Performance (100%) A performance in three phases. You will be assessed on the development of your working vocal regime of warm ups and exercises (including breathing and chest to head transition exercises and techniques) designed to maintain a healthy voice, and your understanding of the mechanics of the vocal folds; your ability to rehearse and perform contrasting selections from the Musical Theatre canon taking into account Acting Through Song (A.T.S.); and support this by developing a repertoire folder of suitable / appropriate material based on critical analysis of your own development. [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]
Formative Assessment: Observation of engagement in experimental vocal development. Participation in discussion, demonstrating understanding of different techniques and styles, the strategies required to maintain a healthy voice when working in a challenging professional environment.

In this module you will be considering the development of the voice as a major component of Musical Theatre and apply this in sessions exploring singing as an extension of the spoken voice. Vocal styles from Speech Level / Belt to Legit / Bel Canto are covered to ensure you are equipped with the appropriate vocal techniques to fit the varying styles within the Musical Theatre canon. You will also form an understanding of the mechanics of the vocal chords via Estill themed practice and influences.
You will construct and develop a Musical Theatre Repertoire portfolio of material which will be scrutinised through performance in dedicated sessions, enabling you to strengthen yourself in an audition style scenario with constructive feedback from lecturers and other industry practitioners, as well as developing a true understanding of the place of music within a theatre piece and its use as a construct to drive the narrative forward. Preparation for audition will be a key element of your skills development.
You will learn about reflective theory and how to apply it in order to analyse your own vocal development including research supporting the different warm up and general vocal techniques that specifically relate to your voice, as well as describing the challenges of characterisation within song. An accompanying portfolio of your own chosen Musical Theatre sheet music will serve to highlight an understanding of material relevant to your specific vocal range.

Learning strategies in this module are predominantly practical, dedicating time to voice classes and company vocal activities intended to exercise and train your voice, such as • technical workshops, including health and safety • repertoire performance, including to camera • formative tutorials • group critique • problem solving exercises • practical participation in the rehearsal • performance solo / ensemble vocal pieces.

Rehearsal & Performance Space Stage Microphones iPADs CD / USB / iPod Boom Box Piano Internet and IT Access Licensed rehearsal material Assorted Costumes / Props

Battista G. (2012) The Technics of Bel Canto: Martino Fine Books Green K, & Green S. (2011) Broadway Musicals Show by Show: Hal Leonard Corporation Harvard P. (2013) Acting Through Song - Technical Exercises For Musical Theatre Actors: Nick Hern Books Kayes G. (2004) Singing And The Actor: Methuen Drama Melton J. (2007) Singing In Musical Theatre: The Training Of Singers and Actors: Allworth Press Moore T, & Bergman A. (2008) Acting The Song - Performance Skills for the Musical Theatre: Allworth Press Riggs S. (1993) Singing For The Stars: A Complete Programme for Training Your Voice: Alfred Publishing Steyn M. (1998) Broadway Babies Say Goodnight: Musicals Then and Now: Faber & Faber Strouse C. & Silver F. (1988) Auditioning For The Musical Theatre: Penguin Books

1. DEMONSTRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF CONTRASTING VOCAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (INCLUDING VOCAL WARM UP TECHNIQUES) AS A PERFORMER THROUGH APPLICATION IN REHEARSAL AND REPERTOIRE PERFORMANCE

2. DEMONSTRATE THROUGH REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE, AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE USE OF THE VOICE WITHIN BOTH SOLO AND ENSEMBLE SETTING, INCORPORATING USE OF HARMONY AND VOCAL BALANCE WITH PEERS

3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE VARIED MUSICAL THEATRE CANON, ITS COMPOSERS AND LYRICISTS, AND THE VARIOUS VOCAL STYLES THAT MATCH THE REPERTOIRE, DENOTING MUSIC AS A NARRATIVE DEVICE WITHIN A MUSICAL THEATRE CONTEXT (ACTING THROUGH SONG)

4. CRITICALLY EVALUATE YOUR OWN PROGRESS AS A VOCAL PRACTITIONER IN A MUSICAL THEATRE CONTEXT, AGAINST THE EXPECTATION OF ENTRY LEVEL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS