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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: MA Musical Theatre (Musical Directing)
| Institution | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film |
| Web | http://www.rcs.ac.uk |
| admissions@rcs.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 270 8265 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Summary
The application deadline for this course is **31 MARCH 2023**. The Musical Directing pathway is designed to support the development of skills and creative thought for musicians with a passion for theatre. As a Masters student, you will study the musical landscape, engage in practice-based-research and explore your own potential as a contributor to the future of the art form.
The programme is closely linked with the industry and this ensures that you acquire the practical skills to support a sustained and varied career. Through specialised and focused conservatoire-level training, specific attention will be paid to:
Keyboard skills
Conducting skills
Scoring and arranging techniques
Vocal technique and repertoire coaching, Programming and Sound
These one-to-one classes are designed to build your skill and experience as a musical director in the varying areas relevant to the form. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects matched to your specific interests and goals. Projects could include:
Musical Director, arranger and orchestrator of the RCS Christmas Concert
Musical Director of our BA Musical Theatre Glasgow and London Showcases
Musical Director on the development of new and commissioned work
Assistant Musical Director across fully produced BA Musical Theatre and Actor Muso shows
Musical Director of a Cabaret season, Musical Directing roles on a season of work produced for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 |
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Summary
The Musical Directing pathway is designed to support the development of skills and creative thought for musicians with a passion for theatre. As a Masters student, you will study the musical landscape, engage in practice-based-research and explore your own potential as a contributor to the future of the art form.
The programme is closely linked with the industry and this ensures that you acquire the practical skills to support a sustained and varied career. Through specialised and focused conservatoire-level training, specific attention will be paid to:
Keyboard skills
Conducting skills
Scoring and arranging techniques
Vocal technique and repertoire coaching, Programming and Sound
These one-to-one classes are designed to build your skill and experience as a musical director in the varying areas relevant to the form. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects matched to your specific interests and goals. Projects could include:
Musical Director, arranger and orchestrator of the RCS Christmas Concert
Musical Director of our BA Musical Theatre Glasgow and London Showcases
Musical Director on the development of new and commissioned work
Assistant Musical Director across fully produced BA Musical Theatre and Actor Muso shows
Musical Director of a Cabaret season, Musical Directing roles on a season of work produced for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 |
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
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