Professional Music and Song Techniques (Music Theatre Performance)

Code	551.A0
Diploma	DCS
Sector	Arts
Number of credits	90
Status	Version approved in 2001. Program modified in 2005.

Note(s)
This program is offered in French: Techniques professionnelles de musique et chanson (Interprétation en théâtre musical)

Program Objectives

The Professional Music and Song Techniques program aims to train musicians and singers in order to evolve in different styles of popular music. These styles mainly include 20th century music and song produced as entertainment for a mass market: rock, jazz, blues, pop, industry, ethnic, folk, world Beat, etc.

Specialization C: Music Theatre Performance

This specialization aims to train those in theatre performance to be able to perform a play, to sing and to dance.

In addition, to be admitted to the program, students must meet the general conditions for admission set out in section 2 of the College Education Regulations, such as, for Specialization C: Music Theatre Performance; successfully completing an audition.

Length of training

Option	Specific (hours)	Total (hours)
Specialization C - Music Theatre Performance	1 350	2 010

Total length of training includes general training that is common to all programs for 420 hours, general training for this program for 150 hours as well as complementary general training courses for 90 hours.

Duration of training consists of theory and lab work for courses; personal time that the student invests is excluded.

Program Content

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
01FA	To use elements of musical language
01FB	To transcribe musical materials
01FE	To perform musical works
01FF	To appreciate characteristics of musical works
01FG	To develop instrumental versatility
01FH	To develop artistic sensibility
01FJ	To adapt to new technologies in music
01FL	To manage a career

Specialization C: Music Theatre Performance

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
01FR	To perfect instrumental or vocal technique
048Q	To master spoken-voice techniques
048R	To master the fundamental elements of acting
048S	To use dance techniques
048T	To establish professional relationships
048U	To assimilate a music theatre role
048V	To make a studio recording of a music theatre number
048W	To prepare for a performance of a music theatre show
048X	To perform a role in a music theatre show
048Y	To build up a repertoire for music theatre auditions

Number of hours allotted to specific training: 1 350

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be admitted to the program, a person must meet the general requirements for admission set out in the College Education Regulations, as well as the following special conditions, where applicable:

• no requirements