MUS 205 : MUSICAL & OPERA SCENES WORKSHOP

This performance-based class is open to all students. The course culminates in a public performance of staged scenes from musical theater, opera and related genres. All students will be expected to sing their assigned roles. Students will be coached on their roles vocally, musically, dramatically, and physically. In addition, students will learn about character development, context and background study of scenes and musical scores. Selections will be chosen according to students’ vocal level, experience, and interests. Casting will be flexible and may challenge historical gender and type casting.