Each musical theatre student will acquire the vocal skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency through a juried performance.
Objective
Musical Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Vocal Technique
Each student will demonstrate, through a juried performance, proficiency in vocal technique relative to flexibility, breath support, diction, registration shifts, intonation, and control.
Indicator
Musical Theatre End Of Semester Vocal Assessment
Each musical theatre student is required to complete a juried vocal performance. The juries consist of Theater and Musical Theatre faculty.The performance is evaluated using a 100 point departmental rubric (attached). A final, comprehensive score representing the evaluation of all vocal areas of proficiency is determined.
Criterion
Vocal Proficiency Standards
Scores resulting from the end of semester juries are categorized as 95-100= Excellent; 90-94= Above Average; 80-89= One or more area need development; 70-79= Below Average. As a unit, the department considers above average proficiency by 90% of students to be a success.
Finding
95% Satisfaction Criterion In Fall 2010 Vocal Jury Summary
95% of students met the criteria of an "Above Average" rating on the indicator measure of vocal proficiency. In addition, students' scores were used to determine whether or not vocal instructor assignments were providing appropriate training to maximize students' progress.
Action
Revision Of Vocal Instruction Assignments
Based on the findings in the vocal juries, some students were reassigned to new vocal instructors due to dissatisfaction with the progress of vocal instruction. These decisions were made by the Vocal Coordinator and Dept. Chair with consideration of additional information.
Objective
Musical Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Artistry
Each student, through a juried performance, will demonstrate proficient artistry in vocal performance. Specifically, students will be evaluated on communication of text, playing objectives, acting, and personality/type.
Indicator
Musical Theatre End Of Semester Vocal Assessment
Each musical theatre student is required to complete a juried vocal performance. The juries consist of Theater and Musical Theatre faculty.The performance is evaluated using a 100 point departmental rubric (attached). A final, comprehensive score representing the evaluation of all vocal areas of proficiency is determined.
Criterion
Vocal Proficiency Standards
Scores resulting from the end of semester juries are categorized as 95-100= Excellent; 90-94= Above Average; 80-89= One or more area need development; 70-79= Below Average. As a unit, the department considers above average proficiency by 90% of students to be a success.
Finding
95% Satisfaction Criterion In Fall 2010 Vocal Jury Summary
95% of students met the criteria of an "Above Average" rating on the indicator measure of vocal proficiency. In addition, students' scores were used to determine whether or not vocal instructor assignments were providing appropriate training to maximize students' progress.
Action
Vocal Instructions Assignments
Based on the findings in the vocal juries, some students were reassigned to new vocal instructors due to dissatisfaction with the progress of vocal instruction. These decisions were made by the Vocal Coordinator and Dept. Chair with consideration of additional information.
Objective
Musical Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Voice Characteristics
Each student, through a juried performance, will demonstrate prficient voice characteristics. Specifically, they will be evaluated on quality, evenness of registration, and belt range.
Indicator
Musical Theatre End Of Semester Vocal Assessment
Each musical theatre student is required to complete a juried vocal performance. The juries consist of Theater and Musical Theatre faculty.The performance is evaluated using a 100 point departmental rubric (attached). A final, comprehensive score representing the evaluation of all vocal areas of proficiency is determined.
Criterion
Vocal Proficiency Standards
Scores resulting from the end of semester juries are categorized as 95-100= Excellent; 90-94= Above Average; 80-89= One or more area need development; 70-79= Below Average. As a unit, the department considers above average proficiency by 90% of students to be a success.
Finding
95% Satisfaction Criterion In Fall 2010 Vocal Jury Summary
95% of students met the criteria of an "Above Average" rating on the indicator measure of vocal proficiency. In addition, students' scores were used to determine whether or not vocal instructor assignments were providing appropriate training to maximize students' progress.
Action
Vocal Instructors Assignments
Based on the findings in the vocal juries, some students were reassigned to new vocal instructors due to dissatisfaction with the progress of vocal instruction. These decisions were made by the Vocal Coordinator and Dept. Chair with consideration of additional information.
Objective
Musical Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Musicianship
During a juried performance, the student's proficiency in musicianship will be evaluated relative to rhythm, tempo, dynamics, musical sensitivity, and appropriate styling choices.
Indicator
Musical Theatre End Of Semester Vocal Assessment
Each musical theatre student is required to complete a juried vocal performance. The juries consist of Theater and Musical Theatre faculty.The performance is evaluated using a 100 point departmental rubric (attached). A final, comprehensive score representing the evaluation of all vocal areas of proficiency is determined.
Criterion
Vocal Proficiency Standards
Scores resulting from the end of semester juries are categorized as 95-100= Excellent; 90-94= Above Average; 80-89= One or more area need development; 70-79= Below Average. As a unit, the department considers above average proficiency by 90% of students to be a success.
Finding
95% Satisfaction Criterion In Fall 2010 Vocal Jury Summary
95% of students met the criteria of an "Above Average" rating on the indicator measure of vocal proficiency. In addition, students' scores were used to determine whether or not vocal instructor assignments were providing appropriate training to maximize students' progress.
