Musicianship for Actors (256-0-20)

Instructors

Ryan T Nelson

Meeting Info

Wirtz 101 Performnce Black Box: Tues 3:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Musicianship for Actors is designed to develop a high level of musical literacy for every student actor, regardless of their incoming musical ability. The class aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and "real world" application of music reading and analysis through the practical application of the pitch elements of music (harmony and melody) and temporal elements of music (rhythm, meter, etc.). Daily class activities include sight-singing, ear training, keyboard application, improvisation, and critical listening - all in the context of musical analysis. Musical material will be drawn from the music theatre repertoire. Students will be placed in one of two levels (standard or accelerated); The class format utilizes one large, combined lecture (T 3-4:50), and one smaller interactive discussion and demonstration section (Th 3-4:20 (standard) & 4:30-5:50 (accelerated).

Registration Requirements

The course is open to all interested students in the SOC, with priority given to Freshman and Sophomore Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies majors. To receive a permission number, please email Dr. Nelson at rtnelson[at]northwestern[dot]edu

Associated Classes

LAB - Wirtz 101 Performnce Black Box: Thurs 4:30PM - 5:50PM

LAB - Wirtz 101 Performnce Black Box: Thurs 3:00PM - 4:20PM