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MA MUSICAL THEATRE
LIKE
Whether you’re looking to develop your
skills, re-focus your career, or explore
new creative opportunities, this dynamic
postgraduate programme has been
designed to celebrate what’s individual
NOWHERE ELSE:
about you and your artistic voice.
Celebrating your creative self through
collaborative small group projects and
challenging ensemble work will help
you find your place within an ever-
EMPOWERING
changing industry.
The combination of intensive skills classes
and creative performance projects on offer
will ensure that you have the opportunity to
THE INDIVIDUAL &
develop in all areas of your practice. With an
appreciation of your unique strengths and
goals, you will feel empowered to engage –
or re-engage – with industry, in an informed
CELEBRATING THE
and sustainable way.
ENSEMBLE
MA Musical Theatre 12 months, full-time “With a strong emphasis on celebrating your uniqueness as a
creative artist; this programme is designed to support you in
rcs.ac.uk/mamusicaltheatre
(Performance) or enhancing your skills and/or refocusing your career. This is an
intensely practical course, offering opportunities to immerse
(Musical Directing) yourself in a variety of performance projects, designed to
empower both the individual and the ensemble.”
or (Choreography)
Head of MA Musical Theatre: Jane Hensey
All three pathways offer a blend of bespoke skills Why choose us Term one Term two
classes and creative projects. You’ll be given opportunities
| RCS is recognised as one of the world’s top three Performers: A skills-focused term, with high- Performers: The integration of skills continues
to support, inform and lead in various capacities and
destinations to study the performing arts level classes in Acting, Voice, Singing and Dance, through project work. You’ll work with both faculty
both new and established work will be explored.
(QS World University Rankings 2021) supplemented with Performance Classes and Artist and industry professionals on material from different
Students will work closely together as an ensemble,
| Full year of intensive training, supported by in Development seminars, through which you’ll be styles/forms, with a focus on practice-based research
exploring their specialist pathways in studio-based
an experienced team of on-site professionals encouraged to set your own goals. and the rehearsal process. The development of new
and proto-professional environments. These could
work may also be explored. Performance Classes
include public performances produced by the | Small class sizes with high contact time Musical Directors: A similar skills-focused term,
and Artist in Development workshops continue,
RCS Musical Theatre department and – for Musical | One-to-one lessons in singing, repertoire and with high-level classes in Keyboard, Conducting,
with an embedded focus on personal sustainability
Directors and Choreographers – the possibility of mentor sessions Scoring and Arranging, Voice and Sound, with
and well-being.
placements in other areas of the Conservatoire introductory sessions in Repertoire Coaching,
| Programme design that prioritises experiential
and/or beyond. facilitation of Performance classes and Artist in Musical Directors: The integration of core skills
learning and self-determined pathways
Development seminars. This will lead into the first continues through project work. You’ll work across
The year culminates in a sustained run of a fully- | Support for new musical development with project of the year which could include roles across different styles/forms, with a focus on exploring
produced musical at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: industry creatives and collaborative partners either the MA Musical Theatre Seasonal Concert, varying rehearsal environments and working with
a once-in-a-lifetime student experience, where the
| Sustained production run at the Edinburgh the BA Musical Theatre studio production or the creative teams. There will be Musical direction
knowledge and skills you develop during the
Festival Fringe BA Acting Festive Show. opportunities across the BA Musical Theatre
programme will be shared with an international
| Regular contact with industry professionals production, the BA Musical Theatre Industry
audience at the world’s most famous arts festival. Choreographers: Term one will focus on building
and mentors Showcase and the MA and BA company scenes.
the practical skill and knowledge vital to the role of
Skills classes, Repertoire Coaching sessions,
| 83% of performance graduate respondents are the choreographer, with high-level classes in four main
Performance Classes and Artist in Development
in employment or further study (HESA, 17-18) areas: Dance Skill, Choreographic Practices, Dance
workshops will focus on personal sustainability
| 100% of musical direction graduate respondents Pedagogy and Performer Anatomy. These will be
and well-being.
are in employment or further study (HESA, 17-18) supported with Artist in Development seminars.
Towards the end of Term one, a mentor will support Choreographers: You will continue to develop
you through the observation of rehearsals and the main choreographic skills. You’ll experience a
production to develop a robust approach to the variety of rehearsal processes and will assist across
integration of skills. Students will develop an a range of projects or productions which could
individual process for musical comprehension, include the BA Musical Theatre production, the BA
notation, recording and mapping. Project options Musical Theatre Industry Showcase and MA and BA
could include the MA Musical Theatre Seasonal text, song and dance scenes. Artist in Development
DID YOU KNOW? Concert, the BA Acting Festive Shows or an
industry placement.
workshops will focus on personal sustainability and
well-being. You will be progressing towards leading
choreography sessions with a mentor by the end of
The new MA Musical Theatre (Choreography) pathway the term, developing lesson plans and engaging in
is the first of its kind being offered in the UK observed choreography sessions.
