Course overview
This course aims to develop an understanding of theoretical and compositional approaches to musical theatre. Extending from Music Theatre Musicianship 2A, the course will explore compositional and analytical concepts through the development of keyboard musicianship skills, analytical assignments and the development of a small portfolio of original works. While equipping students with a knowledge of compositional and analytical practices, the course also enables students to appreciate music theatre in its wider historical and cultural context, and explores some of the continuities that extend beyond the chronological frame.
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.