Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Principal Study Music Theatre (Singing)

• Unit Code

  MTH2117

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit develops fundamental interpretive and technical skills (singing), relating to music theatre. Technical skills are consolidated through the performance of repertoire from a variety of music theatre styles. The student continues to develop skills in performance and criticism. Performance skills will be studied with an emphasis on language and interpretation of the lyric.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from MTH1002

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CON1001, CON1004, CON1024, CON1028, CON1029, MUS1217

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical and interpretative ability suited to their voice type.
2. Evaluate musical performances.
3. Perform a varied programme of solo works in a variety of styles.
4. Perform in a solo setting.

Unit Content

1. Performance criticism through performance practice class.
2. Performing in front of an audience of the students peers.
3. Solo repertoire.
4. Technical singing exercises

Additional Learning Experience Information

Individual voice lessons, performance practice

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Students are required to obtain sheet music, scale and study books, and other materials as detailed by the Principal Study lecturer.
• Craig, D. (1997). On singing onstage. New York: Applause.
• De Brett, T. (1996). Discover your voice. London: Schott.
• Hampton, M., & Acker, B. (1997). The vocal vision. New York: Applause.
• Kenny, J. (1987). Becoming a singing performer. Dugoque: William C. Brown.
• Melton, J. (2007). Singing in musical theatre. Allworth Press.
• Legge, A. (2002). The art of auditioning. London: Peters.
• Mapleson, P. (1994). Auditioning for musicals. Sydney: Currency.
• Nelson, S. (2002). Singing with your whole self. London: Scarecrow Press.
• Riggs, S. (1998). Singing for the stars. Van Nuys: Alfred.
• Kayes, G. (2004). Singing and the actor. A & C Black Publishers.
• Cook, O. (2004). Singing with your own voice. London: Nick Hern.
• Kosarin, O. (1983). The singing actor. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall.

^ Mandatory reference

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