CBMH
6200

Making of the American Musical

College of Performing Arts: Mannes

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Making of the American Musical
Spring 2025
Taught By: Rachael Lansang
Section: A

CRN: 14697

Credits: 2

This course traces the history and trajectories of music theater in the United States from the turn of the twentieth century to the present. From its roots in German operetta, musical revues, and minstrel shows, to the innovative and experimental productions of today, students will explore how opera and musical theater serve as a lens through which a variety of cultural, performative, and historical issues may be examined. The aim of this course is to trace the development of the music drama in terms of its stylistic and compositional influences, characteristics, and goals, and to evaluate its ability to communicate meaning through music, text, and performance. Through watching, listening, critical reading, and discussion, students will examine the historical context of various creators, performers, and listeners of opera. This course fulfills the requirement for Graduate Seminar for MM students

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Mannes (MAN)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:42am EDT 10/8/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/6/2025