Course overview
Song Repertoire 1B: This class will continue the study of music theatre through song analysis, acting the song, repertoire exploration, class exercises for the body and the voice, as well as an initial look at both classic and contemporary music theatre style, with an overall emphasis on performance. Semester 1B will focus on repertoire from 1940 1966: The birth of the Golden Age through to the diverging paths of the 60s and the dawn of the Rock 'n Roll musical.
Ensemble Singing 1B: A combined singing class for all music theatre students focussing on part singing techniques, creating an ensemble sound, speed and accuracy in learning. The class will focus on music theatre repertoire.
Songs and Scenes: This class will be an introduction into the process of working with dialogue, songs and choreography and creating an entire performance for public showing. Students will work with an MD, Choreographer and director.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate comprehension of protocol, chain-of-command and etiquette in a professional rehearsal context
- Identify what is required to be a reliable, collaborative and valuable cast member in a musical theatre production
- Learn and retain dialogue, harmonies, staging and choreography between rehearsal periods
- Integrate all skillsets from other modules into a performance
- Appreciate and position aspects of musical theatre in a historical context
- Define the commitment and discipline required of the professional actor and apply teamwork as part of a collaborative creative ensemble
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of vocal health and care, and keys to maintaining optimal function
- Demonstrate positive self-awareness and the ability to self-regulate and maintain their vocal instrument
- Have an improved ability to identify technical problems in singing and possible solutions
- Have an improved ability to articulate and discuss factors in aspects of musical theatre performance, including voice production, song analysis, coaching and musical directing.