Special Topics in Musical Theatre (350-0-21)

Topic

Music Director Seminar

Instructors

Ryan Nelson

Meeting Info

Wirtz 235 Seminar Room 1: Tues, Thurs 4:30PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

Music Direction Seminar is an exploration of the various roles and responsibilities of the theatre music director. The course is designed to give students the materials and methods required for successful and artistic musical direction of both established music theatre works and the development of new/original work. This course also prepares students for the practical application of this broad set of music director skills in Wirtz, STUCO, and AMTP productions. The seminar will use materials from the production processes of Fall Wirtz Musical and the pre-production process of the Winter Wirtz Musical. The seminar is appropriate or both experience students and students interested in exploring music direction for the first time.

Registration Requirements

No pre-requisite
Email rtnelson[at]northwestern[dot]edu to request a permission number

Class Materials (Suggested)

No fees or course costs