Musical Theatre Ensemble



MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Dr. John Ray


Musical Theatre Ensemble
Spring 2009
Musical Theatre Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble in which students prepare either a variety of scenes from Musical Theatre or an entire show. Attention will be given to movement, diction, acting, staging, and vocal interpretation. The class will culminate in a public staged performance. Offered every other spring semester.
Carlie Moore and Kathleen Dunn
Spring 2009 Musical Theatre Ensemble Cast includes:
Kimberly Overstreet
Liz Reed
Carlie Moore
Kathleen Dunn
Abby Petrunak
Ari Welch
Johanna Williams
Orien Henry
Cameron Culver
Darren Bryant
Joshua Smith

Featuring Musical Numbers from:
Camelot Lady
Be Good
Fiddler on the Roof
Seussical
Mary Poppins
Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Jekyll & Hyde
The Drowsy Chaperone
Knickerbocker Holiday

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Performance dates for MTE 2009 are March 19, 20, and 21, 2009. For information about times or tickets, please contact Dr. Renita Koehn.
A prepared piece is not required to audition for one of the choral groups. 

If you are auditioning for an instrumental ensemble, please prepare one 30-second excerpt of a lyrical passage and one 30-second excerpt of a technical passage. 

If you are interested in Jazz Ensemble, please prepare an additional 30-second excerpt of a swing tune.

If interested in auditioning for Musical Theatre Ensemble or Opera Workshop, please have 1 show tune (MTE) or aria (OW) prepared to sing to demonstrate vocal ability, characterization, stage presence, and/or movement.

Information about each ensemble is included on the links to your left.  If you have questions please call Anna Kniazewycz at 615-248-1288.
Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major.  The Madrigalians is not open to first-time freshmen; however, there are  limited openings for male singers who are transfer students.