Advanced Music Theatre Techniques II (352-2-21)

Topic

Junior Techniques

Instructors

Afua A Osseo - Asare

Meeting Info

Wirtz 230 Instruct Black Box 1: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 5:20PM

Overview of class

Find your authentic way into singing Pop/Rock Styles through technical tools and appreciation for cultural roots.
Musical Theatre auditions today are calling for extreme range, versatility, agility, and now, more than ever, Pop/Rock vocal styles. Singing, performing and understanding pop/rock is a specific skill set that needs practice, research, study, and technical application.
Additionally, the birth of Pop/Rock music is deeply rooted in historical events and cultural issues. Understanding the social and political landscape that inspired the creation of various popular music genres is crucial to exploring one's personal artistic authenticity. The connection between history and genre specific sound is one that can not be understated.
This course will touch on fundamentals and your individual baseline.
Through group singing, solo singing, lots of listening, and experiencing, we will then delve into the technical exploration of singing Pop/RockVocal Styles including Rock, Disco, Singer Songwriter Folk, Rap, and more, We will research the history that inspired and influenced the genre specific sounds. Finally, we'll explore how these styles fit into the Pop/Rock musical theatre landscape.

Class Materials (Required)

Recommended but not required: Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 12W Stereo Sound, Bluetooth 5, Bassup, IPX7: $34.99. NOTE: IF A STUDENT HAS A SPEAKER- THEY MAY USE THAT INSTEAD.

Class Notes

Open to members of the Music Theatre Certificate Program, juniors.