Fall 2026

Storytelling on Stage: Introduction to Musical Theater and Opera

Introduction to musical theater and opera in Europe and America, focusing on storytelling through music and drama.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Margaret Butler3.0/5

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The course is rated as very easy with a difficulty rating of 1.

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MUSIC 105

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 2.00/5 from 14 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 1.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews

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Margaret Butler is described as knowledgeable, caring, and sweet, with relaxed discussions. This single review highlights her positive teaching style and approachability.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.77 GPA, 87.8% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.65 GPA, 84.8% A/AB (n=46 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.63 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=45 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Margaret Butler is the current instructor for MUSIC 105. Historical reviews for Charles Dill highlight his passion and engaging lectures, which make opera intriguing for non-majors. Reviewers note that attending lectures and taking notes is essential for success on exams.

CHARLES DILL is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MARGARET BUTLER is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction31 / 600

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Student experience

the class

Professor Margaret Butler is described as amazing, knowledgeable, and caring, with relaxed discussions.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.77 GPA, 87.8% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.65 GPA, 84.8% A/AB (n=46 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.63 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=45 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The course is rated as very easy with a difficulty rating of 1.

Students appreciate the relaxed discussion environment and the instructor's sweet and caring nature.

Topics

  • Histories and formations of musical theater and opera
  • Relationships to culture and society
  • Principal creators and performers
  • Relationships to film and other media
  • Treatments of race, class, gender, and other issues

Skills

  • Analyzing storytelling through music and drama interaction

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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MUSIC 105 · Fall 2026

Storytelling on Stage: Introduction to Musical Theater and Opera

Recorded 2026-09-07
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