and internationally in both art song recital and opera. He has been published by the Journal of singing; his articles: 'Hyperadduction: A pedagogical approach for the 21st century Voice Instructor,' was published in Sept 2022. 'The Origin of the Verdi Baritone,' has been featured on the NYC Metropolitan Opera Podcast, and his article, 'The AIDS Quilt Songbook and Its Uncollected Works,' has elevated him to one of the foremost researchers and performers of AIDS related music in America. He is the former President of the COWY-National Association of Teachers of Singing, Regional Board Member and Colorado Governor of the West Central NATS Region, Instructor at the young artist programs: La Lirica Musica (Italy Based), Resident Artist and Board Member of Art Song Colorado.
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Vocal Pedagogy, Voice Research, Voice Science, German Diction, French Diction, Italian Diction, English Diction, Art Song, Oratorio, Vocal Performance, Comparative Vocal Pedagogy
MUEL 1184 - Voice Class
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Involves basic vocal technique and easy solo repertoire taught through a group medium, for beginner and intermediate level students. May be repeated upto 6 total credit hours. Recommended requisite: ability to read music.
MUSC 3193 - Vocal Pedagogy and Literature for Young Voices
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Provides an overview of vocal anatomy/function, care of the voice, vocal repertoire, teaching strategies,and other specialized topics related to singing instruction in both private studio and public school choral settings. Fall section for instrumentalists; spring section for vocalists.
MUSC 5444 - Vocal Pedagogy
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
In depth study of the physiology, acoustics, and health aspects of the singing voice. Recommended for all graduate students in voice.
MUSC 5484 - Graduate Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
A thorough investigation of the challenges of studio voice pedagogy, including corrective techniques, psychological philosophies, and video analysis of student teaching. Examination and evaluation of comparative methodologies of vocal technique.
PMUS 1184 - Voice Class
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Involves basic vocal technique and easy solo repertoire taught through a group medium, for beginner and intermediate level students. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
PMUS 1726 - Voice
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
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PMUS 2726 - Voice
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
PMUS 3726 - Voice
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022
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PMUS 4726 - Voice
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
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PMUS 5726 - Voice
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
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PMUS 6726 - Voice
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
