Teaching Responsibility

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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Workshop

Module Offerings

4513IABMT-SEP-PAR

Aims

The aims of this module are to: 1. Establish an understanding of key singing techniques required for efficient and sustained vocal performance. 2. Provide the student with the technical acuity and the skills necessary to sing in a legitimate style. 3. Encourage exploration of repertoire from the legitimate (“legit”) and contemporary legit catalogue. 4. Provide tools to interpret text and understand the relationship between melody, lyric and character.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Employ an efficient and sustainable singing technique.
2.
Understand the requirements of legitimate repertoire and apply these in a practical context.
3.
Use appropriate artistic choices that reflect the demands of the text and music.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Singing Technique is a weekly lecture that covers practical application of topics such as alignment, breath management, support, vocal qualities, onsets, warm up’s and warm downs. This class will help the student establish a basic understanding of voice production for a career in musical theatre. The Repertoire Class also takes place once a week and focuses on the legitimate or legit repertoire students are studying. This class is an opportunity to record accompaniment, work on rhythm and melody, and explore performance choices. Students will also be introduced to concepts relating to musicianship, such as dynamics, phrasing and diction for singing actors. Acting Through Song is a weekly workshop-style class that focuses on the technical skills of acting when (and through) singing. A wide range of musical theatre material will be incorporated. This class augments the performance element of the singing assessment. Each student will receive individual singing lessons throughout the course of this module. Although the content will be tailored specifically toward each individual student, students can expect to work on technical exercises (such as onsets and offsets, clear tone, efficient vocal use) and the legit assessment songs. With the guidance of individual tutors, students will be encouraged to explore legit and contemporary legit repertoire to work for assessments. Additionally, students will also receive coaching sessions with a répétiteur to support their ability to work with an accompanist.
Additional Information:This module equips students with the singing technique and performance skills when working with legit and contemporary legit repertoire. Assessment is via live, studio-based presentations.

Assessments

Report

Presentation