Oakdale High – Vocal Technique and Performance 2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Offered only at Governor Thomas Johnson High School within the Academy for the Fine Arts, which meets for two entire instructional blocks daily. Students from all other Frederick County public high schools are eligible to audition for these courses after meeting admission requirements. Course is for first and second year Academy students. Students will focus on breath and vocal production, opening the physical channels of communication, exploring physical alignment, and releasing tension to begin to build vocal strength and connect the voice to creative impulses. The first year will introduce basic diction and projection skills, refining the actor’s use of their voice through deepening their experience of resonance along with clarifying vowel and consonant articulation. Time will be dedicated to one-on-one vocal training in preparation for auditions. Basic elements of speech will be explored to help the actor bring vocal clarity, energy, and point of view to any song. Students will discover body mechanics, physical alignment, connection to breath, and self-awareness.