MUS 114 - Show Choir 2

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a musical theatre ensemble.  It addresses vocal and dance techniques common in musical theatre repertoire.  Classroom activities include exercises designed to develop students’ vocal and dance skills; song interpretation; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and staged performances.  Show Choir 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Show Choir 1.

1. Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
2. Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
3. Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
5. Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
6. Evaluate performances.

1. Musical theatre repertoire
2. Vocal techniques
3. Dance techniques
4. Solo and ensemble techniques
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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