Action
Vocal Instructor Assignments
Based on the findings in the vocal juries, some students were reassigned to new vocal instructors due to dissatisfaction with the progress of vocal instruction. These decisions were made by the Vocal Coordinator and Dept. Chair with consideration of additional information.
Goal
Dance Proficiency
Each musical theatre student will acquire the dance skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency through a juried performance.
Objective
Musical Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Basic Technical Dance Skills
During a juuried performance, the student's proficiency in basic technical dance skills will be evaluated. These skills include subsets of techniques from ballet, tap, jazz, modern and lyrical.
Indicator
Dance Musical Theatre Combined Jury
All musical theatre majors are required to complete a combined jury focusing on a combination of three areas: voice, acting, and dance. At the jury, the student is taught one or two new dance combinations of different genres during the jury session and are required to perform those combination with a minimum of rehearsal. Students' dance proficiency is evaluated on a 1 to 5 scale on each combination by each judge. Judges discuss scores and come to a wholistic determination about the students' proficiency and where improvement may be needed.
Criterion
95% Of Meet Dance Proficiency Standards For Musical Theatre
Individual student's jury perfomance is either accepted or rejected based on the actual score and the improvement in score from previous juries. We expect at least 95% of Musical Theatre students to meet this benchmark.
Finding
The Criterion Was Met For The Fall 2010 Musical Theatre Combined Jury Evaluation
97% of the students passed their Combined Jury, hence The Criterion Was Met for the Fall 2010 Musical Theatre Combined Jury Evaluation. Students were generally found to be strong in only one style of dance, e.g., hip hop, ballet, or jazz. Almost all students were found to be proficient in at least one style.
Action
Dance Advising Suggestions
Students were informed of their weak areas and advised to enroll in appropriate dance courses to address these weaknesses. We have found that is effective to advise appropriate courses based on jury results. Two students were advised to leave the Musical Theater program based upon Combined Jury results, to which the dance proficiency judgement contributed in part.
Objective
Musical Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Execution Of Combinations
During a juried performance, the student's proficiency in combination execution will be evaluated. Student's are evaluated on use of space, energy, expressiveness and stylistic choices while performing a piece introduced during the jury session.
Indicator
Dance Musical Theatre Combined Jury
All musical theatre majors are required to complete a combined jury focusing on a combination of three areas: voice, acting, and dance. At the jury, the student is taught one or two new dance combinations of different genres during the jury session and are required to perform those combination with a minimum of rehearsal. Students' dance proficiency is evaluated on a 1 to 5 scale on each combination by each judge. Judges discuss scores and come to a wholistic determination about the students' proficiency and where improvement may be needed.
Criterion
95% Of Meet Dance Proficiency Standards For Musical Theatre
Individual student's jury perfomance is either accepted or rejected based on the actual score and the improvement in score from previous juries. We expect at least 95% of Musical Theatre students to meet this benchmark.
Finding
The Criterion Was Met For The Fall 2010 Musical Theatre Combined Jury Evaluation
97% of the students passed their Combined Jury, hence The Criterion Was Met for the Fall 2010 Musical Theatre Combined Jury Evaluation. Students were generally found to be strong in only one style of dance, e.g., hip hop, ballet, or jazz. Almost all students were found to be proficient in at least one style.
Action
Dance Advisement Suggestions
Students were informed of their weak areas and advised to enroll in appropriate dance courses to address these weaknesses. We have found that is effective to advise appropriate courses based on jury results. Two students were advised to leave the Musical Theater program based upon Combined Jury results, to which the dance proficiency judgement contributed in part.
Goal
Acting Proficiency
Each musical theatre student will acquire the acting techniques necessary to demonstrate proficiency through a juried performance.
Objective
Musical Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Character Development
During a juried performance of a pre-prepared monologue, the student will demonstrate proficiency in character development including effective movement, playing objectives, textual clarity, and vocal energy.
Indicator
Acting - Musical Theatre Combined Jury
All musical theatre majors are required to complete a combined jury focusing on a combination of three areas: voice, acting, and dance. At the jury, studens prepare two contrasting monologues ( each 1min to 1.5 mins in length ) for the jury session and are required to display proficiency in character development including effective movement, playing objectives, textual clarity, and vocal energy. Students' acting proficiency is evaluated on a 1 to 5 scale on each monologue by each judge. Judges discuss scores and come to a holistic determination about the students' proficiency and where improvement may be needed.
Criterion
95% Must Meet Acting Proficiency Standards
Individual student's jury perfomance is either accepted or rejected based on the actual score and the improvement in score from previous juries. We expect at least 95% of Musical Theatre students to meet this benchmark
Finding
Criterion Was Met
97% of the students passed their Combined Jury, hence The Criterion Was Met for the Fall 2010 Musical Theatre Combined Jury Evaluation. Almost all students were generally found to be strong in one or both of the monologues.
Action
Acting Advisement Suggestions
Students were informed of their weak areas and advised to enroll in appropriate acting courses to address these weaknesses. We have found that is effective to advise appropriate courses based on jury results. Two students were advised to leave the Musical Theater program based upon Combined Jury results, to which the acting proficiency judgement contributed in part.