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Musical Theatre
The Department of Music and Vocal Arts offers a comprehensive professional training program for the aspiring performer in musical theater. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Integrated, interdisciplinary training is provided in voice, music skills, audition technique, acting, and dance, with full support from the Department of Theatre and Dance. An intensive summer Music Theatre Conservatory offers continuing education credit for qualified students.
The faculty is accomplished both academically and professionally. Small classes assure individual attention of dedicated instructors. A full Performing Arts Calendar provides exceptional opportunities for student performances in musical theater/opera productions, workshop showcases, dance concerts, cabarets, and student recitals. 
Scholarship opportunities include the Emerging Artist Talent Scholarships (up to $9500 annually) in both Music and Musical Theater, awarded by audition and interview. Application must be made by February 1 of each year. Auditions take place in early February, with awards made by March 1.
Courses
Skills:
Acting (sequenced)
Dance Technique (ballet, jazz, tap)
Directing
Individual Instruction: Voice
Musical Theater Workshop (Vocal Emphasis)
Musical Theater Workshop (Dance Emphasis)
Opera Workshop
Performance: Vocal (Opera and Musical Theater styles)
Performance: Vocal (Jazz and Cabaret styles)
Vocal Coaching
Ensembles (by audition):
Musical Theater Workshop
History:
Musical Theater History
Overview of Music Literature
Music Theory/Skills
Computer Applications in Music
Music Skills Labs 1-3 (sequenced)
Piano
Theory 1-3 (sequenced)
Production:
Theater Production Skills
Theater Production Lab
For specific course descriptions, go to NDNU’s online catalog.
Faculty
Debra Lambert, M.M. Hartt School, A.E.A., A.G.M.A.*
Chair, Department of Music & Vocal Arts
Director of Opera/Musical Theater
Co-Director, Music Theater Conservatory (MTC)
Musical Theater, Vocal Performance, Opera, Voice
Michael Elkins, M.A.
Chair, Department of Theater and Dance
Acting, Directing
Greg Fritsch, M.A.*
Music Theater (Acting)
Robin Dutch Fritz, M.A.
Theater Production, Scenic Design
Daniel Glover, D.M.A., Juilliard School
Piano
Michael Greensill, B.A.*
Master Classes, Song Styling & Interpretation
Thomas Hansen, M.M., New England Conservatory
Piano
Marc Jacobs, M.F.A.*
Co-Director, Music Theater Conservatory
Musical Theater (Acting, Audition, Directing)
William Liberatore, B.M. San Jose State University*
Musical Theater, Musical Direction, Vocal Coach
Coleen Lorenz, M.A.
Dance Technique
Kimberley Mohne-Hill, M.F.A. American Conservatory Theatre*
Musical Theater/Opera (Acting), Voice/Speech
Henry Mollicone, M.M., New England Conservatory
Composing, Conducting, 20th Century Theory and History, Opera
Eric Morris, B.M., San Francisco Conservatory
Voice, Beginning Voice Class, Music Skills
Lois Musmann, D.M.A.
Music History, Conducting
Michael Schmitz, D.M.A. University of Arizona
Music Theory, Piano
Gia Solari, A.E.A., M.F.A. Mills College *
Musical Theatre Workshop (dance)
Lee Strawn, D.M.A. Eastman School, A.E.A., A.G.M.A.*
Voice, Lyric Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal History
Dottie Lester White, A.E.A.*
Musical Theater (Dance, Tap)
Wesla Whitfield, B.A. San Francisco State, A.E.A.*
Master Classes, Song Styling & Interpretation (jazz/cabaret styles)
Coach Accompanists:
Sean Bart, B.M. San Francisco Conservatory
Clint Cancio, B.M., Notre Dame de Namur University
Patricia Diaz, B.M., University of Southern California
John Florencio, B.M., San Francisco Conservatory
Resident artists/performing organizations:
Debra Lambert, Artist-in-Residence
The Edlos (male a cappella quartet)
Pocket Opera
* MTC faculty
For further information, contact:
Debra Lambert , Chair, Department of Music
Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
Voicemail: 650-508-3694
E-mail: dlambert@ndnu.edu
School of Arts and Humanities
Notre Dame de Namur University1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 508-3508
Anita Salter, Executive Administrative Assistant