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1 Course Description: Putnam High School Musical Theatre Teacher: Ms. Fadrowski Phone: (860) Ext Level: College Prep NEW MUSIC DEPARTMENT WEBSITE!! This course will give students an opportunity to learn about music through performance and study of Musical Theatre. This course is a broad overview of the history, styles, works and artists of the musical theatre genre. Both theoretical and practical, this course covers basic musical theatre performing, vocal production, movement and music theory. Course Description/Objectives: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the vocabulary of musical theater Students will demonstrate an ability to interpret and analyze a variety of musical theatre styles Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of musical theatre in student the book, musical score, lyrics and staging requirements Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of music theatre Students will demonstrate an appreciation for musical theatre performance Required Materials: 1-inch Black 3-ring binder (please speak to me personally if you are financially unable to purchase) Pencils (No Pens) ** Black binders are part of daily grades and are required for participation in this class** Paper to take notes on Expectations: 1. Follow all rules of the student handbook 2. Students need to be in class everyday and on time 3. Every student will come to class prepared with; Pencil Black 3-ring Binder Homework/assignments 4. By the time the bell rings students should be seated with their binder and pencil 5. Ask questions! 6. Take pride in your personal accomplishments and show support for your peers and yourself. 7. Remember: if you re early, you re on time; if you re on time, you re late. Grading: Daily Grade: Attendance/Tardy/Participation/Behavior: 25% Quizzes/Homework: 15% Exams/Tests: 20% Projects/Presentations: 20% Papers: 20%

2 Daily Grade: Participation and being prepared for class is the main grade for this class and will be part of your daily grade. Each student will receive 10 points as part of their daily grade. It is broken down as follows: Daily Grade Breakdown Tardy Prepared with black notebook and assignments Participation Points Rewarded 2 Points 3 Points 5 Points Tardy: First 4 unexcused tardies is a 20 minute teacher detention. 5 th tardy or more is an office referral. Extra Help: Please do not hesitate to come and see me for extra help!! My door is always open for all students. I can also be contacted via . Late Work: For every day an assignment is late, 10 points will be taken off the final grade. If a quiz is missed the student must make it up the next day they are present to class. Extra Credit: At any point in time throughout the semester students can go see a live theatre production. Students are asked to submit a ticket or program, as well as a 2 page review. Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: Any cell phones/electronic devices that are seen in class or makes a sound during class, will be confiscated and will be returned to the student at the end of the school day. The use of cellular/electronic devices are prohibited by the school handbook. Course Requirements All students will write a paper on a composer or lyricist of his/her choosing Students will work in teams on a variety of projects highlighting the various components of musical theatre including script analysis, character analysis, context, history, style, musical scoring and production. Students will watch musical theatre productions during class and reflect on them. Students will learn about improvisation and acting techniques Students will learn about applying stage make-up

3 Brief Course Overview: History of Musical Theatre Overview of American and European Theatres Brief discussion of Opera and Operetta 20 th Century overview present time Classical Singing Rodgers and Hammerstein South Pacific Oklahoma King and I Carousel Sound of Music Bernstein West Side Story Candide On the Town Monologues Lerner and Loewe My Fair Lady Camelot Gilbert and Sullivan The Mikado 1960 s Rock Musical/Pop Singing Hair Les Miserable Andrew Lloyd Webber Phantom of the Opera Jesus Christ Superstar Cats Cabaret Wicked Rent Wizard of Oz Disney and Broadway Dance Movement Fosse Homosexuality in Broadway La Cage Aux Folles George Hearn

4 Ms. Fadrowski s Syllabus Parent signature Sheet To ensure that parents/guardians and students are aware of the guidelines and expectations for this class, please sign, date and return this page only with your student. Students receive homework credit for returning this sheet. I appreciate your time and cooperation. NEW MUSIC DEPARTMENT WEBSITE: Parents, please view our new website for upcoming concerts, events, future PMA meetings, and fundraisers. I will be posting things throughout the year on each class website. I can also be contacted through the website if you need to get a hold of me. Student Name Print: Student Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Please complete the following information: Father / Guardian: Mother / Guardian: Address: Zip: Best phone number to reach you? What is the best means to contact you? Phone or ? Is there anything you feel I should know about your child to help them be more successful in my class?

5 PARENT PERMISSION FOR VIDEO VEWING PLEASE PUT A CHECK BY THE MOVIES YOU HAVE OBJECTIONS TO AND DO NOT WANT YOUR STUDENTS TO VIEW Rated G Fiddler on the Roof Smokey Joe s Café The Wizard of OZ Cinderella South Pacific King and I Camelot Jesus Christ Superstar Bye Bye Birdie Annie Guys and Dolls Sound of Music Carousel My Fair Lady The Mikado Cats Rated PG Les Miserable 10 th and 25 th Anniversary Grease Hairspray Into the Woods Oklahoma On the Town Fosse Rated PG-13 Chicago Moulin Rouge Sweeney Todd (1982) Burlesque Rated R Rent (Live on Broadway) Wicked West Side Story Cabaret Glee Evita Candide Hair Rent Phantom of the Opera Mama Mia Sweeney Todd (2007) La Cage Aux Folles Parent/Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Date