Students
in the Introduction to Opera, Opera Workshop, and Opera Seminar
are encouraged to participate as cast or crew in the department
productions for the Hall Auditorium stage. However, these productions
are cast and staffed on the basis of open auditions and interviews,
and all students in the Conservatory and College are welcome to
participate in them.
202,
203. Introduction to Opera: Performing Techniques 2-3
hours
A
two-semester course in the fundamentals of acting for the singer,
emphasizing techniques of body movement through exercise and pantomimes;
preparation and performance of opera scenes which stress ensemble
work. Open to singers and to pianists interested in accompanying
opera; sophomore status required. Prerequisites: OPTH 202
is prerequisite to OPTH 203. (An equivalent introductory acting
course may be substituted for OPTH 202 as a prerequisite to OPTH
203.) Enrollment Limit: 25.
Sem
1 OPTH-202-01 TuTh 11:00-12:15 Ms. Vaughan
Sem
2 OPTH-203-01 TuTh 11:00-12:15 Ms. Vaughan
304. Production
Project: Stage Management 2 hours
Serving as assistant
stage manager for a major Opera Theater production. Notes:
May be repeated for credit. CR/NE grading. Consent: Consent
of instructor required. Enrollment
Limit: 4.
Sem
1 OPTH-304-01 To be arranged Ms. Vaughan
Sem
2 OPTH-304-01 To be arranged Ms. Vaughan
305. Opera
Workshop 3 hours
A
continuation of OPTH 202, 203. Emphasis is placed on eighteenth-century
period style, acting techniques unique to opera, and recitative;
requirements include preparation and performance of opera scenes.
Prerequisites: OPTH 203. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Sem
1 OPTH-305-01 TuTh 1:00-2:50 Mr. Field
306. Opera
Workshop 3 hours
A
continuation of OPTH 202, 203. Emphasis is placed on nineteenth-
and twentieth-century period styles, acting techniques unique
to opera, and spoken dialogue; requirements include preparation
and performance of opera scenes. Prerequisites: OPTH 203.
Enrollment Limit: 10.
Sem
2 OPTH-306-01 TuTh 1:00-2:50 Mr. Field
400. Performance
Project 2 hours
Public
performance of a major role with the Opera Theater or musical
and dramatic preparation of an operatic role, selected by the
instructor with the approval of the voice teacher. Notes:
May be repeated for credit. Consent: Consent of instructor
required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Sem
1 OPTH-400-01 To be arranged Mr. Field
Sem
2 OPTH-400-01 To be arranged Mr. Field
404. Seminar
in Opera 3 hours
A
continuation of OPTH 305, 306. Advanced work in role preparation,
including individual class presentations of research projects
on selected operas, audition techniques, preparation and performance
of opera scenes. Emphasis is placed on becoming familiar with
operas in the standard repertory and selected contemporary works.
Prerequisites: OPTH 305, 306. Consent: Consent of
instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5.
Sem
1 OPTH-404-01 MW 1:30-3:20 Mr. Field
405. Seminar
in Opera 3 hours
A
continuation of OPTH 305, 306. Advanced work in role preparation,
including individual class presentations of research projects
on selected operas, audition techniques, preparation and performance
of opera scenes; acting in a foreign language. Emphasis is placed
on becoming familiar with operas in the standard repertory and
selected contemporary works. Prerequisites: OPTH 305, 306.
Consent: Consent of instructor required. Enrollment
Limit: 5.
Sem
2 OPTH-405-01 MW 1:30-3:20 Mr. Field
406,
407. Seminar in Directing 3 hours
A
study of the steps in mounting a production, from title selection
through use of scenery, lights, and costumes to performance; discussion
of major historical figures in the development of opera stage
direction; projects in directing. Prerequisites: OPTH 305,
306. Consent: Consent of instructor required. Enrollment
Limit: 4.
Sem
1 OPTH-406-01 F 1:30-2:20 Mr. Field
Sem
2 OPTH-407-01 F 1:30-2:20 Mr. Field
500,
501. Advanced Seminar in Opera 3 hours
Advanced
study in role development, performance practice, and professional
development,
including research
and repeated public performances. Off-campus performances will
be scheduled. Prerequisites: OPTH 404, 405. Consent:
Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 4. Open
only to fifth-year students, special students, and candidates
for the Artist Diploma.
Sem
1 OPTH-500-01 To be arranged Mr. Field
Sem
2 OPTH-501-01 To be arranged Mr. Field
502,
503. Research Project in Opera 3 hours
An
advanced project of directed research into an opera (its sources,
period, libretto, and composer) culminating in a major paper.
Includes preparation for the comprehensive examination required
of master's degree candidates. Prerequisites: OPTH 305,
306. Completion of OPTH 404, 405 recommended. Concurrent enrollment
in OPTH 404, 405, subject to approval of instructor. Consent:
Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 4. Priority
is given to candidates for the master's degree in Opera Theater.
| Sem 1 |
OPTH-502-01 |
To be arranged |
Mr. Field |
| Sem 2 |
OPTH-503-01 |
To be arranged |
Mr. Field |
