JVOC
3705

The Voice as a Musical Instrument Ensemble

College of Performing Arts: Jazz

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
Voice as Instrument Ensemble
Fall 2026
Taught By: Sirintip Phasuk
Section: A

CRN: 18337

Credits: 2

In this ensemble, vocalists will develop their artistic voice by using electronic vocal effects in a live performance setting, including looping, reverb, delay, and more. Students will explore how to integrate technology into their performance to expand their sonic palette and bring their musical ideas to life in real time. Participants will perform both original compositions and creative arrangements of existing songs, taking on roles as featured lead singers and supporting other vocalists within the ensemble. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the voice as an instrument and developing the technical and musical fluency needed to navigate electronic effects in a live performance. Students will strengthen their skills in arranging, vocal production, and ensemble communication, and will be responsible for guiding collaborators through their artistic vision. An audition will be held at the beginning of the semester, and the course will culminate in a live performance and studio recording. This course fulfills the Vocal Ensemble requirement for vocalists.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 30

Repeat Limit: 8

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:28am EDT 4/27/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:50pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 613
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026