音樂劇留學選校必須要弄明白這些事兒!
相較古典歌劇較為小眾的受眾群體,音樂劇以其現(xiàn)代化,國際化,市場化的特點瞬間燃爆整個國內(nèi)演出市場,同時不失戲劇性和多元性的特色使音樂劇也具有相應的門檻和標準。中國音樂劇市場規(guī)模近三年來每年都幾乎成倍擴大,在這樣的大環(huán)境下,想要學習的音樂劇的同學也就越來越多。
今天我們就來重點說說音樂劇留學要注意哪些問題?
1,關(guān)于國家
倫敦西區(qū)和紐約百老匯是世界上唯二兩個可以成為世界音樂劇中心的地方,同時也帶動了奧利弗獎和托尼獎這兩個戲劇類獎項的發(fā)展。這代表著,英美在音樂劇表演、教育、后臺制作等方面享有其他國家無法比擬的資源。更多的資源也就意味著更多的機會,毫無疑問都是英美院校能提供更多的可能。
英美院校教學質(zhì)量過硬,課程安排合理,所以單從學校的教育質(zhì)量來看,英美院校的認可度更高。
2,關(guān)于選校
不要一味的相信學校排名!有些排名高的院校未必專業(yè)好,排名不好的院校未必專業(yè)差,要是一味的只看排名,會少丟掉很多選擇機會。
確定好學校后,一定要確定自己申請的學校是否有這個專業(yè),本科還是研究生!有一些學校是只有本科沒有碩士的,比如卡內(nèi)基梅隆、密歇根安娜堡等。有一些學校甚至沒有音樂劇專業(yè),比如茱莉亞音樂學院。不要盲目的相信網(wǎng)上的信息,不一定準確,否則到了申請的時候沒有專業(yè)可以申請那就悲劇了!
3,關(guān)于語言
在音樂劇方面,英語系的劇目還是牢牢占據(jù)著統(tǒng)治地位,而且在影響力方面對其他語種呈現(xiàn)碾壓之勢。
如果你的英語不好,那要加油了~音樂劇專業(yè)作為“表演類藝術(shù)之王”,對于口語和聽力的要求非常高,像是皇家蘇格蘭碩士專業(yè)都要求7.5以上的雅思成績,更有甚者,還有學校要求雅思達到8.0以上。
關(guān)于作品集
要給自己留足夠的時間準備。在準備留學申請和作品集的過程中,總會遇到各種各樣的問題,所以越早開始準備越好。
選擇合適的作品非常重要!在學校規(guī)定的曲目和獨白范圍內(nèi),選擇適合自己年齡、性格、音色、音域的作品,能起到事半功倍的效果,也會省去很多不必要的麻煩。
在錄制之前,需要多多練習選的作品,留出一些時間,拋開其他的事情,專心準備最后的錄制,從錄制前兩周開始調(diào)整自己的心情和狀態(tài),讓自己保持在最佳的狀態(tài)。
院校推薦
01 曼哈頓音樂學院(只有本科)
曼哈頓音樂學院享有盛譽的音樂劇課程是紐約市唯一的獨立音樂學院課程。我們的項目吸引了專業(yè)的藝術(shù)家教師和客座藝術(shù)家,他們中的許多人在百老匯的一些最偉大的演出中創(chuàng)作和表演過,如 悲慘世界、 歌劇魅影、拉格泰姆、芝加哥等等。學生接受全面的音樂劇培訓,最終獲得完全認可的學士學位。
MSM 音樂劇學生每年有很多演出機會,包括:四部完全制作的圖書音樂劇、一部正在開發(fā)的音樂劇、新生你好!和高級展示。所有 MSM 作品均由專業(yè)的戲劇藝術(shù)家指導、編排和設(shè)計。此外,我們還為專業(yè)音樂劇作家提供與學生一起討論材料的機會,并鼓勵學生制作獨立的表演項目。
申請截止時間:12月1日
作品集要求
Two contrasting one-minute selections from the Musical Theatre repertoire; one up-tempo, one ballad
A one-minute, memorized monologue of your choice.
Perform a dance of your choosing, or from the following suggested genres: contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, or tap. The selection should be no longer than one minute. Do not submit videos from performances. You should be the only person in the video.
02 波士頓音樂學院(只有本科)
波士頓音樂學院的音樂劇項目獲得國際認可,一直名列美國最佳,并被列入 Playbill 百老匯“十大”最具代表性的大學。我們的學生與杰出的教師合作,接受獨特的當代和創(chuàng)新的音樂學院教育,幫助他們成為注定要重塑美國音樂劇的多維戲劇藝術(shù)家。表演機會反映了不同的風格和流派,從百老匯熱門歌曲到現(xiàn)代經(jīng)典到全球首演。
申請截止日期:12月1日
作品集要求
唱歌
One song should be a ballad and one song should be an up-tempo
One song should be written prior to 1970. This song can be either the up-tempo or the ballad (student’s choice).
One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the first (can include jukebox musicals)
Each song file should be 60–90 seconds (this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90 seconds)
Students must sing to live or recorded accompaniment; no a cappella singing
Songs should be filmed in a 3/4 shot, which means the top of the head to the knees should be visible in the frame
表演
One 60–90 second contemporary monologue (written during the 20th Century–present) from a published play. This time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90 seconds.
The contemporary monologue should be filmed in a “close-up” shot which means the top of the head to the chest should be visible in the frame
Monologues cannot be from musicals, television shows, or movies
Each monologue file should be 60–90 seconds in length (this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece; please do not upload media files longer than 90 seconds)
舞蹈
You are invited to submit an additional video that reveals more information about your unique interests, skills, and personality. Students with dance training or experience (ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, salsa, South Asian, folk, swing, etc.) are especially encouraged to do so. “Wild card” examples may include playing an instrument, performing a self-written song or monologue, rap, acrobatics, stand up comedy, spoken word, magic, drag, impersonations, etc.
Time limit: 1 minute.
03 卡內(nèi)基梅隆大學(只有本科)
卡內(nèi)基梅隆大學的本科音樂劇課程是四年制的,所有學表演,或者音樂的學生的核心課程是一樣的。
第一年學習基礎(chǔ)的知識和技巧;第二年則會學習怎樣將所學的技巧在當代戲劇中實踐;在第三年,學生會發(fā)掘自己的表演風格,這一年學生們將公開表演;到了第四年,學生會有機會出國留學,在舞臺劇中擔任角色,同時學習商務課程。
作品集要求
Resume including any training and experience in theater, film, music and dance as well as academic achievements, work experience and community service.
Headshot
Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos. Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices that are available to them (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc).
There should not be a separate "slate" video, rather slates are to appear at the beginning of each piece. The proper slate for a song is to share your name, the title, and the show in which it appears. The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title of the play, and the playwright.
PRE-SCREENING MONOLOGUES
Monologues must be from a published play
Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds in length (this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90 seconds)
Musical Theater Common Prescreening Monologues OPTION B:
Two (2) contrasting monologues each 60-90 seconds in length (see below)
One (1) Contemporary (written after 1900); Contemporary monologues should be filmed in a “close-up” shot which means the top of the head to the chest should be visible in the frame.
One (1) Classical (written before 1900); Classical monologues should be filmed in a “full body” shot which means the top of the head to the feet on the floor should be visible in the frame.