Musical Theatre 1
Fall Semester | |||
Unit Title | Intro to Musical Theatre, Voice, & Dance | Vocal | Dance |
Time | 8 weeks | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
Understandings | I will be able to understand the purpose of safe warm- up practices as applied to musical theatre. I will be able to recognize the differences in various genres of movement, acting, voice, and personal creativity. I will be able to use a variety of skills to build an ensemble within my classroom through the use of theatre and vocal games, social dance. I will be able to define and explain theatrical elements. I will be able to appreciate musical theatre as a reflection of life and culture. I will understand the history of musical theatre, the evolution of its genres, and its purpose in society. I will be able to understand and demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette in all performance settings. | I will know all the parts of the voice and be able to use my voice safely and effectively I will be able to understand and utilize solfege (do,re,mi) to assist in ear training I will be able to recognize the basic elements of written music as it relates to musical theatre I will be able to differentiate the various vocal styles in musical theatre I will be able to identify the four main vocal types and demonstrate my own vocal range I will be able to recognize and demonstrate basic vocal harmony in a musical theatre score | I will be able to understand body mechanics, (muscles, bones, and body posture) in relation to movement in dance. I will be able to recognize the differences between movement for characterization and choreographed dance sequences. I will be able to differentiate the various styles of dance in musical theatre I will be able to identify basic dance terminology and technique within different dance genres. |
TEKS | 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 2A, 2B, 4E, 4F 5A 4 A,B,C,D | 1B, 1E, 1C, 2A,3A, 3D, 3B, 3C, 3F, 2B | 1B, 1CA, 1BC, 2BC, 2E, 3A,3C, 3D, 4C, 4E, |
Spring Semester | ||||
Unit Title | Acting | Audition | Musical Production | EOC Projects |
Time | 4 weeks | 2 weeks | 10 weeks | 2 weeks |
Understandings | I will be able to recognize the story structure and characterization within a musical I will be able to recognize and offer personal, professional, and peer critique I will be able to recognize pantomime techniques including facial expressions and gestures for characterization. I will be able to recognize and demonstrate characterization through the use of song lyrics. I will be able to demonstrate and incorporate basic stage movement into my performance. | I will be able to recognize a resume, headshot, accompanist, monologue, musical cutting, song book, and audition etiquette I will be able to understand the process of writing a critique for a live performance | I will be able to identify the elements of the pre-production process: including audition, callbacks, and the roles of the production team I will be able to learn the music and sing my part for all music in the production I will be able to learn the choreography for the production. I will be able to learn my blocking and make acting choices for my character with the director's guidance I will know my music, dancing, and lines to facilitate a full run through of the production I will know my music, dancing, and lines to facilitate a full run through of the production I will be able to apply my knowledge of the production process in a live performance. I will be able to reflect on the production process. I will be able to evaluate the final production based on elements of theatre, song, and dance. I will be able to evaluate the cost, needs, and schedule for a musical production. I will be able to apply design and construction elements to all aspects of a musical theatre production I will be able to create an advertising campaign for a musical theatre production.
| I will be able to identify, research, and demonstrate the development of musical theatre as a uniquely American art form. I will be able to identify, research, budget, plan, pitch, and persuade an audience to pick a specific musical to perform for the following school year. |
TEKS | 1B,C,F, 2C, 2E, 5B, 5C | 1D, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5E, 5D, 5F, 5G | 2D,2E,C3ABCD,1BC, 5BCD, C2ABCDEF, C3ABCD,3D, 5A,C3ABCD, 5ABCD, 3BC | B4ABC, 5BCD |