Professional 10 months, full-time
rcs.ac.uk/PGdipMD
Graduate Diploma
in Musical Directing
“The new Professional Graduate Diploma in Musical
Directing bridges the gap leading to Masters level study,
giving you a solid foundation of skills and plenty of
opportunity to observe, assist and lead on a range
of projects.”
Associate Head of BA Musical Theatre and Musical Directing
pathway supervisor David Higham
Term three Choreographers: You will be encouraged to
explore and articulate your own unique style and to
Performers: In the third term, the focus begins to
experiment with creative approaches to choreography.
turn outwards to how you as individuals want to
Project work will focus on the consolidation of This one-year programme aims to teach you the core You will focus on the development of your skills
engage with audiences and industry professionals.
choreographic skills, creating your own material skills and processes required to progress on to full- with regular one-to-one lessons in Keyboard Skills,
There is space for the creation and rehearsal of solo
and assisting across a range of projects. Options will time Masters study. Scoring, Arranging and Conducting, while project
cabaret performances and preparations begin for
include: the MA Musical Theatre Cabaret season, the Studying within our distinctive conservatoire workshops will provide the space and insight
the Term four Edinburgh musical performances.
BA Musical Theatre mainstage production, the new environment will give you the opportunity to work needed to explore all musical directing processes.
Professional Practice will be developed through
work module or an industry placement. Preparations closely with musical theatre performers, actors, Opportunities to observe, assist and lead on projects
industry masterclasses and panel events.
will begin for the Term four Edinburgh performance musicians and artists from across RCS. will be explored. Giving you a solid foundation of skills,
Musical Directors: As with the performers, the and Professional Practice will be developed through and the space and guidance needed to embody
third term begins to look outwards. There is space industry masterclasses and panel events. the many processes expected of an emerging
for a more creative and autonomous focus within Musical Director.
skills, whilst musical directing opportunities Term four
include either projects within the cabaret season, All Pathways: The final term culminates in the
the BA Musical Theatre Mainstage Production or rehearsal and performance of a fully realised musical
BA new work modules. Preparations will begin for at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which will include
the Edinburgh performances in Term four and all pathways (Performance, Musical Direction,
Professional Practice will be developed through Choreography) working very closely together.
industry masterclasses and panel events. This project is designed to replicate the demands of a
professional experience of rehearsing and performing
a musical over a sustained period of time.
DID YOU KNOW?
RCS has produced more than 40 productions at the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe in 15 years – that’s a lot of costume changes!Term one Project Preparation
The focus is on grounding your skills in each area. Throughout the year there will be an ongoing series
Personal development plans will be set for your of mentor sessions exploring the many processes
individual learning and space and time will be provided required of an emerging Musical Director. Led by the
to allow for significant development in the 5 key programme team coordinator and external musical
skills areas of Keyboard, Conducting, Scoring and directors from across the UK, they will include:
Arranging, Voice and Sound.
| Note-learning sessions
Term two | Vocal warm-ups
Legit musical theatre skills will allow a more specific | Band and orchestra calls
book musical focus with importance being placed | Rehearsal techniques
on the key aspects of the style, including classical
| Rep session processes
piano technique, orchestral conducting technique
and scoring and arranging support for traditional | Performance class and audition pianist experience
orchestral textures. You will observe relevant rehearsals | Creative team relationship etiquette
and performances from other departments in the RCS, | Author relationship etiquette
and Project opportunities will be carefully selected
| Communication and management skills
to integrate the development of legit style skills
into practice. There will also be ample opportunity to observe,
Term three
assist and lead on many diverse and interesting Teaching staff | Bill Wright, Hilary Jones, Melanie Drake
projects within the Musical Theatre department and Lecturers (Voice)
Our teaching staff are equipped with the experience,
The focus shifts to the contemporary style of musical across all the varied disciplines taught at the RCS. | Scott Harrison, Arlene Rolph, Claire Thomas,
knowledge and skills to help you find your passion
theatre based in pop and rock repertoire. Keyboard
and work in the industry after graduating. Marjory Watson Lecturers (Singing)
skills will include time work and chord reading, while
scoring and arranging sessions will provide support | Jane Hensey Head of MA Musical Theatre | Laura McIntosh, Pete Woollard
for band and rhythm section charts. You will observe & Acting Lecturer Keyboard Skills
relevant rehearsals and performances from other | Gordon Adams Programme Co-ordinator | Richard Lewis, Andrew Nunn Conducting
departments in the RCS, and Project opportunities & Voice/Singing Lecturer | Oli Searle, Stuart Morley Scoring and
will be carefully selected to integrate the development
| David Higham Associate Head of BA Musical Arranging
of contemporary skills into practice.
