Opera and Musical Theatre
Source: www.stolaf.edu
Topic: Voice Acting
Sort Desciption: A. Voice production and technique sufficient to present complete roles in full productions. Performance Studies - Voice. Theatre 130 - Introduction to ...
Content Inside: St. Olaf College course offerings for those interested in Opera and Musical Theatre following the Standards and Guidelines published by the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Theatre The Common Body of Knowledge and Skills for Career Entry Potential singer-actors graduating from high school with career aspirations in opera or musical theatre face a wide variety of choices concerning the structure of training which will prepare them for careers as performing professionals. These include degree programs, private study, and apprentice programs in professional companies. While there is no specific structure, format, or schedule of training which will be effective in every case, the singer-actor ready to embark on a professional career must possess a body of knowledge and skills. This intellectual and technical equipment may be gained in a variety of ways; however, the practicing professional demonstrates an integration and assimilation of the following. A. Voice production and technique sufficient to present complete roles in full productions. Performance Studies - Voice Theatre 130 - Introduction to Acting Music 164 - Voice Class Theatre 165 - Lyric Theatre I Music 167 - Alexander Technique Theatre 200 - Voice and Phonetics Music 266 - Lyric Theatre II Music 367 - Lyric Theatre III (Performance Workshop) Music 364 - Vocal Pedagogy B. Vocal interpretation and role preparation skills which enable understanding and performance of roles in a wide variety of styles and formats. Knowledge of the opera and/or musical theatre repertory, the history of its development, and the relationship of this history to styles of performance. Performance Studies - Voice Music 164 - Voice Class Music 281/282 - Vocal Solo Literature I & II Music 241/242 - History and Literature of Music Music 341 - Music of the Renaissance Music 342 - Music of the Baroque Era Music 343 - Music of the Classical and Romantic Eras Music 344 - Musi ...
