Course Description

Study and performance of operatic literature including, as appropriate, large fully-staged works, one-act operas, and concert presentations of arias, duets, and ensembles.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Students will be expected to take on the major roles in operas selected and, as appropriate, to oversee selected aspects of the production.

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Athena Title

Opera Ensemble

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Non-Traditional Format

Audition required. Previous stage experience desirable, but not required. This is a performance group that requires additional rehearsal time to function. The additional time will account for what would ordinarily be homework in regular courses.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

Students will be able to: * demonstrate knowledge of historical/stylistic features of selected works; * exhibit adherence to standards of performance practice in selected works; * demonstrate knowledge of opera production; * perform selected works in public presentation.

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Topical Outline

* Overview of historical/stylistic background of selected works * Performance practice pertinent to selected works * Vocal technique and diction * Acting/staging * Production requirements

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