Master's Degree in Musical Theatre Creation 2024-2025 Edition

Master's Degree in Musical Theatre Creation

Academic Year 2024-2025
Duration: 1 year, from October to June

Class schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 14:00.
Masterclass: Will be held on selected Thursdays, from 11:00 to 13:00.

Faculty

Óscar Peñarroya, musician, musical director and composer.
David Pintó, stage director.
Joan Vives, musician, musical director and composer.
Xavi Cassadó, guionista, director de projectes, periodista i escriptor.
Andreu Gallén, músic, pianista, compositor i director musical.

Subjects

HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE

Theoretical journey through the evolution of the genre. The historical context goes hand in hand with the artistic contributions of the genre. The historical context marks the evolution of the arts.

DRAMATURGIES OF MUSICAL THEATREL

Study of the evolution of the genre from its origins to the present day, delving into the structural framework that supports each play analysed. Special attention is paid to the development of the dramaturgy that will lead to the final master’s thesis.

REPRESENTATIVE COMPOSERS OF THE GENRE

Study and analysis of the most representative composers of musical theatre. Research, systematisation and practice of musical style and type of song. Contributions and innovations.

LYRICS WORKSHOP

Study of the mechanisms of song lyrics in musical theatre. Analysis of the structures of the lyrics. Type of songs and their functions within the musical. Spotting of songs. Analysis of the structure of classical musical theatre. Rhetorical figures.

COMPOSITION AND TRANSCRIPTION

Composition exercises based on models from different periods. Transcription of specific fragments to be able to break down, study and modify in order to enhance creativity. Construction of melodies following the models of various composers.

SONG DIRECTION

Analysis of the form and construction of a song and its function within a performance. Adequacy of interpretation taking into account context, time and style. Practical work on songs in order to understand how to help a performer achieve professional excellence. A cross-disciplinary subject where ways of staging a song from different perspectives (interpretation, music and direction) are considered.

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Panoramic view of the technologies involved in today’s contemporary scene, where different languages are hybridised.

STAGE CREATION – MASTER CLASSES

Master classes given by professionals linked to the world of production, stage, management, composition, direction and management of theatres and facilities. Development of a logbook of the knowledge acquired, under the supervision of a tutor.

PREPRODUCTION

Presentation of the basic lines of production of a musical. Work is carried out from the pre-production phase to the beginning of the materialisation of the idea.

FINAL MASTER’S THESIS

Development of the libretto and score of a creative musical. In working groups, performers, directors and playwrights work on the libretto and lyrics. Instrumentalists and composers build the musical structure. Presentation of the creation in dramatized reading format. The whole process is supervised by a tutor.

Masterclasses

THE LIBRETTO AND DRAMATURGY OF MUSICAL THEATRE
By Marc Rosich

Thursday, April 10, 2025
From 10:00 to 12:00 at Taller de Músics 24

Musical theatre has a unique nature, and adapting it presents a series of challenges to overcome.

Marc Rosich has adapted works such as The Book of the Beasts by Ramon Llull, L’alegria que passa by Santiago Rusiñol and La Infanticida by Víctor Català, among others. On this occasion, he will share key insights into how to transform a masterpiece into a musical and what aspects to consider in building a solid structure that ensures success.

~~FREE REGISTRATION~~

WRITING BEAUTIFUL MELODIES
By Albert Guinovart

Thursday, February 20, 2025
From 11:00 to 13:00 at Taller de Músics 24

Conversation with the composer of the musicals Mar i Cel, Flor de Nit and Scaramouche, among others, where we will discover his system when composing and his way of approaching the lyrics of a song.

~~FREE REGISTRATION~~

INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT
By Ignacio Feijoo

Thursday, January 23, 2025
From 11:00 to 13:00 at Taller de Músics 24

This masterclass will cover rights in musical theatre and authorship, with an introduction to the world of licensing and royalties from a legal perspective. It will provide an overview of intellectual property related to the creation and performance of theatrical and musical works, exploring the rights and obligations that apply to and protect us.

~~FREE REGISTRATION~~

ORCHESTRATION AND ITS APPLICATION IN MUSICAL THEATRE
By Jordi Cornudella

Thursday, December 12, 2024
From 11:00 to 13:00 at Taller de Músics 24

Writing a song is a complex process. Collaborating with an orchestrator can elevate and enrich our work in surprising ways. But we can also become great orchestrators of our own creations by understanding and applying certain key concepts.

And the best part is that orchestration is possible even without an orchestra!

~~FREE REGISTRATION~~

TRANSLATING A MUSICAL
By Roser Batalla

Thursday, November 21, 2024
From 11:00 to 13:00 at Taller de Músics 24

How can a musical sound the same as the original, but in another language? Should it be faithful? Should it be literal? Is it necessary to modify the original meaning in order to more accurately convey the author’s intent? Roser Batalla, translator and adapter of Gypsy, Company, La jaula de las locas, Sweeney Todd, Chicago, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, A Little Night Music, Marry Me a Little, will explain how she tackles these major challenges and share her experience in the world of translation and adaptation.

~~FREE REGISTRATION~~

THE VOICE OF THE CHARACTERS
By Wendy LeBorgne

Thursday, October 24, 2024
From 11:00 to 13:00 at Taller de Músics ESEM

The playwright proposes a character and the composer sculpts it on the score. What should we bear in mind so as not to martyr the performers?

Dr. Wendy LeBorgne is a sought-after voice pathologist, speaker, author and trainer of vocal athletes in elite voice and powerful communication.

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This masterclass is co-organized by EÒLIA Superior School of Dramatic Art, the SGAE Foundation, through the SGAE Territorial Council in Catalonia, and Taller de Músics.