Course Descriptions

An introduction to the musical theatre repertoire and the singing, dancing and acting skills necessary for performance.

A continuation of MUTH 116, using a variety of musical repertoire in performance.

This course will survey the roots of musical theatre, from theatre's origins through to the modern American musical. Highlighted theatrical developments will be explored in the context of historical, political, social, and/or cultural themes.

This course is designed to teach the basic techniques of ballet, jazz and tap through a series of exercises and choreographed numbers.

A continuation of MUTH 170.

This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during practical work on productions. Students in the Musical Theatre program will take part in a concert style production of a musical, performed in the Arbutus Studio at the end of term.

This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during practical work on productions. Students in the Musical Theatre program rehearse and perform in a fully staged and costumed musical for a several week run. This practical application of the techniques learned throughout the previous terms will culminate in a production. Students must also prepare a cabaret show consisting of five songs with patter, which will be performed at the end of term in the Arbutus Studio Theatre.

An introduction to the acting techniques and technical skills needed to perform on camera.

A continuation of MUTH 210.

A continuation of the exploration of musical theatre repertoire through working in partners using script and song. A Pop/Rock unit will be explored using the physical and vocal styles required for this type of performance.

A continuation of the exploration of musical theatre repertoire, with an emphasis on more complicated technique, harmonies, and choreography.

The goal of this course is to continue to learn and perfect the techniques begun in Dance I and II and to move into more complicated styles and choreography.

In this course the student will continue to learn and perfect the techniques begun in Dance I, II, III and IV and to move into more complicated styles, quick pick up of choreography, as well as group choreography assignments.

This capstone course prepares students for the Graduation Showcase, which is a culmination of their training to date. The final performance will serve as an introduction to professional industry members and will provide students with an opportunity to start their careers.

Students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of dance if they choose the choreographic assignment. Students will choreograph a short piece and perform the practical work necessary to produce an advanced dance performance. Students will also get the opportunity to perform in and produce a smaller cast, non-musical show presented in the first term.

This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during practical work on productions. Students in the Musical Theatre Program will rehearse and perform in a fully staged and costumed musical for a several week run. This practical application of the techniques learned throughout the previous terms will culminate in a production.

An advanced acting course required for work on the stage and in front of the camera. Students will experience studio training and projects which are designed to improve their technique in stage and screen acting. Embodiment, presence, specificity and authenticity are considered to be key terms in the evaluation of this work.

Continued exploration of more complex musical theatre repertoire, with an emphasis on advanced technique in acting, singing and dancing. Students will add a variety of songs to their expanding repertoire and will perform them in master class format. Students will perform at a variety of events in the outside community to increase their personal and social responsibility through civic engagement.

To continue the exploration of Musical Theatre repertoire from MUTH 316, with an emphasis on advanced technique, harmonies and choreography. Students will add different styles of music to their expanding repertoire, and will continue to build upon their audition book. At the end of the term, students will showcase their solo repertoire and their ensemble choreography in a public setting in order to allow theatre professionals to view their work. This term end performance will form part of their final mark.

This course will further the development of general vocal skills and advanced musicianship. Students will review and improve upon their ensemble skills, sight reading and advanced harmony. In addition to the ensemble study, students will work on musical expectations of an audition: sight reading of solo repertoire, and small ensemble (quartet/sextet).

This course is a continuation of 318 and will further the development of general vocal skills and advanced musicianship. In addition to the ensemble study, students will work in a studio setting to learn about recording the sung and spoken voice. Students will also get an opportunity to learn the ADR process, and expand their knowledge base in the voice recording industry.

Students will experience studio training and projects which are designed to improve alignment, breath capacity, vocal power, articulation and the exploration of various dialects. Embodiment, presence, specificity and authenticity are considered to be key terms in the evaluation of this work.

This advanced dance course will enable Musical Theatre students to continue the progress of their skill development to the advanced level. Students will be expected to recognize and execute advanced level dance skills in the areas of ballet, jazz and tap. Through weekly technique classes, students will be assessed for individual progress. An audition format will be introduced this year, which will prepare students for the dance auditions that each will encounter upon graduation from this program.

This course is a continuation of MUTH 370, and will enable Musical Theatre students to further continue the progress of their skill development to the advanced level. Students will be expected to recognize and execute advanced level dance skills in the areas of ballet, jazz and tap. Through weekly technique classes, students will be assessed for individual progress. An audition format will be introduced this year, which will prepare students for the dance auditions that each will encounter upon graduation from this program. In this term, Ballet and freestyle auditions will be added to the Jazz and Tap auditions from last term.