Music Theatre Musicianship 1B

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MUSI 1901
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Course ID
204308
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Elder Con Mus & Sch Perf Arts
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Erin James
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This subject provides a foundational understanding of musicianship in context of Musical Theatre.
Students will develop skills in musicianship, aural studies and music theory. This will provide them with a music theory foundation for their practice-based performance studies. Through their research, practice of music theory and general musicianship, students will develop a foundational knowledge of the origins of music theatre and how music works within music theatre. This subject includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in music theory and music literacy, and fundamental skills in aural acuity andmusicianship
  • Compare performance practices in musical theatre contexts
  • Contextualise performance styles in music theatre in the period from 1900
  • Integrate music theory skills into practice for a supported craft-based approach to singing
  • Demonstrate recognition of a wide variety of composers, musical, styles and time periods from recorded examples
  • Anticipate the ways in which compositional techniques can inform dramatic intent.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 57042
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 407
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 407
Notes:
Available to Bachelor of Music Theatre students only

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MUSI1014 Contemporary Musicianship 1B OR must not have completed MUSTHEAT1004 Music Theatre Musicianship 1B at the University of Adelaide

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