What Skills Are Required for Students Majoring in Vocal Music at the College Level?

What skills do college-level vocal music students need to achieve? (Illustrative image)

Circular 40/2018/TT-BLDTBXH specifies the skills that students need to achieve upon graduation from college-level vocal music programs as follows:

- Apply basic and systematic techniques of the field; perform various singing methods from classical, folk, to contemporary styles;- Perform vocal works such as Romances, suites, folk songs, contemporary songs in forms of solo, group singing, choir... using basic techniques and skills as required;- Practice self-vocalization, learning new songs, harmonizing, solo, and group singing…;- Create vocal works in various styles;- Enhance acting ability and stage mastery according to the content of the vocal works;- Execute internal and external acting techniques; physically express when singing and performing;- Use a musical instrument to accompany singing or play simple musical pieces;- Apply musical analysis and simple harmonization skills;- Proficiently use sound equipment for singing such as microphones, music software;- Accurately and comprehensively select specialized sound equipment, major musical instruments for performance;- Organize and arrange safety measures for instruments, equipment, and performers;- Use basic information technology as prescribed; exploit, process, and apply information technology in professional tasks of the field;- Utilize basic foreign languages, achieving Level 2/6 in the Vietnam's Foreign Language Framework; apply foreign languages in the professional tasks of the field.

Additionally, this Circular also stipulates the level of autonomy and responsibility for students in college-level vocal music programs:

- Have a sense of self-study, self-improvement to enhance professional competencies; maintain proper attitude and professional ethics, sense of discipline, responsibility, and scientific working methods;- Operate independently, selectively and creatively absorb knowledge in artistic performance activities;- Work independently and in groups, solve complex problems in changing work environments;- Guide and supervise others in performing specific tasks; take personal responsibility and responsibility for the working group;- Evaluate the quality of work and the performance results of group members;- Communicate politely, elegantly, and culturally with the audience, colleagues, and employers.

See details at Circular 40/2018/TT-BLDTBXH effective from February 10, 2019.

Ty Na

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