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Catalog HOME General Information College of Arts and Sciences Conservatory of Music   General Guidelines   Facilities   Instrument Collection   Degrees & Diploma   Requirements for Graduation   Advising & Academic Standing   Enrollment   Grading   Major Study   Transfer of Credit   Advanced Credit   Concerts & Recitals   Miscellaneous Information   Summer Programs Double-Degree Program Registrar's Office Opera Theater 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. P/NP or 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. Prerequisites: 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