Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7029
Title: Musical Theatre Singing 3
Long Title: Musical Theatre Singing 3
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The third in a progressive series of skills-centered modules. This enables the student to further develop technique and performance skills in different styles of music theatre singing
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate developing technical fluency, including the ability to apply the appropriate resonance strategies
LO2 Present vocal exercises and studies appropriate to both legit and contemporary vocal styles
LO3 Perform a programme of repertoire specific to a prescribed era of Music Theatre to demonstrate technical and interpretive skills relevant to all genres of musical theatre
LO4 Develop an understanding of vocal health, including the ability to warm up the voice safely, and in a variety of styles
LO5 Reflect on learning, research and practice methods
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Technique
To acquire technical stability and an understanding of vocal resonance, qualities and systems through individually tailored exercises
Analysis
Analysis of era-specific musical theatre repertoire identifying different techniques required for legit and contemporary vocal styles
Repertory Studies
Study of musical theatre song forms and types appropriate to a specific era for both legit and contemporary styles
Performance Skills
Growing ability to integrate technical singing skills with other performance skills, such as storytelling, acting through song and use of appropriate movement
Vocal Wellness
Continued awareness and development of vocal wellness measures for solo and ensemble performance
Reflective Practice
Reflect on learning research and individual practice through weekly submission on Canvas
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Reflection on learning and practice methods
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of student's commitment and application throughout the course of study through weekly class based assessment of technical exercises and repertoire
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation of technical exercises and studies, performance of prescribed music theatre repertory, performance of a previously unseen song
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Weekly individual vocal lesson Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Weekly group class Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual practice and research Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Norman Spivey, Mary Saunders-Barton. (2018), Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act, Plural Publishing Inc, [ISBN: 978-163550037].
  • Gillyanne Kayes. (2007), Singing and the Actor, A & C Black, p.208, [ISBN: 9780713668230].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joan Melton. (2007), Singing in Musical Theatre, Allworth Press, p.240, [ISBN: 9781581154825].
  • Scott McMillin. (2014), The Musical as a Drama, Princeton University Press, p.250, [ISBN: 0691164625].
  • Richard Kislan. (1996), The Musical;Alook at American Musical Theatre, Applause Theatre Book Publishers, p.272, [ISBN: 9781557832177].
  • Robert Gordon. (2016), British Musical Theatre since 1950, Bloomsbury Metheun Drama, p.288, [ISBN: 9781472584366].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 3 Mandatory