<p>I am researching webster right now for MT, and I have found a lot of information on the dance and acting portions of their training, but I haven’t heard much on the singing part of it. If anyone has any info or insight on this aspect of their program, I would love to hear what you have to say!</p>
<p>There is significant music coursework required for the musical theatre major. Private voice and piano, music theory, and muscianship classes are all part of the curriculum. Voice lessons cover all genres of music, not just those found in musicals.</p>
<p>I know my D is really happy with the vocal training she is receiveing. She loves her private voice teacher and this semester she also loves her musical theatre appreciation class plus the conservatory musical theatre class. It's great.</p>
<p>marianne</p>
<p>does your D like that she is being trained in all genres? Is she learning much about vocal health and technique?</p>
<p>I'm trying to get a hold of her so I can have her answer this question rather than me. I let you know as soon as she calls me back.</p>
<p>She just called me back and said "oh my goodness, yes! I think Webster has one of the strongest voice and speech components. You will never go a week without at least one voice and speech class." When she went to the recent Master Class with Lynn Redgrave the Webster students had signifcantly stronger vocal production than the other university students that were present. The skills learned there only enhance your singing vocal training that you're getting in the voice lesson and musical theatre class.</p>
<p>Do you mean different genres of music?</p>
<p>Hi Marianne. Thank you for your help with the voice training question. My s is slide2012 and he is in the middle of tech week for a show, so I don't think he'll be back on cc until after the weekend. I think when he said different genres of music he meant classical, jazz, mt, etc... We noticed on a course list that the mt's get a lot of classical training. He enjoys classical and realizes it teaches you the basics which you then apply to any other style (or genre) of music. He knows some friends interested in mt who don't like singing classical music, so I think he was wondering how your d feels after having been trained classically at Webster. Do you mind also letting me know what your d thinks of the dance training she has received?</p>
<p>I sent you a PM. I will say my D is very excited about taking a Jazz ensemble class next semester, and certainly loves the classical training and thinks it is very worthwhile.</p>
<p>I have a question.</p>
<p>I have a lot of vocal problems. I can sing very well. The problem is that I'm singing wrong. I taught myself. I can only sing for about 30 minutes before my voice starts hurting. I never lose it, I just know I'm singing wrong.</p>
<p>Does Webster have a strong enough program that they could help me with that and take care of it.</p>
<p>I can always keep up with the acting and dancing, singing is another story.</p>
<p>please and thanks :)</p>
<p>ZachW,</p>
<p>It is hard to be honest to tell you just how we might work with your vocal problems since it might require further help beyond your voice teacher. However, our faculty would have to hear your voice so that we might be able to diagnose your problem. A good voice teacher could help you with your vocal placement and start to give you insights to begin to work with your vocal cords. However, this is something that needs to be investigated personally, but I do believe it is possible to work with you a bit.</p>
<p>An audition would provide better information.</p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
<p>Plaidman</p>