COURSE APPROVAL DOCUMENT Southeast Missouri State University Department: The Conservatory of Theatre and Dance Course No. TH 401 Title of Course: Private Voice for Musical Theatre III Date: 09/27/16 I. Catalog Description: Please check: x New Revision Senior level principles of singing and vocal technique for musical theatre. May be repeated for credit. (1 credit) II. Pre-requisite(s): TH 301; audition; or consent of instructor III. Objectives of the Course: To develop advanced technical skills necessary to sing musical theatre repertoire in singing To advance the student in the competency levels required for the BFA in Musical Theatre degree program To develop advanced rehearsal skills to learn and develop music independently To develop advanced interpretive skills commensurate to the competency levels required for the BFA in Musical Theatre degree program To develop correct posture, breathing techniques, diction, and knowledge of various genres IV. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. The student will independently research, analyze, and prepare songs from musical theatre repertoire. 2. The student will present songs consistent with fourth-year National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) standards. 3. The student will critique, examine, and defend their creative choices. V. Course Content: A. Weekly Voice Lessons (as arranged by instructor) B. Bi-Weekly Master classes (TBD) Signature: Chair 9/27/16 Date: Signature: Dean Date:
Josh Harvey Office Hrs: TR, 9:30-11:00 AM; or by appt. Office: River Campus Seminary 464 Email: jharvey@semo.edu Telephone: 651-2591 The Conservatory of Theatre & Dance Title of Course: Private Voice for Musical Theatre III Southeast Missouri State University Fall 2017 Course Number: TH 401 Arranged I. Catalogue Description and Credit Hours of Course: Senior level principles of singing and vocal technique for musical theatre. 1 credit hour. May be repeated for credit. II. Prerequisite(s): TH 301; audition; or consent of instructor III. Purposes or Objectives of the Course: To develop advanced technical skills necessary to sing musical theatre repertoire in singing To advance the student in the competency levels required for the BFA in Musical Theatre degree program To develop advanced rehearsal skills to learn and develop music independently To develop advanced interpretive skills commensurate to the competency levels required for the BFA in Musical Theatre degree program To develop correct posture, breathing techniques, diction, and knowledge of various genres IV. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. The student will independently research, analyze, and prepare songs from musical theatre repertoire. 2. The student will present songs consistent with fourth-year National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) standards. 3. The student will critique, examine, and defend their creative choices. V. Expectations of Students and Policies: A. Attendance Students are expected to attend all classes and to complete all assignments for courses in which they are enrolled. Because the course is by appointment, students may reschedule one lesson per term as long as approved in advance by the instructor; unscheduled absences will not be rescheduled. An absence will count against the final grade (as stated below). Students must attend all masterclasses. Pg/2 TH 401 Private Voice for Musical Theatre III Fall 2017
B. Civility Every student at Southeast is obligated at all times to assume responsibility for his/her actions, to respect constituted authority, to be truthful, and to respect the rights of others, as to respect private and public property. In their academic activities, students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity and abide by the University s Policy on Academic Honesty. Alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct are adjudicated in accordance with the established procedures of the judicial system. In addition, the following are inappropriate behaviors that will not be tolerated: Text Messaging Phone Calls Surfing the Internet on Electronic Devices C. Accessibility This course adheres to Southeast Missouri State University s Accessibility Plan found at www.semo.edu/pdf/old/2014_bulletin.pdf Southeast Missouri State University and Disability Support Services remain committed to making every reasonable educational accommodation for students with disabilities... Accommodations are implemented on a case-by- case basis. For more information visit the following site: www.semo.edu/lapdss or contact Disability Support Services at 573-651- 2273. (LAP/DSS Office) As a part of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the student to disclose a disability prior to requesting reasonable accommodation. D. Technology Use of cell phones, portable technology, and recording devices are only to be used to record music, performances, and other pertinent instruction. Otherwise such devices are prohibited in class. If such devices are needed for an extended amount of time, exceptions will be arranged accordingly. VI. Course Schedule (can be modified at the discretion of the instructor): Weekly Voice Lessons (as arranged by instructor) Bi-Weekly Masterclasses (TBD) VII. Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials or Equipment: Required Text: Weer, Robert Lawrence. Your Voice. Revised, Edited & Special Material by Keith Davis, 3 rd Revised Edition, 1977. Required Materials: Digital recording device. All students are required to purchase the appropriate printed music, either in book or digital form, as assigned by instructor or personally chosen by student Three (3) ring binder Non-glare plastic sheet protectors Pencil TH 401 Private Voice for Musical Theatre III Fall 2017 Pg/3
VIII. Basis for Student Evaluation/Grading: Students will prepare/memorize a minimum of eight (8) songs per semester per credit hour. Literature will include and musical theatre repertoire appropriate to the students voice type and the BFA in Musical Theatre degree program. The teacher may assign songs that they feel are appropriate for student growth. Students will be prepared at each lesson with required materials. Preparation should include (but not exclusively): correct notes, rhythms and pitches; lyric analysis; and memorization. Students will perform at multiple masterclasses during the year. Juries will be held at prescheduled times during the end of term. Students will also present song analyses for each song, which should include (but not exclusively): a limited summary of the show; a short summary of the character and how the song fits into the show; other topics may include: research into performance style; history of the period from which the show comes; personal reflections about the student s relationship to the song/why the student choose the selection. Private Voice Lesson grades are based on a combination of: Weekly lesson preparation: 12 Lessons at 5% Points Each: 4 Points for Weekly Improvement (equivalent to an expected three hours of practice) 1 Point for Professionalism/Attitude = 60% Masterclass Performances = 15% Jury Performance = 25% Final Grade will be based on 100% scale (100-90%=A; 80-89%=B, etc.). All of the above evaluations are based on professionalism, participation, promptness, thoroughness, technical/mechanical skills, attitude, and quality. Judging art is difficult and subjective. Nevertheless, it is the primary means by which to evaluate final grades. Therefore, students in this class must be willing to accept the subjective portion of the assessment from the instructor. Masterclass performances will be evaluated and critiqued by your peers and submitted at juries. IX. Miscellaneous Touch Disclosure This course involves the instructor teaching proper ways to use the body for singing/breathing, and to become aware of all body tensions, if any, that might prevent free and easy singing. The instructor may need to touch the student appropriately to point out such tensions in order to help the student free themselves from the physical blocks that will keep them from their singing goal. If there is an issue with physical contact, please talk to the instructor. If you believe your physical rights have been compromised, please speak immediately to Dr. Stilson, the Department Chair, or to the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity, Academic 010, (573) 651-2524 Pg/4 TH 401 Private Voice for Musical Theatre III Fall 2017
Open Door Policy Questions, comments, or requests regarding this course should be taken to the instructor. Unanswered questions or unresolved issues involving this class may be taken to Dr. Stilson, the Department Chair. Modification of Syllabus It is the instructor s prerogative to change or modify this syllabus at any time. TH 401 Private Voice for Musical Theatre III Fall 2017 Pg/5