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The Alliance Theatre’s: Musicals as an Art Form

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  • A Songwriter’s Process - Lesson 1: The Concept 09:42
  • A Songwriter’s Process - Lesson 2: Lyrics 10:14
  • A Songwriter’s Process - Lesson 3: Music 11:02
  • A Songwriter’s Process - Lesson 4: Production 14:11
  • Musical Theater As An Art Form: An Introduction 56:00
  • Modeling Strategy (Step #1 – Determine Concept): “Just One Word” 1:20
  • Modeling Strategy (Step #2 – Compose Lyrics): “Word Dump” 2:49
  • Modeling Strategy (Step #3 – Develop Music): “Soundscape” 3:42
  • Modeling Strategy (Step #4 – Revise to Produce): “More Of / Less Of” 2:23
  • Modeling Strategies (The Songwriting Process): View Student Performance 3:10
  • Modeling Strategy (Step #5 – Choose to Share): “I Liked / I Wonder” 1:24
  • About
  • Lesson Plans & Resources

Presented by the Johnny Mercer Foundation and the Alliance Theatre, the Musical Theater Composition Video Series is comprised of three distinct parts: (4) 15-minute instructional videos that feature an Alliance Theater composer at work in order to demystify the songwriting process, a 1-hour Introduction to Musical Theater resource video, and six short (under 5 minutes) resource videos modeling these instructional strategies with a small student group. Designed to serve high school educators and students, each video includes access to a standards-aligned lesson plan and accompanying instructional materials to guide students through the process of creating original musical theater songs.

Lesson plans can be found under the Resources tab above.

Part 1: The Songwriting Process

Part 2: Introduction to Musical Theater

Part 3: Modeling Strategies – The Songwriting Process

  • The Songwriting Process with Instructional Strategies At-A-Glance (PDF)
Eugene H. Russell

Eugene H. Russel IV

Teaching Artist

Eugene H. Russell IV is a multi-talented vocalist, musician, songwriter, and award-winning actor.
Amanda Watkins

Amanda Watkins

Instructor

Amanda Watkins serves as an Associate Producer at The Alliance Theatre.