Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7034
Title: Musical Theatre Singing 4
Long Title: Musical Theatre Singing 4
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This is the fourth in a progressive skills-centered module. The student will learn to sing with technical security and mature stylistic awareness
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate secure technical skills in a wide variety of styles and vocal qualities
LO2 Present vocal exercises and studies from legit to contemporary demonstrating acquired vocal techniques and resonance strategies
LO3 Present a programme of musical theatre repertoire demonstrating acquired technical skills, contrasting styles and enhanced acting through song
LO4 Continue the development of vocal wellness strategies for solo and ensemble performance, including the ability to identify vocal fatigue.
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
Development of technical proficiency and stylistic diversity through exercises, and the exploration of appropriate repertoire
Analysis
Analysis of technical considerations and characterisation of era-specific repertoire in both legit and contemporary disciplines
Repertory Study
Exploration of era-specific repertoire integrating independent research of the development of music theatre genres and styles
Performance Skills
Continued development of the ability to integrate technical singing skills with other performance skills, such as storytelling, acting through song, and the use of appropriate movement in solo performance
Vocal Wellness
Continued development of vocal wellness strategies for solo and ensemble performance
Reflective Practice
Reflection on practice and progress, by means of a weekly journal submission on Canvas
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation of technical skills and exercises, performance of prescribed repertory, performance of two contrasting musical theatre songs.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Reflection on learning process 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 the student's commitment and diligence through weekly evaluation of technical exercises, repertory and sight reading
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 vocal ensemble Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent learning 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
  • Joan Melton. (2011), One Voice; Integrating Singing & Theatre Voice, Waveland Pr Inc, p.141, [ISBN: 9781577667711].
  • Matthew Syed. (2011), Bounce, Fourth Estate (GB), [ISBN: 978-0007350544].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • David F.Oswald. (2005), Acting for Singers; Creating Believable Singing Characters, OUP USA, p.264, [ISBN: 9780195145403].
  • Robert Gordon. (2016), British Musical Theatre since 1950, Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, p.288, [ISBN: 9781472584366].
  • Various. (2018), 21st Century Musical Theatre; Women's Edition, Hal Leonard, p.368, [ISBN: 9781540020796].
  • Various. (2014), 21st Century Musical Theatre ;Men's Edition, Hal Leonard, p.391, [ISBN: 9781480396258].
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 4 Mandatory