THE 2000 Lecture 20: Choreography, Musical Direction, and Voice
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Are also present for all dress rehearsals. Most musical directors also play piano, and conduct from the piano. Has to understand most instruments in the pit, as well as any extra electronic music or anything. Rarely, students are vocal directors--they are assistants though, unless it"s project spotlight. Historical research, especially about different dance forms. Dance forms that might be included in the show. Understanding all the characters and their arcs, as well as how they would move. Depending on the period, what"s acceptable vocally, if we sing like they did. Oklahoma is a great example, 1940"s version versus 1990"s with. Doing a style you"re not familiar with. Use the style, but still stay grounded in the play. You don"t need to be the most proficient, but you need to knows the marks that make the style. Releasing actors can"t do what you want them to do. Have a back up, or little alternative versions.
