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A certificate in musical theatre offers students a dynamic and immersive education in the art of combining acting, singing and dancing to tell compelling stories on stage.
This program equips aspiring performers with the foundational skills needed to excel in the fast-paced world of musical theatre. The curriculum emphasizes vocal technique, choreography, character development and performance.
Required Courses | 12 credits
Voice for Musical Theatre I introduces students to skills on speech, diction, pitch, analysis, and interpretation through various styles of period and contemporary musical theatre works. Solo and ensemble application of singing techniques, preparation, and presentation.
3.0 Credit(s)
Voice for Musical Theatre II develops students' skills on speech, diction, pitch, analysis, and interpretation through various styles of period and contemporary musical theatre works. Solo and ensemble application of singing techniques, preparation, and presentation.
3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on basic acting skills as they apply to musical theater. In particular, students will focus on working with elevated text and the transitions from scene into song.
3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on advanced acting skills as they apply to musical theater. In particular students will focus on working with elevated text and the transitions from scene into song as well as musical interludes, dance breaks, and reprises.
3.0 Credit(s)
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