BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Bachelor's degree at York St John University

Develop your vocal abilities by exploring a variety of vocal practices and techniques and the theory behind voice work. Build a working knowledge of vocal care, confidence and stage presence. Techniques and skills include: Expressive vocal qualities for acting through song, Developing the required vocal style for both contemporary and legit repertoire, Control of placement and registers, Harmony singing, both as an ensemble and in smaller groups or duets, Breathing, projection and diction, Vocal

Explore methods and techniques to develop a healthy, holistic, self-aware, Musical Theatre practice. Topics and areas of focus include: Yoga and Pilates, Breathwork, Voice work, Body work, Somatic practice and self-holding, Engaging with learning styles and embodied ways of knowing, Community practice and engagement, Healthy company practices, Devising and composing strategies, Collaborating with each other and with others outside of the discipline, Relevant theory and literature across all area

Introduction to research and writing skills in musical theatre. Develop strategies for good research practice, including gathering information, developing ideas and presenting your work. Develop your knowledge of the timeline and history of Musical Theatre, understanding key practitioners, styles and groundbreaking works from the genre's beginnings to present day. Critical reading, forming and structuring arguments and academic writing conventions.

Practical, studio-based module providing a secure foundation in dance practice and an understanding of its importance in musical theatre. Take part in dance classes that will develop your technique and aid your physical fitness, strength and range of motion. Explore ensemble choreography and work in small groups to choreograph your own pieces.

Learn how to search for, create and perform a character. Explore different approaches to developing a character and performing them in various styles of contemporary theatre and performance. Approaches and styles include: Autobiographical and autoethnographic performance, Psychophysical acting, Clowning, Storytelling and folk tales

Work with your cohort of fellow students to produce a showcase or Cabaret style run of performances in a theatre to a public audience. Research, discover and explore individual musical theatre pieces, as well as looking at broader music repertoire to adapt as a musical theatre arrangement. Work together to produce a programme of stand-alone, but themed, performances for a final show in a Cabaret/showcase style.

Develop your technical dance and movement skills, explore the creative process and discover your own artistic voice. Explore a range of choreographic practices and movement inventions, both within and beyond traditional musical theatre, to expand your physical and expressive range. Engage with choreography and movement from: Contemporary dance, Ballet, Physical theatre, Hybrid forms of dance. Investigate how these practices can inform, contrast with or innovate upon conventions of modern and his

Learn how to compose original material for musical theatre. Research the works of musical theatre composers, reading scores, scripts/libretti and films of productions, and learn to improvise. Explore narrative structure, drama devising techniques, choreographic processes and other mediums outside of musical theatre (such as opera and plays). Develop your skills in collaborative and solo composition of new musical theatre work and an understanding of the process and journey through initial ideas

Introduction to the professional world of musical theatre production. Explore the expectations, codes of conduct, and collaborative etiquette required to work within a professional rehearsal and production environment. Look into the interrelationships between creative, performance, and technical roles in staging a musical. Consider practical aspects of: Scheduling, Budgeting, Communication systems, Artistic and logical decisions, The production process

Develop the skillset required to communicate acting through song. Get the opportunity to study music across a wide spectrum of musical theatre styles as a solo performer. In workshops, lectures, seminars and masterclasses explore topics including: Vocal health and safe, effective independent singing practice, A variety of acting techniques and how they can be applied to a song, How to prepare repertoire, understand and interpret text and music and build a unique interpretation of a character, An

Take part in the full rehearsal and production process of a major musical theatre performance. Working under staff direction and in collaboration with your fellow students, engage in the creative, technical, and organisational demands of putting on a professional-level production for a paying audience. Take part in rehearsals in acting, singing, and dance, focusing on character development, ensemble integration, and stylistic interpretation. Alongside your performance work, explore production ro

Become both the performer and the visionary. Examine the complex process of interpreting text, situation and narrative as an actor within the dramatic confines and technical skill of camera work, performing to camera and screen production. Balance the complexities between technical precision and the immediacy of industry expectations. Work on making a creative showreel, direct and co-direct shots that includes production and editing skills, and produce a short film of showreel equivalence for an

Explore how the arts has the potential to interrogate, challenge, educate and empower individuals and communities. Work on a community performance project engaging with people with learning disabilities, people who use mental health services, older people or people in recovery. Topics you will explore include: Facilitation skills, Participation, accessibility, inclusion and empowerment, Theatre in health and social care settings, Theatre and learning and physical disabilities, Evaluation and ref

Get the opportunity to present a fully realised industry-focused showcase that highlights your strengths as musical theatre performer. The showcase will be a culmination of the technical, creative and professional skills you have developed throughout your degree. It will also prepare you to navigate auditioning, castings, and performances after you graduate.

Explore themes and conduct research in preparation to create your own musical theatre production. Explore working as a group effectively, acquire skills needed to run a professional performance company and utilise all the skills needed to write and create a new work for stage. This module focusses on research and development, so that you are well prepared for semester 2, when you will work towards performing your show on a professional stage.

Compose, devise and premiere your own substantial new musical theatre work. This module leads on from your Company: Research module in semester 1. Take part in workshops and practical sessions engaged with writing the material, rehearsing the show, and mounting the final production. Your final show will be performed to a public audience in a theatre in York.

Focus on audition technique and repertoire preparation. Get one-to-one vocal and acting coaching, with opportunities for mock auditions and feedback from your peers. Learn key professional skills such as communicating with accompanists, managing nerves and time constraints, and adapting to casting direction. Explore common industry practices such as self-tape production, online submissions, and digital portfolio presentation. Curate and refine your professional portfolio, including CVs, headshot