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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
First
(202) and Second (203) Semester. 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.
Ms.
Vaughan
304. Production Project: Stage Management 2 hours
First
and Second Semester. Serving as assistant stage manager
for a major Opera Theater production. Notes: May be repeated
for credit. CR/NE grading. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 4.
Ms.
Vaughan
305. Opera Workshop 3 hours
First
Semester. 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. Prerequisite: OPTH 203.
Enrollment Limit: 15.
Mr.
Field
306. Opera Workshop 3 hours
Second
Semester. 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. Prerequisite:
OPTH 203. Enrollment Limit: 10.
Mr.
Field
400. Performance Project 2 hours
First
and Second Semester. 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. Note: May be repeated for credit. Consent of
instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Mr.
Field
404. Seminar
in Opera 3 hours
First
Semester. 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. Prerequisite: OPTH 305, 306. Consent of instructor
required. Enrollment Limit: 5.
Mr.
Field
405. Seminar in Opera 3 hours
Second
Semester. 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 of instructor required. Enrollment Limit:
5.
Mr.
Field
406, 407. Seminar in Directing 3 hours
First
(406) and Second (407) Semester. 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 of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 4.
Mr.
Field
500, 501. Advanced Seminar in Opera 3 hours
First
(500) and Second (501) Semester. Advanced study in role development,
performance practice, and professional development, including research
and repeated public performances. Off-campus performances may be
scheduled. Prerequisite: OPTH 404, 405. Consent of instructor
required. Enrollment Limit: 4. Open only to fifth-year
students, special students, and candidates for the Artist Diploma.
Mr.
Field
502, 503. Research Project in Opera 3 hours
First
(502) and Second (503) Semester. 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 of instructor required. Enrollment Limit:
4. Priority is given to candidates for the master's degree in Opera
Theater.
Mr.
Field
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