The Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater with Music concentration is a 44-unit CTE program that will prepare students for careers in the musical theater industry. The purpose of the certificate 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. Careers in musical theater include: A. Singer, Actor, Dancer, Choreographer in Musical Theater B. Floor Shows (Hotels, casinos, clubs) C. Band Member (Vocalist) D. Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows: National, Regional, Local E. Studio Musician (Vocal TV jingles) F. Recording Artist G. Productions, Concerts and Recitals: performer H. Music Director (Musical Theater) I. Community musical theater music director J. Musical Theater Music Teacher: Community School; Parks & Rec Program
Music Core: Theory & Musicianship (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC003A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
| MUSC003B | Music Theory Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC020A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC020B | Musicianship Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC070 | Music Business | 3 units |
| Select one MUSC030A MUSC030B MUSC031A MUSC031B | Beginning Piano, Level 1 Beginning Piano, Level 2 Intermediate Piano Level 3 Intermediate Piano Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
Music Core: Applied Voice Lessons. Complete four semesters of MUSC 039G. (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC039G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
| MUSC039G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
| MUSC039G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
| MUSC039G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
Music Core: Ensemble Performance. Complete three semesters of MUSC 042 and 1 semester of MUSC 044A or B or C or D. (5 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| Select one: MUSC044A MUSC044B MUSC044C MUSC044D | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Comic Opera Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Verismo Opera Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Mid-20th Century Musicals Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Modern Musicals | 2 units 2 units 2 units 2 units |
Theater Core: Technique & Production (18 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA012 | Survey of Musical Theater | 3 units |
| THEA035A | Voice Production and Articulation | 3 units |
| THEA040A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA040B | Acting Two | 3 units |
| THEA070A | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational | 3 units |
| THEA070D | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children's Theater | 3 units |
Dance Core: Complete 2 units of Ballet, 2 units of Tap, and 1 unit of Jazz or Modern. (5 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet DANC001 DANC002 DANC003 DANC004 | Ballet: Beginning Level 1 Ballet: Beginning Level 2 Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 Ballet: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Tap DANC031 DANC032 DANC033 DANC034 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Jazz or Modern DANC011 DANC012 DANC013 DANC014 DANC021 DANC022 DANC023 DANC024 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
Total Certificate Units: 44 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the major requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better for all required courses.