Music Theatre Musicianship 1B

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MUSI 1901
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Course ID
204308
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

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.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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