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Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique
Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/131829 Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique Meaker, TeNeale Grobler, P. J. C. Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Music. Bel canto -- Methods Musical theater -- Analysis, appreciation -- Instruction and study Singing -- Studies and exercises Operas -- Analysis, appreciation -- Instruction and study Musical theater -- History Musical theater -- History UCTD Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2024. ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Opera and musical theatre are two dominant genres of vocal music styles, spanning a rich and ongoing developmental history. Musical theatre absorbed popular musical genres into its repertoire style, moving away from the initial bel canto-based techniques. There is a resultant demand for singers who are proficient in both classical and contemporary music customs, which compels the modern-day singer to be versatile and knowledgeable about differing approaches to technique. Formal training in bel canto technique is well established while research into the pedagogy of contemporary vocal technique is in its infancy. This leaves a demand for information for the bel canto singer to cross reliably into a sphere of technique that is not yet codified as formally. This study contextualises the vocal technique of both bel canto and musical theatre, to strategise a reliable approach for the trained bel canto singer to cross over into relevant musical theatre contexts. This is done through a qualitative study about technique and the acquisition thereof. The history of both genres is contextualised from the vantage point of ever developing technical demands. Genre-specific technique is discussed, followed with vocal exercises for the trained bel canto singer to venture into musical theatre. Further considerations for a career in musical theatre are touched on. In conclusion, this study aims to empower the modern opera singer to use the tools at their disposal to expand their vocal techniques and utilise career opportunities in an ever- evolving industry. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Opera en die Musiekblyspel verteenwoordig twee dominante vokale genres, elk met 'n omvangryke ontwikkelingsgeskiedenis wat vandag steeds voortgaan. Die musiekblyspel het oor tyd begin weg beweeg van 'n aanvanklike fokus op bel canto-tegniek, ten gunste van populêre musiekstyle en sangtegnieke. Gevolglik is daar 'n aanvraag vir sangers wat beide bel canto en populêre tegnieke kan bemeester. Formele opleiding is reeds goed gevestig vir die bel canto-tegniek, terwyl geïnstitusionaliseerde pedagogie rondom kontemporêre tegniek nog betrekllik nuut is. Gevolglik is daar 'n aanvraag na informasie onder opgeleide bel canto sangers om betroubaar te kan oorskakel na kontemporêre tegnieke wat nog nie so formeel in die onderwyspraktyk gekodifiseer is nie. Hierdie studie kontekstualiseer die vokale tegniek van bel canto sowel as die musiekblyspel om sodoende 'n betroubare strategie daar te stel vir die opgeleide bel canto sanger om na die vereiste kontemporêre sangtegnieke te kan oorskakel. Dit word deur 'n kwalitatiewe studie oor tegniek en die aanleer daarvan gedoen. Die geskiedenis van altwee genres word gekontekstualiseer rondom altyd-ontwikkelende tegniese vereistes. Genre-spesifieke tegniek word bespreek, waarna vokale oefeninge vir die oorskakeling tussen bel canto en musiekblyspeltegnieke volg. Verdere oorwegings vir 'n loopbaan in die genre van die musiekblyspel word verskaf. Uiteindelik poog die studie om die moderne operasanger te bemagtig om sodoende loopbaangeleenthede in 'n immer-ontwikkelende industrie te kan benut. Masters 2025-04-01T06:38:06Z 2025-04-01T06:38:06Z 2024-12 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/131829 Stellenbosch University vii, 68 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Bel canto -- Methods Musical theater -- Analysis, appreciation -- Instruction and study Singing -- Studies and exercises Operas -- Analysis, appreciation -- Instruction and study Musical theater -- History Musical theater -- History UCTD Meaker, TeNeale Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique |
| title | Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique |
| title_full | Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique |
| title_fullStr | Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique |
| title_short | Crossing over between Bel canto and musical theatre practices: a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique |
| title_sort | crossing over between bel canto and musical theatre practices a comparative analysis and interpretive description of vocal technique |
| topic | Bel canto -- Methods Musical theater -- Analysis, appreciation -- Instruction and study Singing -- Studies and exercises Operas -- Analysis, appreciation -- Instruction and study Musical theater -- History Musical theater -- History UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/131829 |
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