MA Musical Theatre (Performance or Musical Directing)

This 1-year practical Masters is designed to train advanced performers to sustain a professional career in Musical Theatre. If you are interested in this course, you should have a degree in the arts or equivalent performing experience. The course will provide a safe environment for technical development and creative expansion through skill base training and a very specific range of projects. We believe that applicants should have something to say and contribute towards the musical theatre form as an expressive medium and we are always looking to support and encourage unique interpretative artistic development.

Technical classes will focus on acting, singing, and dance in an environment that seeks to synthesise skill base and artistry. The wide range of project work provides opportunity for the integration of skills and creative thought with a focus on artistic growth . There is an exciting range of performance opportunities, including: the Big Band Concert season, solo Cabaret performances in a local cabaret venue, a full season of work at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and an Industry Showcase in Glasgow and in London. In addition, projects are prepared for internal showings through company scenes, naturalist acting and choreography design, where students will come in touch with a range of industry professionals. The full course is supported by specialised one-to-one vocal training, repertoire coaching and entrepreneurial support to reinforce and refine skills within this professional setting.

Skill Base Overview

Performing Strand	Jazz, Contemporary and Ballet dance classes focusing on technical development
	Voice work – spoken voice work originated by The Centre for Voice in Performance and inspired by the work of Nadine George. Here, one-to-one vocal lessons which improve technique and artistic development are underpinned by awareness of Vocal Anatomy and Practice
	Detailed Acting and Text work to establish a solid grounding and process for acting technique.
	Style and Contextual studies to review and promote entrepreneurial skills and project management
	Repertoire coaching to shape distinctive vocal style, repertoire portfolios and audition technique
Musical Directing Strand	Keyboard skills focusing on all styles of Musical Theatre with specific tuition on jazz and contemporary keyboard skills
	Conducting and Rehearsal technique classes to support all project work
	Scoring and arranging for all aspects of musical styles and ensembles
	Support for keyboard programming and sequencing: specifically for pop/rock shows
	Vocal knowledge – the means to develop technical aspects to the voice through Vocal Anatomy and Practice
	Style and Contextual studies focusing on entrepreneurial skills and project management
Performing Projects Overview	Naturalist Acting Project
	Big Band Concert series with the Royal Conservatoire Big Band
	Musical Theatre Company Scenes
	Choreography Project
	Solo Cabaret Season
	Elective Study (guided by the student)
	Full season of work in the Edinburgh Fringe
	Showcase in Glasgow and London
Musical Directing Projects Overview	Big Band Concert series with the Royal Conservatoire Big Band
	Royal Conservatoire Pantomime
	Assistant Musical Director for all three undergraduate shows
	Musical Theatre Company Scenes MD
	Industry Secondment – looking to observe a professional process including re-casting, band calls, auditions, etc.
	Musical Director for Candid Cabaret Season
	Elective Study (chosen by the student)
	Musical Director for one work in the Edinburgh Fringe
	Musical Director for Showcase in both Glasgow and London

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MA Musical Theatre (Performance or Musical Directing)

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama