Musical Theatre (Musical Directing) (MA) (Taught)

Applicants are normally expected to hold an appropriate undergraduate degree, or its overseas equivalent, in a subject area relevant to the demands of the programme.

Audition

Audition: 1) Ensemble Singing Workshop (approx. 25-30 mins) In-person candidates – you will be asked to lead a vocal workshop with a small group for 25-30 mins, which should include: *A short warm-up *The teaching of a short section of ensemble repertoire of the candidate’s choosing *Elements of vocal guidance *Elements of style and interpretation Online candidates – please look to submit a recording on Acceptd of you leading a workshop with the areas highlighted above. Please do try and submit this prior to your audition/interview. 2) Coaching Session (approx. 20 minutes) The candidate will be asked to coach two songs of varying styles and complexity chosen by the panel. Candidates will be given around a few minutes to scan the piece before the process of sight-reading and coaching the sinher through each song. Candidates may be redirected through this process. Please refer to our programme page, under the 'how to apply' section for more informaiton about the audition: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ma-musical-theatre-musical-directing/

Interview

Interview – approx 15 mins The candidate will be asked a series of questions in relation to their skills, knowledge, and experience as an emerging Musical Director. Focus will be placed on areas of communication, knowledge, and awareness of style and genre shown by each candidate.

Portfolio

Folio Submission Please forward or upload any material that you feel would support your application on Acceptd – this applies to both in-person and online candidates. This should include a CV, any relevant documentation of scoring or arranging work and could include videos or audio recordings of your work. Could you also arrange the following extracts and upload your scoring of the set arrangement below. This may be discussed further at your audition. The Life of the Party (extract) – bar 86 to the end. Please arrange for an instrumental ensemble of 6-10 instruments of your choosing Anthem – Vocal Arrangement (extract) – bar 41 to the end. Please arrange for a vocal ensemble of your choosing

Other

Consultation Piano Lesson – 30 mins The candidate will be given a consultation piano lesson working through varying pieces of repertoire chosen by the candidate. This session will explore a range of varying keyboard skills through a one-to-one workshop. In-person candidates will be asked to bring a small selection of song accompaniments for this session. Online candidates will have this lesson on Zoom.