Music
Theatre (MUTH)
170—Music Theatre Laboratory, 2 Cr.
This
course focuses on performance requirements and techniques for the singing,
dancing actor, including the process of preparation to performance and the
stylistic differences between genres. The course utilizes material from
existing music theatre literature in a variety of musical styles. Solo and
ensemble participation is expected of students. Restricted to music theatre
majors. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be
repeated for credit.
171—Private Voice Lessons, 1 or 2 Cr.
Private voice instruction. Restricted
to music theatre and theatre majors. Restricted to students with freshman or
sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.
300—Acting For Singers, 3 Cr.
This
course explores the principles and practice of acting through song and verse.
Its purpose is to explore a variety of theoretical and practical approaches
that provide an integration of acting, vocal and stylistic techniques, so each
supports and strengthens the other. Restricted to music and music theatre majors.
326—Music Theatre Scene Study, 3 Cr.
This course focuses on scene study and
character development for the musical theatre performer, building upon the
acting, voice, and dance foundations presented in THTR 107, 147, 121, 207 and
155, dance courses, and MUTH 170, 171, students will work to address the acting
and stylistic requirements of the musical theatre genre and the requirements of
the musical score. Prerequisites: THTR 207, four credits 170 (music theatre
majors); or THTR 207 (theatre majors); or 300 and concurrent enrollment in MUVO
370 (music majors.) Restricted to music theatre and theatre majors and music
majors by consent of instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or
higher. May be repeated for credit.
338—Music Theatre History and
Literature: to 1943, 3 Cr.
A survey of major music theatre forms
from their origins to 1943, this course provides a basic foundation for music
theatre study. These forms will be studied and discussed in relation to the
developmental nature of the genre, as well as its cultural significance.
Attention will be given to specific social and cultural events that influenced
writers and composers. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.
Prerequisite: ENGL 104. W
339—Music Theatre History and
Literature: 1943 to Present, 3 Cr.
A survey of music theatre history and
literature from 1943 to the present, this course provides an understanding of
the continuing development of music theatre into the present day. Attention
will be given to the writers and composers who greatly influenced and/or
continue to influence the development of the form. Restricted to students with
junior standing or higher. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
370—Music Theatre Laboratory, 2 Cr.
This
course focuses on performance requirements and techniques for the singing,
dancing actor, including the process of preparation to performance and the
stylistic differences between genres. The course utilizes material from
existing music theatre literature in a variety of musical styles. Solo and
ensemble participation is expected of students. Restricted to music theatre
majors. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated
for credit.
371—Private Voice Lessons, 1 or 2 Cr.
Private voice instruction. Restricted
to music theatre and theatre majors. Restricted to students with junior or
senior standing. May be repeated for credit.
490—Senior Project, 1 Cr.
This
senior-level capstone course allows students to work on a faculty-approved 30
minute recital of musical scenes, songs, monologues, and dance.