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Oct 23, 2026
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MUSC 1147 - Musical Theater Ensemble
Credits: 0-1
Catalog Description
An instrumental ensemble performing music to accompany the yearly musical theatre production. This course is open to students after a successful audition with the director. Some instruments are available for student use. Performances and rehearsals are scheduled by the director. Students may repeat this course to gain a maximum of 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): Permission of instructor
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Perform appropriately within a group setting.
- Make interpretative judgments regarding musical style based on the theoretical, social and historical context of the piece.
- Show sensitivity to the music being created by others.
- Develop an awareness of the unique skills, flexibility and role required of a pit musician.
- Develop an awareness of the differences between concert performance and pit performance.
- Develop an intelligent, standard, and correct musical vocabulary.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Group and individual study of a musical theater literature
- Study of the historical/social context of the various selections
- Study and explanation of musical vocabulary and terminology specific to the musical theater
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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