Theatre & Musical Directing pathway supervisor | Chris Pugh Sound and Programming
| Emily Reutlinger Head of BA Musical Theatre | Pete Woollard, Hilary Brooks,
& Artist in Development Lecturer Amy Shackcloth, Gavin Whitworth,
| Ruth Mills Dance Lecturer & Choreography Ron Crocker, Toby Higgins, Stuart Morley,
pathway supervisor Ted Arthur Project and Workshop Mentors
| Rowan MacGregor, Courtney Bailey Allan,
Freya Jeffs, Dr Lucy Weir
Lecturers (Dance)
| Jean Sangster Head of Voice and the Centre
for Voice in PerformanceOur graduates Musical Directing
Graduates of the programme are working in London’s | Amy Shackcloth Lion King, Company
West End, on Broadway, on international tours and for (West End), Pinocchio and Our Ladies of
renowned companies around the world. Perpetual Succour (National Theatre and NTS),
Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Chitty Chitty
Performance Bang Bang (UK and National tours)
| Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke Pretty Woman | Chris Poon Rent, nominated ‘Best Musical
(West End) Director’ for Nice Work If You Can Get It and
| Eu Jin Hwang The King and I (National Tour) The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit
(Hope Mill)
| Isabella Ward West Side Story (Steven Spielberg/
Tony Kushner) | Sarah De Tute Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolour Dreamcoat (UK National Tour),
| Bethany Xan Jeffery Kinky Boots (US National tour)
Assassins, Into the Woods (RCS)
| George Arvidson Evita (West End) and
| Tamara Saringer Vanities the Musical,
Carousel (Pitlochry Festival Theatre)
The Life (West End), Me and My Girl (Chichester
| Rebecca Faulkenberry Rock of Ages, Spiderman festival Theatre), Wizard of Oz (Leeds Playhouse)
and High School Musical (Broadway)
| Gavin Whitworth Room (Stratford East/NTS),
| Keisha Fraser The Colour Purple and Glasgow Girls (Pachamama/NTS) London Road,
The Book of Mormon (West End) Brigadoon, the Pajama Game (RCS) How to apply Auditions
| Scott Garnham Les Misérables, I Can’t Sing | Alan Bukowiecki The Book of Mormon
(West End), Billy Elliot (National Tour) UCAS institution code: R58 We want you to enjoy the audition process and use the
(Broadway), Chicago and Hair (US National tour) Course code: MA Performance: 703F opportunity to find out what life on the programme
| Aaron Lee Lambert Hamilton, Shrek, | Andrea Grody The Band’s Visit (Broadway Course code: MA Musical Directing: 702F is really like. The audition is your chance to discover
Urinetown (West End), Sister Act (National Tour) and US Tour) Course code: MA Choreography: 312F more about RCS and see if it is the right place for you.
| Tom Mackley Harry Potter and the Cursed | James Simpson Lion King (Singapore), Course code: PGDip Musical Directing: 705F Full details of the audition process are available
Child (West End), Sex Education (Netflix Aladdin (Australia) Chicago (Australia) Before you apply for the programme, please go in the Online Guide for Applicants at rcs.ac.uk/
Original), Ghosts (TV Series) to rcs.ac.uk/mamusicaltheatre to find out more mamusicaltheatre
| John McLarnon We Will Rock You, about the programme and the application and
The Commitments (West End), Apologia admissions processes. Tuition fees and scholarships
and Outlander The application deadline is 31 March for students Tuition fees can be found at rcs.ac.uk/fees, along
| Sabrina Carter Wicked, The 39 Steps, who want to start in September of the same year. with information on financial support and scholarships.
Oliver (West End) All applications must be made through the UCAS
Conservatoires online admissions service:
ucas.com/conservatoires
Entry requirements
Entrance to RCS is based on talent, potential and
ability. We are looking for students who display
outstanding dedication and ambition.
Academic & language requirements
DID YOU KNOW? | Appropriate undergraduate degree
| Minimum IELTS Score of 7.5
We now run a Professional Graduate Diploma in Musical (if English is not your first language)
Directing to develop your skills and experience for entry For more specific entry requirements, please visit
onto an MA Musical Directing Programme rcs.ac.ukShort Courses
We offer a range of short courses and summer
schools for people who wish to develop their skills
and passion for performance.
To see what courses are on offer this year, please
visit rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Contact us
If you have any questions about your application
to the MA or PGDip Musical Theatre programme,
please contact us at admissions@rcs.ac.uk and
we’ll be happy to help you.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB
Telephone: +44 (0) 141 332 4101
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