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Victoria Bussert, Director of Music Theatre Program
Matthew Webb,
Music Director
Gregory Daniels,
Dance Program Coordinator
Tracy Grady,
Area Coordinator, Music Theatre

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OVERVIEW

从百老汇和伦敦西区的主角到黄金时段的电视节目, film and more, 鲍德温华莱士音乐剧校友获得了20多年的最高赞誉.

As a result, Baldwin Wallace's program has earned accolades from leading agents, casting directors, critics and other industry professionals.

BW学生在校期间出现在地区和全国. 丰富的性能经验提供了现实世界的机会. They've earned equity points, 建立重要的联系,获得宝贵的简历经验.

BW produces an annual New York Showcase attended by the industry, 在过去的10年里,BW 100%的学生都被顶级经纪人签下了.

You'll learn from award-winning, 具有丰富的国内和国际导演经验的专业活跃的教师, acting, singing and dance. 小班授课确保个性化的关注和密切的教师指导.

  • Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre production of Into the Woods

    "Into the Woods" at Kleist Center for Art & Drama

    BW音乐剧院制作的斯蒂芬·桑德海姆的经典音乐剧被当地评论家称为“构思精良,引人入胜”, 并“向最好的大学音乐剧欧博allbet之一的学生和教师的素质致敬。.

  • Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre production of Once

    "Once" at Beck Center for the Arts

    The academic premiere of "Once" was a hit, with audiences in awe of the performers' instrumental abilities. 这12位演员不仅参与了演出,而且还是演出的管弦乐队.

  • Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre premiere of Kinky Boots

    "Kinky Boots" at Kleist Center for Art & Drama

    百老汇原导演参观了BW音乐剧院演出的“变态靴子”, Jerry Mitchell, 还有五名BW音乐剧院的校友,他们毕业后出现在百老汇或全国巡回演出的版本中. 在演出的第二个星期六举行的筹款活动中,这些才华横溢的毕业生进行了表演.

  • Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre production of Lizzie

    "Lizzie" at Beck Center for the Arts

    A BW Music Theatre favorite, 《欧博allbet》继2012年在剧场广场的第14街剧院和2017年在俄亥俄剧院演出后,于2022年在贝克艺术中心成功上演.

Performing Partners

鲍德温华莱士靠近克利夫兰及其全国排名的音乐和艺术组织,提供了出色的学习和表演机会. BW学生曾与BW社区合作伙伴合作,包括:

Groundbreaking Premieres

Over the years, BW与Playhouse Square合作制作了六场地区首演,并因百老汇作品的学术首演而受到全国关注. 在它的功劳中,BW制作了《欧博allbet》和《欧博allbet》的第一部剧目. 其他最近的学术首演包括:布鲁克林:音乐剧, [title of show], Passing Strange, Lizzie Borden, Murder Ballad and the new version of Saturday Night Fever. BW is a proud member of the National Alliance for Music Theatre.

Vibrant Facility Engages Students

引人注目的博塞尔音乐艺术中心是一个风景如画的四栋建筑综合体,里面有BW表演艺术学院. It's a seamless blend of historic architecture and modern design. The facility houses 50 soundproofed practice rooms, instructional space, 练习室和令人印象深刻的排练厅,可以容纳最新的教学和表演技术.

BW = Broadway Worthy

"Baldwin Wallace = Broadway Worthy; when Victoria Bussert's students hit New York, they don't just show up, they stand out" - read story from The Cleveland Plain Dealer

National Acclaim

音乐剧欧博allbet在2019-20年度“舞台上的最佳大学音乐剧欧博allbet”榜单中名列前茅. 在2018-19年的《欧博allbet》节目排名中,BW也被评为全美排名第一的节目 Best Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Music Theatre Programs.

Senior Showcase

The Plain Dealer《欧博allbet》的戏剧评论家在一系列文章中记录了BW音乐剧院欧博allbet的非凡成功,深入研究了BW音乐剧院的秘密 BW's nationally acclaimed "star factory," and followed seniors on their journey to Senior Showcase in New York.

Alumni Reviews

《欧博allbet》和其他媒体也报道了许多成功登上百老汇舞台的BW毕业生的感人故事, like Jill Paice, Ciara Renee and Chris McCarrell 并在校内外的作品评论中给予高度评价.

~ see more Alumni Success

Exceptional Learning Experiences

Innovation, excellence, 出色的实践学习和表演机会使BW表演艺术学院成为全国学生的理想选择. 仅限本科生的音乐学院为学生提供了一个特殊的学习环境,让他们在表演中扮演主角, conducting, managing and teaching. 我们可以在顶尖的研究生院找到校友,并与最好的管弦乐队合作, operas and theatres. 其他校友被聘为教学、艺术管理和音乐治疗等有回报的职位.

CURRICULUM

BW's comprehensive curriculum gives you what you need to excel. Housed in the state-of-the-art Conservatory, 音乐剧的音乐学士学位将帮助你释放你的艺术天赋,并在这个领域取得成功.

