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Music Theatre: Singing Rock Musicals (MUST30012)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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In 1968 the first rock major musical Hair caused a sensation and spawned a new genre. A weekly 2-hour large ensemble singing class will explore the music of significant contemporary rock musicals, using music from a handful of the genre's best examples to develop the capacity to identify and experience in practice the stylistic traits of contemporary voice. A one-hour lecture will consider major shows of contemporary music theatre, from mega-musicals like Les Miserables and The Lion King, to juke-box musicals like Jersey Boys and Hairspray and off-Broadway hits like Rent and Next to Normal, analysing their cultural context and performance style. Consideration will be given to the changing form of music theatre over its history and potential developments into the future. Other lectures will explore vocal pedagogy, safe voice usage and develop critical listening skills. The subject will conclude with a short performance featuring a sample of the repertoire covered. No former singing or musical experience is necessary.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • have developed enhanced research skills into artistic works and practices and the capacity to present these in essay form;
  • have developed an appreciation of the socio-cultural context of a range of contemporary musicals;
  • have developed a better understanding of safe and unsafe vocal practices in both singing and speech;
  • have developed skills in critical listening;
  • be able to identify stylistic traits of voice usage in contemporary musicals;
  • have developed an embodied understanding of the stylistic traits of contemporary voice in application to song.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • exhibit knowledge of major writers and composers of contemporary rock musicals and principle works of the genre;
  • demonstrate skills in large ensemble singing, including part-singing, harmonies and blend;
  • demonstrate understanding of principles of safe voice usage;
  • perform selected repertoire to concert standard;
  • participate with ability and self-confidence as a team member of a performing group;

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

MUSI10211 MUSI20188

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Test

  • 30 minutes
During the teaching period10%

Two online contributions (may be wiki, blog, keynote, electronic folio or other electronic form) that respond to lecture material. 600 words each or equivalent time commitment of 30 hours effort per entry, Weeks 8 and 12

  • 600 words (each)
Late in the teaching period30%

Continuous: assessment will be based on the level of attainment in preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed

Throughout the semester10%

Research essay

  • 2000 words
During the assessment period50%
Hurdle requirement: Participation in the final performance is a hurdle requirement. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. All assessment components must be attempted in order to pass the subject.N/A

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    CoordinatorJayde Kirchert
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours comprising of eleven 1-hour lectures and twelve 2-hour tutorials over 2 weeks.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 February 2020 to 14 February 2020
    Last self-enrol date 5 February 2020
    Census date 7 February 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail15 February 2020
    Assessment period ends21 February 2020

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Quota

This subject has an enrolment quota of 80 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Further information

Last updated: 7 September 2023