Musical Theatre

Classes

THMT 042 : Ele. Ear Tr/S.S. I

Explore the concepts and techniques of sight singing. Study a variety of methodologies including, interval training, movable and immovable and relative pitch memory.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Intro to Music Theory for Musical Theatre (THMT 041)

THMT 043 : Ear Train/SS II Music Thea

Learn the study of reading music as a singer, pitch recognition and prediction and further analysis and training of melodic and harmonic singing. Study material from 20th century American (and international) Musical Theater pedagogy. Understand a variety of ways of quickly reading, understanding and performing musical theater works.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Ear Training / Sight Singing for Musical Theatre I (THMT 042)

THMT 044 : Musical Theatre Standards

Learn to utilize the skills of previous Ear Training courses to familiarize students with the general canon of American Musical Theatre repertoire. 

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Ear Training / Sight Singing for Musical Theatre II (THMT 043)

THMT 061 : Ballet I

Learn the foundational skills of ballet technique. For Theatre Arts Dance majors and minors only.

Credits

2

THMT 062 : Ballet II

Learn intermediate skills of ballet technique. For Theatre Arts Dance majors and minors only.

Credits

2

THMT 065 : Tap I-Majors Only

Learn the foundational skills of tap technique. For Theatre Arts Musical Theatre/Dance majors and minors only.

Credits

2

THMT 066 : Tap II

Learn the intermediate skills of tap technique. For Theatre Arts Musical Theatre/Dance majors and minors only.

Credits

2

THMT 067 : Jazz I-Majors Only

Study beginning contemporary and specific technique (traditional jazz dance, Luigi, Giordani, etc.).

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Spring semester only.

THMT 102 : Music Theatre Tech II-Majors

Explore the synthesis of musical theater through the study of scene-to-song, duets and movement.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Musical Theatre Techniques I (THMT 101)

THMT 103 : Music Thea Tech III-Mjrs Only

Learn the concepts of storytelling through song and movement, as taught in Musical Theater Techniques I and II, through mounting a one-act book musical.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Musical Theatre Techniques II (THMT 102)

THMT 104 : Music Theatre Tech IV-Majors

Learn to successful complete a 35-45 minute solo cabaret presentation. Understand how classes, workshops, seminars, symposia and other supplemental coursework are all designed to culminate in a high quality performance.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Musical Theatre Techniques III (THMT 103)


THMT 105 : History of Musical Theatre

Learn the the development, progression, contributions, and structure of the musical theatre form. Study related forms such as opera and musical comedy.

Credits

3

THMT 111 : Voice - Music Thea-Mjrs Only

Learn about the anatomy/physiology of the voice, its usage, and fundamental exercises on building foundational vocal technique (breathing, support and placement labs).

Credits

1

THMT 112 : Voice - Music Thea-Mjrs Only

Learn foundational vocal technique study through smaller group labs. Study culminates in a Freshman Showcase where material in conjunction with other musical theatre elements are applied in an open performance.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Voice for Musical Theatre I (THMT 111)

THMT 113 : Voice - Music Thea-Mjrs Only

Explore the uniqueness of individual voices and how to healthily use them. Understand how to unify the registers of the voice across the passagio (una voce). Study the application of foundational techniques through limited, directed literature (classical vocalises and traditional musical theater), and begin wedding technique with artistic expression.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Voice for Musical Theatre II (THMT 112)

THMT 115 : Voice - Music Thea-Mjrs Only

Study private instruction to build on concepts and experience from Voice for Musical Theater IV. Explore more advanced vocal techniques through more difficult and varied song selections. Use performances (Wednesdays at Noon) to further develop skills in applying vocal technique to aid in storytelling.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Voice for Musical Theatre IV (THMT 114)

THMT 116 : Voice - Music Thea-Mjrs Only

Learn advanced vocal technique and storytelling. Understand performance development through Wednesdays at Noon performances. Explore a much larger and broader repertoire of material.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Voice for Musical Theatre V (THMT 115)

THMT 117 : Voice-Music Thea-Mjrs Only

Explore choosing material for the final Senior Cabaret as well as identify songs and formally develop the Audition Book. Study a variety of genres of music, including pop, R&B, gospel, rock, etc.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Voice for Musical Theatre I through VI

THMT 118 : Voice - Music Thea-Mjrs Only

Explore the quality vocal execution of the final Senior Cabaret. Study for the Audition Book and any additional vocal material.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Voice for Musical Theatre VII (THMT 117)

THMT 201 : Independent Study

Explore a course in independent academic inquiry related to musical theatre. Instructor approval required.

Credits

3