H81.2060 001 Crafts of Musical Theatre: Lyric Writing
Course LevelGraduate
DescriptionOpen to graduate and undergraduate students. This course is an introduction to the complex and demanding art of lyric writing for the theatre. Elements of basic lyric writing craft including rhyme, song structures, hooks, style, and scansion will be emphasized. The works of great theatre lyric writers will be studied. Assigned exercises will explore a variety of song forms and confront such issues as writing for character and developing a lyric voice.
Open to graduate and undergraduate students.
Students interested in taking this course for undergraduate credit should register for H81.1060.
Also Cross-Listed As:
- H81.1060001
Music, Theatre, Writing
Tisch School of the Arts
Department Contact(s)
Marie Costanza
113 Second Avenue 4th Floor
(212) 998-1831
musical.theatre@nyu.edu
| Sec # | Type | Dates | Meeting Times | Instructor | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture | Jul 06 - Jul 30 | MTWR04:10 PM - 06:10 PM | Schiff, Leonard | 4 |