Below I’ve listed the questions that guided my coursework, I’ve seperated these into subtopics following the same structure that I discussed in my major description.
Performance
- What are some similarities between music, theater, and dance performance?
- What aspects of performance are relevant in a performer’s daily life?
- How does classical voice training influence vocal performance in musical theater?
- What are the unique qualities of each performance discipline?
Foundations
- In what ways does foundational learning inspire creative performance?
- Why is it so important to understand design elements and processes in performance arts?
- What are the most important types of foundational training in musical theater?
Creative Development
- How does interdisciplinary learning further inspire creativity and collaboration?
- How can a well rounded arts education cultivate a professional musical theater career?
- Why and how will my individual major support my career and life after college?
- Could St Olaf further their class offerings and opportunities regarding performance and collaboration?