Musical Theatre Majors only. Basics of ear training and sight singing are covered utilizing a musical theatre repertoire. Repeatable, no limitations.
Musical Theatre Majors only. Develop basic piano skills in hamonization, sightreading, repertorie and technique. Repeatable, no limitations.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
American musical theatre and its development from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis on research. (LAC, gtP)
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: MT 360. This course will further the student’s act/sing technique with a focus on advanced partnering.
Consent of Instructor. This class provides the advanced student with professional coaching in musical theatre techniques for their audition package.
(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.
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.
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.