Teaching Artists: Kjerstie Johanson & Paul Milisch

Meets Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM, Sept 10, 2007 - May 10, 2008

plus individually scheduled weekly vocal lesson

for students currently enrolled in grades 7-12

The Senior Ensemble is the premier musical theatre performance ensemble at MadCAP’s School of the Arts. In addition to touring, Senior Ensemble participates in three projects, ranging from cabaret style recitals to a fully staged production. During the 2007-2008 school year, the Senior Musical Theatre Ensemble rehearses on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM. They perform at the Winter Concert in December, a musical theater medley in February and a musical theatre project (Mulan) in May. Students who participate in the Senior Performance Ensemble are also required to take a 30 minute private voice lesson during the school year. (This year, there will not be lessons during performance weeks.)

Highlights Of The 2006-07 Season:

Highlights included an overnight retreat in the fall! This retreat was a wonderful time for the students to work and play together, becoming a cohesive group. Students performing with Senior Ensemble are encouraged to perform solo, small ensemble, and large group musical numbers at events throughout the year. The Senior FUNdraiser was a Luau Carnival & Silent Auction in January of 2007. The Ensemble performed “Once on This Island Junior” in February at the Bartell Theatre. The largest endeavor of the year was the Disney Magic Music Days Tour to Orlando! Staff members at Disney World were impressed by the professionalism, kindness, and extraordinary skill of MadCAP’s Ensemble students.

Musical Theatre Project For 2007-2008:

Disney’s “Mulan Junior”

The Senior Ensemble production is based on the 1998 Disney film MULAN and the story FA MULAN by Robert D. San Souci. Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this actionpacked stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan. Mulan is a girl, the only child of her honored family. When war breaks out, one man from every family is called to arms. Mulan decides to prove herself to her family and takes her father’s place in the Chinese army. Mulan, Mushu (dishonored guardian dragon sent to aid Mulan), and all of her new Chinese Army friends have to risk everything in order to save all of China. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get your audience up on its feet.

WEEKLY VOICE LESSONS: Students enrolled in the Senior Ensembles must also enroll in private weekly voice lessons.  Click here to go to the Music Studio web page.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:  Other projects and activities will be planned by the students at their summer retreat.  These include a fall retreat and Choral Projects performing in December and May.