MUS 150 - Advanced Musical Theater Workshop

3 Contact Hours, 1 Credits
0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of MUS 148. Advanced movement and singing to enhance projection and communication capabilities in musical theater. Includes exercise in stage movement, staging and memorization of scenes, performance and musical theater, and reevaluation and practice.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 148
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced skills for musical and vocal communication.
Demonstrate advanced poise and control over stage nerves.
Demonstrate advanced ability to use body language to communicate to the audience.
Demonstrate advanced ability to audition.
Demonstrate advanced ability to perform.

Outline:

Exercise in Stage Movement for Musical Theater
1. Body language
2. Mood projection
3. Dialogue
4. Entrance and exit
Staging and Memorization of Scenes for Musical Theater
1. Exploration of musical theater repertoire
2. Vocal range and rhythmic considerations
3. Stage blocking for maximum vocal effect
Performance and Musical Theater
Reevaluation and Practice