Courses include:

  • Four years of Applied Voice Study
  • Music Theory/Sight Singing
  • Music Theatre History
  • Piano
  • Vocal Ensemble
  • Core Acting Skills
  • Scene to Song
  • Shakespeare
  • Acting IV
  • Acting V
  • Audition Technique
  • Golden Age of Music Theatre
  • Music Theatre Business/Acting for the Camera
  • Music Theatre Senior Boot Camp
  • Music Theatre Showcase
  • Script Analysis
  • Theatre History
  • Stagecraft for the Actor
  • Makeup for the Stage
  • Ballet Bootcamp
  • Ballet I-IV
  • Jazz I-IV
  • Modern I-II
  • Tap I-IV
  • Hip Hop I-II
  • Pointe I-II and Modern III-IV are also available as electives
  • Elective credits in Music, Theatre or Dance

The music theatre major prepares students to:

  • Use their knowledge of and skills in music, dance and acting to prepare for auditions and performances.
  • 作为演员,以适当的解释和技术熟练程度呈现代表各种类型的戏剧剧目, singers and dancers.
  • Identify and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, 并发展必要的技能和知识,成为各自领域的领导者.

Master Classes

Master classes are an integral part of BW's music theatre training. Each year, BW为校园带来了至少10名顶级音乐剧专业人士, including agents, casting directors, choreographers and music directors. 客座艺术家直接与学生合作,帮助他们发展在该领域茁壮成长所需的技能.

Course Catalog

Course Descriptions

更广泛的课程描述,专业要求和其他信息列表可以在 University Catalog.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

大量的音乐剧表演机会从大一开始,一直持续到大四, culminating in the New York Showcase. Every student is encouraged to audition for all BW productions, including music theatre, traditional theatre and opera. There are no limitations. 鲍德温华莱士音乐剧院提供了一个令人印象深刻的表演机会阵列.

MUSIC THEATRE COLLABORATIONS

BW音乐与地区和国家组织有着出色的合作. A few examples include:

  • Annual productions with Playhouse Square and Beck Center for the Arts, as well as opportunities with Great Lakes Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival and the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
  • Fyoo zh en is open to the entire student body. It is a unique collaboration among student choreographers, composers, dancers and designers, culminating in a weekend-long spectacular dance event.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Opportunities for music theatre majors include:

  • Ars Nova
    Ars Nova是一个受欢迎的音乐戏剧社区,通过专业领域的客座艺术家提供的教育,促进专业戏剧社区和BW专业预科学生之间的关系.
  • Theatre Arts and Performance
    这个组织的目的是支持学生戏剧艺术家和那些对校园戏剧感兴趣的人, to inform students of events and opportunities in theatre, to maintain an open forum for student ideas and projects, and to raise awareness of theatrical events on and off campus.

ALUMNI SUCCESS

BW's music theatre program has achieved renowned success. Today, its alumni can be found in leading roles on Broadway, in national tours, and on television and film.
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FACULTY

Victoria Bussert

Director, Music Theatre Program
M.F.A., Northwestern University

Victoria Bussert

Matthew Webb

Music Theatre Music Director
B.A., Baldwin Wallace College

Matthew Webb

Gregory Daniels

Dance Program Coordinator
A.A.S., Onondaga Community College in Business

Gregory Daniels

Ryan Garrett

Lecturer of Music Theatre Music Direction
B.M., Music Theatre, Baldwin Wallace University

Ryan Garrett

Tracy Grady

Area Coordinator, Music Theatre
M.M., Ohio University

Tracy Grady

Music Theatre

Victoria Bussert
Director, Music Theatre Program
Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., M.A., Northwestern University
www.victoriabussert.com

Matthew Webb
Music Theatre Music Director
Assistant Professor of Music Theatre
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College

Ryan Garrett
Lecturer of Music Theatre Music Direction
B.M., Baldwin Wallace University

Colleen Longshaw Jackson
Lecturer in Music Theatre
M.F.A., Kent State University

Tracy Grady
Area Coordinator, Music Theatre
Lecturer in Voice
M.M., Ohio University

DANCE

Gregory Daniels
Coordinator, Dance Program
Associate Professor of Dance
A.A.S., Onondaga Community College

Kelly Clymer
Lecturer in Dance
B.A., Mercyhurst University

Kim Gladdon
Lecturer in Dance
Injury Prevention and Health, Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
M.D., George Washington University

ACTING

Laura Welsh Berg
Assistant Professor, Acting and Directing
M.F.A., DePaul University

VOICE

JR Fralick
Chair, Vocal Studies Department
Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Ohio State University

Gregory Harrell
Professor of Voice
M.M., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music

Nancy Maultsby
Professor of Voice
B.M. Westminster Choir College

Cynthia O'Connell
Professor of Voice
M.M., West Chester University, Pennsylvania

Joanne Uniatowski
Associate Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Cleveland Institute of Music

Tracy Grady
Area Coordinator, Music Theatre
Lecturer in Voice
M.M., Ohio University

Sandra Simon
Lecturer in Voice
M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music

Susan Wallin
Lecturer in Voice
B.M., Kent State University

Marc Weagraff
Associate Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The University of Michigan