The Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater with Theater concentration is a 44-unit CTE program that will prepare students for careers in the musical theater industry. The purpose of the Certificate in Musical Theater, Theater is to prepare students to succeed in auditions for regional and national shows. Students must complete the program earning a grade of C or better in all required courses.
Students who complete the Certificate in Musical Theater, Music will be able to:
- Demonstrate acting, singing, and dancing proficiency suitable for a musical theater audition
- Perform standard musical theater repertoire, solo and ensemble, at a collegiate level
- Read music notation with a proficiency level suitable to learn new music quickly
- Apply musical theater, music, dance and acting terminology and language to critiques of musical theater performances
- Develop and demonstrate informed artistic choices in performance
- Analyze musical theater literature
- Demonstrate collaboration and team building skills
- Creatively solve problems
Careers in musical theater include:
- Musical Theater Singer, Dancer, Actor
- Floor Shows (Hotels, casinos, clubs)
- Band Member (Vocalist)
- Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows: National, Regional, Local
- Voice Over
- Recording Artist
- Productions, Concerts and Recitals: performer
- Music Director (Musical Theater)
- Community musical theater director
- Musical Theater Teacher: Community School; Parks & Rec Program
Theater: Technique and Production (23 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 11A | Script Analysis: Classical | 3 units |
| THEA 12 | Survey of Musical Theater | 3 units |
| THEA 21A | Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I | 1 unit |
| THEA 22A | Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) I | 1 unit |
| THEA 35A | Voice Production and Articulation | 3 units |
| THEA 40A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA 40B | Acting Two | 3 units |
| THEA 70A | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational | 3 units |
| THEA 70D | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children's Theater | 3 units |
Music: Theory & Musicianship (9 units)
Based on entry placement audition, take MUSC 003A or MUSC 005. Complete both MUSC 020A and 020B. Complete one piano class; placement based on entry audition. Complete MUSC 070.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 3A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 5 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 units |
| MUSC 20A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 unit |
| AND | ||
| MUSC 20B | Musicianship Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 30A | Beginning Piano, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 30B | Beginning Piano, Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 31A | Intermediate Piano Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 31B | Intermediate Piano Level 4 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 70 | Music Business | 3 units |
Music: Voice Instruction (4 units)
Complete a total of four semesters of voice instruction: Take 2-3 semesters of class voice, MUSC 032A, 032B, 033A, 033B; placement based on program entry audition. Complete 1-2 semesters of MUSC 039G, based on Applied Music entry audition.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 32A | Beginning Voice, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 32B | Beginning Voice, Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 33A | Intermediate Voice, Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 33B | Intermediate Voice, Level 4 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
Music: Ensemble (2 units)
Complete 2 semesters of MUSC 042 concurrent with enrollment in MUSC 039G or beginning in the third semester of the program, whichever comes first
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz or Modern (6 units)
Take two semesters each of Ballet and Tap. Take one additional semester of Jazz or Modern. Take one additional semester of any intermediate or advanced dance class listed. Placement in each genre will be based upon entry audition.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 1 | Ballet: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 2 | Ballet: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 3 | Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 4 | Ballet: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| AND | ||
| DANC 31 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 32 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 33 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 34 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| AND | ||
| DANC 11 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 12 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 13 | Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 14 | Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 21 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 22 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 23 | Modern Dance: Intermediate | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 24 | Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| AND | ||
| DANC 3 | Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 4 | Ballet: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 13 | Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 14 | Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 23 | Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 24 | Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 33 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 34 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
Total Certificate Units: 44 units