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Programme Goals
- Offer training with professional musicians
- Present numerous live performance and recording opportunities
- Provide one-on-one voice and instrumental lessons
- Nurture originality and self-initiated projects
- The creation and marketing of your own show or recital
- Reflect meaningfully on the connection between faith and art
- Nurture personal faith in a company of Christian artists
- Provide preparation for a career in the music industry
Music Performance Level 1
Time Period: September – April
Entrance Requirement: successful completion of Certificate in Theatre Foundations or equivalent, statement of purpose, audition, interview
Programme Description
The programme offers a wide variety of performance opportunities through choirs, dinner music ensembles, and productions on the Studio Stage. A rigorous course of study that includes harmony and instrumental lessons provides a solid understanding of musical language and imparts practical principles of stage performance.
Music Performance Level 2 & 3
Time Period: 2 years, September to April, with possible practicum courses from May to August
Entrance Requirement: satisfactory completion of Music Performance Level 1
Programme Description
Courses and practicums in level 2 & 3 of the Music Performance programme are adjusted to suit the specific needs and abilities of the student. The focus is on musical production for the Opera House, such as assistant sound design and assistant music directing. Students are given leadership responsibilities in areas such as dinner music, chapel, choir, and other musical and performance opportunities that frequently come up in this vibrant artistic community. To graduate, all students, regardless of their major instrument, must complete a Grade 3 (RCM) piano exam. A self-produced final recital at a Grade 8 (RCM) level completes the program.
Music Performance students must complete 48 credits to graduate.
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Course Listing Level 1
Term 1: Sept. – Dec., 2009 (15.5+ credits)
MUS 235: Primary Applied Music (2)
MUS 240: Voice Coaching I (1)
MUS 251: Masterworks Choir (1)
MUS 252: Rosebud Chorale (1)
MUS 259: Dinner Music Ensemble (1)
THR 220: Speech & Text (1)
THR 241: Topics in Dance (1)
THR 359: Theatre Production & Performance (6)
Optional credits:
MUS 253: Ensemble Choir (1)
MUS 260: Accompaniment (1)
MUS 265: Musical Direction (1)
MUS 320: Harmony III (1.5)
THR 230: Topics in Acting (3)
THR 240: Acting Coaching I (1)
Term 2: Jan. – Apr., 2010 (17.5+ credits)
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 370: International Theatre Trip (2)
MUS 235: Primary Applied Music (2)
MUS 240: Voice Coaching I (1)
MUS 251: Masterworks Choir (1)
MUS 252: Rosebud Chorale (1)
MUS 259: Dinner Music Ensemble (1)
THR 241: Topics in Dance (1)
THR 359: Theatre Production & Performance (6)
Optional credits:
MUS 253: Ensemble Choir (1)
MUS 260: Accompaniment (1)
MUS 265: Musical Direction (1)
MUS 320: Harmony III (1.5)
THR 232: Intermediate Scene Study (3)
THR 240: Acting Coaching I (1)
Course Listing Level 2
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 370: International Theatre Trip (2)
MKT 350: Marketing in the Arts (3)
MUS 235: Primary Applied Music (4, 2/term)
MUS 251: Masterworks Choir (2, 1/term)
MUS 252: Rosebud Chorale (2, 1/term)
MUS 265: Musical Direction (1)
MUS 320: Harmony III (3)
MUS 340: Voice Coaching II (2, 1/term)
REL 321: Faith & Art (3)
Course Listing Level 3
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 470: Oral Exam (1)
MKT 470: Portfolio (1)
MUS 251: Masterworks Choir (1)
MUS 252: Rosebud Chorale (1)
MUS 489: Final Recital (6)
Course Listing Level 2 and 3
The following courses must be completed sometime during the student’s training in Level 2 and 3 as opportunities arise:
MKT 321: The Business of Showbiz (1)
MUS 225: Music History (3)
A minimum of 10 credits in:
MUS 253: Ensemble Choir (1-4)
MUS 260: Accompaniment (1-4)
MUS 259: Dinner Music Ensemble (1-4)
MUS 262: Sound Design I (1)
MUS 362: Sound Design II (3)
MUS 462: Sound Design III (6)
MUS 365: Musical Direction II (3)
MUS 465: Musical Recording (3)
INT 380: Applied Studies (3)
INT 489: Internship (6)
Optional credits:
THR 241: Topics in Dance (1-2)
THR 230: Topics in Acting (3)
THR 271: Performance of a Role I (1)
THR 371: Performance of a Role II (3)
Up to 4 optional credits:
THR 240 or 340: Acting Coaching (1-2)
MUS 235: Primary Applied Music (2-4)
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