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Musical Theatre Skills (Secondary 4-6) Short Course

This new credit-rated Secondary 4-6 course will establish students' skills in the art of Musical Theatre at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Musical Theatre Skills (Secondary 4-6) Short Course

About Musical Theatre Skills (Secondary 4-6) Short Course

Every Wednesday within your choice of 3 10-week periods:
Term 1: 9 October - 11 December 2024
Term 2: 22 January - 26 March 2025
Term 3: 16 April - 18 June 2025

Classes will focus on acting through song, dance styles, and understanding musical theatre repertoire. Participants will cultivate their work to focus on their creativity through singing, acting, and dancing.

Exploring various performance techniques such as acting through song, storytelling, voice, and movement, you will develop your own skills and work in small groups with other participants.

Throughout the course, participants will delve into the fundamentals of musical theatre performance, including vocal technique, acting, dance, and stage presence. Led by seasoned instructors with extensive experience in the industry, students will receive personalised attention and guidance tailored to their individual strengths and areas for growth.

Throughout the term you will be led through the process of researching and rehearsing musical theatre pieces and be introduced to terms and vocabulary used within the industry.

By the end of this course, you will have:

been introduced to a variety of popular and musical theatre repertoire.
improved your technical vocal and physical performance skills.
engaged in acting techniques to create believable and engaging characters.
explored creative ways of interpreting musical theatre material.

Credit-Rated Pathway

We are offering a credit-rated option for this class, giving students the opportunity to gain SCQF credits upon submission. This will not be mandatory; however, students can sign up for the credit-rated option by following the steps listed in Credit-Rated tab below. There are two separate booking links – please sign up for the course in the first instance by using the Book Now button, and then sign up for the additional credit-rated option after you have completed your course booking. For courses that require approval, students should wait until they have been offered a place before signing up for credit-rated options.

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