100 10291
120 Introduction to Musical Theater (SCP) 921
130 Audtion and Performance Techniques
140 on going
150 9-12
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170 1
180 
210 01.2 The Arts - Music
211 1.0.1
212 1.0.2
213 7.0.1
214 7.0.2
215 7.5.1
216 7.5.2
220 01.2 The Arts - Music
221 1.5.1
222 1.5.2
223 1.5.3
224 6.0.3
225 6.9.2
226 7.9.2
230 01.3 The Arts - Theatre
231 6.0.5
232 7.0.2
233 8.9.3
234 8.9.4
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236 
240 01.3 The Arts - Theatre
241 1.0.2
242 2.0.1
243 2.0.2
244 2.5.3
245 3.0.2
246 6.0.2
250 23.1 Language Arts - Reading and Responding
251 4.00.1
252 4.0.1
253 4.5.2
254 4.9.2
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256 
300 How does one present themselves in the best possible way in an audition?
300 
300 What constitutes characteristically healthy singing?
300 
300 How does the performer communicate different emotions and ideas through singing and acting?
300 
300 How does one provide constructive criticism for a performance?
300 
300 What factors should be considered when choosing a musical?
300 
400 The purpose of this unit is to help the students become better and more confident performers.  Each student will be required to act and sing by themselves and with their peers.  We will discuss and execute:
400      * the do's and don'ts of an audition situation.  
400      * How to write a performance resume
400      *Special attention will also be paid to the singing voice: what are the characteristics of a healthy sound, what is the correct singing posture, what is the difference between breath support and breath control, how does one project the singing voice?
400      *Spoken and sung articulation
400      *How one would approach a ballad differently than a comic or up tempo song
400      *What are the important things to be aware of when singing a duet
400      *Memorization techniques
400      *Stage directions and blocking
400      *How to add expression to songs and spoken dialogue
400      *How body language can help or hurt a performance
400      *How to write a theatrical review
400      *What factors to consider when choosing a musical for your venue
500 IN this unit, the student will be able to:
500      *demonstrate healthy singing
500      *perform using good sung or spoken diction
500      *Compose a performance resume
500      *Discuss and demonstrate the do's and don'ts in an audition situation
500      *Perform from memory solos, duets, monologues and scenes of contrasting styles and emotions
500      *Analyze a performance and provide constructive criticism using appropriate theatrical and musical terminology
500      *Examine and draw conclusions as to what type of musical would suit your venue best
500 
600 In this unit, each student will:
600      *Discuss and demonstrate the "do's and don'ts" in an audition situation
600      *Prepare and perform at least two solos and one duet of their choosing from a musical.  If the size of the class and time permits, it is preferable to have the students perform a ballad and an up tempo piece.  These performances are spread out over the semester
600      *Prepare and perform a solo or duet from an assigned compser- entire class sings Rogers and Hammerstein, Sondheim, etc.
600      *Prepare and perform in a mock audition- including filling out audition sheets, presenting a resume and headshot
600      *Perform a monologue 
600      *Perform in a short scene with their classmates- incorporating props, costumes and minimal set
600      *Have constructive criticism presented to their performances via class discussions
600      *Learn how to write a theaterical review
600      *Choose a musical that will be appropriate for a given venue.  The students will work in groups for their final project.
600  
700 Assessments for this unit will be as follows:
700      *Solo and duet performances: Did they sing the correct pitches and rhythms?  Did they project their voice?  Was the song sung with a characteristically warm, healthy singing voice?  Was the emotion of the song expressed in the voice, on the face and with the body?  Did the student use correct singing posture?  In a duet, did the two performers interact with each other?  Was the song/duet memorized?
700 
700      *Monologues and short scenes:  Did the student project their voice?  Was the emotion of the monologue or scene expressed in the voice, on the face and with the body?  Did the student (s) use correct stage movement: i.e. not up staging, turning the wrong way, using the correct hand to gesture, etc.?  In a scene, did the actors interact well with each other?  Was the monologue/scene memorized?
700 
700      *Mock Audition:  Did the student present him/herself in a confident manner?  Did the student project his/her voice?  Did the student perform the audition material in a strong and confident manner?  Was the student's resume well contruced and easy to read?  Was the student articulate when speaking to the "audition committee"?
700 
700      *Theatrical Review- student will be required to write theatrical reviews on performances watched during class as well as for a live performance.
800 If time permits, it is a great experience for the students to take turns directing a short scene staring their peers.  If the class size is too large, this is very difficult to incorparate into the semester.  However, with smaller classes, this can be feasible and a wonderful experience for all.
820 Music Theater Vocal Anthologies
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