2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Performing and Visual Arts

School of Theatre Arts and Dance

MT 101 Musical Theatre Sight Singing and Ear Training

Musical Theatre Majors only. Basics of ear training and sight singing are covered utilizing a musical theatre repertoire. Repeatable, no limitations.

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MT 160 Class Piano for Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre Majors only. Develop basic piano skills in hamonization, sightreading, repertorie and technique. Repeatable, no limitations.

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MT 161 Introduction to Musical Theatre Performance

(2 lecture; 1 laboratory) Prerequisite: THEA 160. This class is designed to provide the beginning musical theatre student with the basic mechanical, analytical and physical skills needed to perform musical theatre.

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MT 169 Applied Voice: Individual Voice Study

Hours arranged. Majors Only and Consent of Instructor. This is an individualized class setting where student and teacher work exclusively with the technical and musical aspects of the voice student in a one-on-one setting. There will be a great deal of feedback from the instructor. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.

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MT 250 Voice Class for Musical Theatre I

(2 contact hours per week). Required of all Musical Theatre majors in the dance and acting emphases. Beginning instruction in singing. Study will involve the elements of a basic technique for singing and an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the voice.

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MT 251 Voice Class for Musical Theatre II

(2 contact hours per week). Prerequisite: MT 250. Required of all Musical Theatre majors in the dance and acting emphases. Continuation of concepts learned in MT 250 in greater depth and detail. Emphasis will be placed on developing musicianship, more independent learning and greater accuracy in singing.

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MT 260 Acting in Musical Theatre

Prerequisite: THEA 160. Musical Theatre or Voice Majors only. A step-by-step process approach to acting a song. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the event/discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationship/choices and action clarification.

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MT 261 Singing for Actors

Acting Emphasis only or consent of instructor. Basic singing technique for actors. Student will study both theory and practical application of vocal technique as it applies to musical theatre and musical theatre auditioning.

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MT 285 Performance in Musical Theatre

Consent of instructor. Practical experience in the production of a musical. Techniques of acting, singing, dancing, directing and other facets necessary for preparation of a show for public performance will be offered. Repeatable, no limitations.

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MT 296 Musical Theatre History

American musical theatre and its development from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis on research. (LAC, gtP)

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MT 342 Workshop in Directing Musical Theatre

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: THEA 240. A study of specific techniques required for the director for production of various musical theatre styles and production problems.

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MT 350 Advanced Musical Theatre Voice Class I

(2 contact hours per week). Musical Theatre Majors only. This class is designed to further develop artistic, qualitative and healthy musical theatre vocal performance technique and repertoire.

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MT 351 Advanced Musical Theatre Voice Class II

(2 contact hours per week) Prerequisite: MT 350. Required of all Musical Theatre majors. Continuation of concepts learned in MT 350 in greater detail and depth.

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MT 360 Scene Study in Musical Theatre

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: MT 260; two semesters of study in voice. Musical theatre literature explored through the study of period and style. The laboratory experience will include singing, dancing and acting. Laboratory section may be repeated.

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MT 369 Individual Performance in Musical Theatre Voice

Hours arranged. Required of all Musical Theatre majors. Advanced instruction in Musical Theatre vocal styles, involving technique for safe singing and basic anatomy and physiology of the voice. Repeatable, maximum of eight credits.

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MT 370 Musical Theatre Dance

Prerequisites: DNCE 166, DNCE 170, DNCE 175. Gain knowledge and skill in the techniques and styles of dance required in musical theatre. Repeatable, no limitations.

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MT 390 Advanced Musical Theatre Scene Study

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: MT 360. This course will further the student’s act/sing technique with a focus on advanced partnering.

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MT 407 Individual Coaching in Musical Theatre Repertory

Consent of Instructor. This class provides the advanced student with professional coaching in musical theatre techniques for their audition package.

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MT 465 Musical Theatre Workshop

(2 Lecture; 2 Laboratory) Consent of instructor. Study of the role preparation and styles, particularly developing the necessary skills to prepare audition materials. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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MT 470 Senior Project in Musical Theatre

Consent of instructor. Co-requisite: MT 407. Qualified seniors in musical theatre major only. Practical experience in the preparation and performance of a musical theatre role study.

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MT 485 Performance in Musical Theatre

Consent of instructor. Practical experience in the production of a musical. Techniques of acting, singing, dancing, directing and other facets in preparing a show for public performance. Repeatable, no limitations.

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