Performing Arts
Musical Theatre Performance
This course is only available as part of our Key Stage 5 offer and must be taken with either the Level 3 Acting or Dance RSL.
Key Stage 5
RSL Musical Theatre Performance
Course Code: RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Creative and Performing Arts: Extended QAN - 601/7683/0
Specification: RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Creative and Performing Arts: Extended
About:
This course provides training and experience for students pursuing a passion and ambition as a triple threat in live performance. Students are challenged across a range of units of work that are assessed internally and externally across the two year course. A key element of this course is performing in front of an audience both as part of an ensemble and as a solo performer. Opportunities for live performance are abundant.
Students complete units that provide solo and ensemble learning, including two live performances a year for a public audience. Students work towards one musical and one cabaret production each year, in addition to in lesson assessments. Students are challenged throughout the course to combine acting, singing and dancing to create an engaging and confident performance in conditions that prepare them for the rigours of professional work.
With many Performing Arts students matriculating to Musical Theatre courses across the country, the Level 3 Extended Diploma provides students with a broad experience of styles, genres and techniques that reflect both a traditional and contemporary knowledge of the industry.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Through the course students will perform multiple times. In year 1, students will be an ensemble in the school musical and then in Year 2 will have opportunities for principal roles. Previously, we have performed 'We Will Rock You', 'Loserville' and 'Bring It On'. Students will also perform in our annual Performing Arts showcase ' Limelight'. Students have opportunities to see live theatre. In the past we have seen Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Come From Away, In The Heights, Wicked, School of Rock and Phantom of the Opera. There are also opportunities to go on a residential trip to New York.
Throughout the course there are opportunities for work shops with industry professionals. Students have had chances to have workshops with Camilla Bates (Mamma Mia German Tour), Wicked the Musical and Kerry Ellis (We Will Rock You, Wicked West End and Broadway, Murder Ballad) Students who have studied at EUTC have gone on to study at Urdang, Bird College, Performers, RADA, The Musical Theatre Academy, The Centre PAC, Chichester University, Italia Conti, Stella Mann College of Performing Arts and Laban.
Assessment:
353 Vocal Techniques (Music):
Students learn key techniques in using their voice for performance, applying that knowledge to one solo and one ensemble song. This is a mix of theory work, focusing on how the voice works and practical application of that knowledge.
351 Solo Music Performance:
Students create a repertoire of four solo songs for performance in front of an audience. Students learn to develop a repertoire and develop confidence in performing in front of an audience.
331 Ensemble Dance (Acting students only):
Students learn to work as an ensemble to perform choreographed works outside of their chosen specialism. This prepares students for audition calls and expectations within the Musical Theatre industry.
311 Audition Techniques Acting (Dance students only):
Students learn key audition techniques that prepare them for industry expectations, including preparing a repertoire, working with scripts and professional expectations.
316 Musical Theatre Performance:
Students develop a knowledge of Musical Theatre styles and performance techniques, perform in a musical and evaluate their personal and professional development.
305E Final Live Performance:
Externally assessed unit. Students prepare a final performance for a live audience, focusing on their skills and talents.
324 Choreography:
Students apply dance skills to selected works and create original choreography to fit a performance brief. Students learn to develop, deliver and refine choreography to prepare for live performance.
342 Ensemble Music Performance:
Students develop ensemble performance skills, focusing on ensemble vocal work that is developed to present for a live audience.
These units are completed in addition to the units completed in the student’s chosen specialism (Acting or Dance RSL).
