INTERMEDIATE VOICE TRAINING

THEATRE 250

Focuses on developing fundamental acting techniques (voice, characterization, physicality) and learn to apply skills in individual performance and scene study of contemporary dramatic texts.

MUSIC 463

Acting and stagecraft skills, including text-targeted work, with a focus on the dramatic aspects of the operatic craft. Text work in will involve a step-by-step process designed to facilitate the assimilation of English and foreign-language texts in rehearsal and performance. Work in these areas will be applied to arias and scenes from the operatic and theatrical repertoire.

MUSIC 257

Performance of scenes from standard operas, including singing, accompanying, and dramatic action; instruction in voice projection, posture, and gesture; problems of staging, lighting, costuming, and scenery. Contact School of Music for audition information

THEATRE 140

Introduces and explores the fundamentals and discipline of voice and speech. Provides a foundation from which the student will begin to access and engage healthful, practical, and creative vocal and speech function. Introduction to methods of expression for acting and public speaking.

MUSPERF 205

Individual voice instruction for majors.