Teacher's Guide to Musical Theatre

The book "A Teachers Guide to Musical Theatre" is a comprehensive guide for teachers who want to teach musical theatre to students of all abilities. It provides a structured approach to the subject, covering key facts and concepts in musical theatre history and offering practical in-class activities. The book is designed to provide engaging and inspirational material for an initial term or semester and encourages teachers to extend their knowledge further. It is the only existing guide to structured and stimulating practice in the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Are you a teacher of musical theatre who struggles to plan and construct lessons? Are you looking for a structured approach to teaching musical theatre to students of all abilities? Do you know your Ivor Novello from your Stephen Sondheim? Despite being one of the most popular forms of performance study, Musical Theatre is often the most difficult to teach due to its part-practical and part-academic approach. With few books on the market directly aimed at teachers, it can be a challenging and daunting task to devise a course of study that takes in the history of the form as well as considering the wider aspects that come together to make a successful musical.

A Teachers Guide to Musical Theatre enables teachers to plan and deliver courses in Musical Theatre with confidence and flair. The unique structure of the chapters guides teachers through key facts and concepts in musical theatre history and offers practical in-class activities for students. From topics for class discussion and essay assignments to journal entries and portfolios to sample test questions, this book is full of practical advice from experienced teachers in the field, which make it the ideal companion for teachers and instructors on diploma and degree-level courses, as well as those devising courses in part-time performing arts schools.

Devised to provide sufficient engaging and inspirational material for an initial term or semester, the book establishes the principles of teaching this relatively new subject and encourages teachers to extend much further into the subject. From The Mikado to Hamilton and everything in between, this book breaks down decades of history into appropriately sized lessons, designed to give students a rounded survey of the subject and an understanding of how musicals have evolved and changed over time.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the history and theory of musical theatre, A Teachers Guide to Musical Theatre also includes a wealth of practical resources and ideas for teachers. From lesson plans and handouts to multimedia resources and online activities, this book provides everything teachers need to create engaging and effective lessons that will inspire and motivate their students. Whether you are a seasoned teacher of musical theatre or a newcomer to the field, A Teachers Guide to Musical Theatre is an essential resource for anyone who wants to teach this exciting and dynamic form of performance study.

So, if you are looking for a structured approach to teaching musical theatre to students of all abilities, A Teachers Guide to Musical Theatre is the perfect choice for you. With its comprehensive coverage of the history and theory of musical theatre, practical resources and ideas, and engaging and effective teaching strategies, this book is sure to help you create successful and inspiring lessons that will leave your students wanting more. So why wait? Order your copy today and start teaching musical theatre with confidence and flair!

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 241 x 185 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350213937