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Be ready for your role on the world stage!
In the words of Shakespeare, “All the world’s a stage, 和 all the men 和 women merely players.” The collaborative 音乐剧 minor is the perfect way to meld acting 和 singing into a dynamic blend without the time dem和s of a double-major in 音乐 和 剧院. 然而技能, confidence 和 competence developed by 音乐剧 minors offer an advantage in almost any profession, be it leading a classroom, a business meeting or any major organization.
音乐剧 Program Highlights
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Gain a broad overview of musical theatre techniques with instruction in private voice, 音乐理论, 声音和动作, 音乐才能, 表演和舞蹈.s.
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Thrive with small workshops, 类, 和 private instruction that offer one-on-one learning opportunities, 和 build lasting relationships with talented faculty.
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Learn, practice 和 play your parts in Frostburg’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center, featuring two fully equipped drama theatres, one of the finest recital halls on the East Coast 和 a full array of 教学 studios, rehearsal 和 practice rooms.
What can I do with a musical theatre degree?
Median hourly pay for musicians 和 singers (BLS 2021)
相关的职业
音乐家
舞者
歌手
编排
Trained musical theatre artists can find opportunities to perform for various venues 和 occasions, such as traveling companies, 地区剧院, 主题公园, 游轮, 教堂和酒馆. Since musicians typically get jobs through auditions, a strong performance history 和 good audition are must-haves. Proficiency in more than one instrument or style 和 an ability to self-promote can also boost the odds of finding a job. Performing arts minors gain key skills in communication, collaboration 和 commitment, 和 are appreciated for their outgoing personalities 和 flexibility within the workplace. For more information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ pages on 音乐家和歌手, 音乐 Directors 和 Composers, 演员 和 制片人和导演 (U.S. Government Occupational Outlook H和book).
你会学到什么
A collaboration between the Department of 剧院 和 跳舞 和 音乐系, the minor provides training in music, theatre 和 dance for a total of 28-credit hours of specialized study.
Our musical theatre courses include:
- 音乐: 音乐剧之声 – Individual instruction in voice specifically for students in the 音乐剧 minor.
- THEATRE: Acting: Basic Principles 和 Applications – An introduction to 和 exploration of the basic principles of various modern acting methods through lecture, exercises 和 practical application of these methods.
- DANCE: 跳舞 for 音乐剧 – Study of dance techniques, styles 和 genres used in musical theatre productions.
- ENSEMBLE: Opera Workshop – Designed to enhance the vocal art by exploring different aspects of performance. The skills covered will culminate in the performance of opera scenes or a complete operatic performance.