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Leia E. Wasbotten

Residential Faculty - Music

Music and Dance

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

MUP102AA Private Instruction: Voice 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.

Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13866
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office
Private Instruction
Lecture/Lab
08/17/2024 - 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: Class 13866 Registration is by department permission only. To register please visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music/private-instruction
MUP217 Music Theatre: Broadway Solos 1 Credits

Study and in-class performance of scenes and solos from Broadway musical literature. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15178
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWeFr
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 15178 Musical Theatre. Students may contact instructor at: leia.wasbotten@mesacc.edu
15179
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
Tu
7:10 PM - 9:50 PM

Closed

Notes: Class 15179 Broadway Solos. Students may contact instructor at: leia.wasbotten@mesacc.edu
MUP218 Audition Techniques: Music Theater 1 Credits

Practice in the techniques of auditioning for musical theater. Identification and illustration techniques of the vocal and acting music theater audition. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33779
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Closed
MUP270AA Musical Theatre Workshop 1 Credits

Workshop in the study and performance of musical theatre repertoire. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34589
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 - 10/10/2024
TuTh
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 34589 For audition information contact darin.shryock@mesacc.edu. This course functions as the competition show for the KCACTF festival.

Fall Flex Start 2024

MUP273 Musical Theatre Production 1 Credits

Principles and techniques for musical theatre production performance. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance.

Prerequisites: By audition.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15168
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
09/04/2024 - 11/09/2024
MoWeFr
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 15168 Musical Theater Production II. Students may contact instructor at: leia.wasbotten@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

MUP133 Class Voice I 1 Credits

Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal production. Emphasis on breathing techniques, tone production and performances in class of solo vocal literature. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27129
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

16 of 16
Seats Available
MUP134 Class Voice II 1 Credits

Continuation of Class Voice I including the elements of stage presence and diction.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP133 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27128
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

16 of 16
Seats Available
MUP217 Music Theatre: Broadway Solos 1 Credits

Study and in-class performance of scenes and solos from Broadway musical literature. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26705
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025
MoWeFr
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

16 of 16
Seats Available
26731
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025
Tu
7:10 PM - 9:50 PM

Open

18 of 18
Seats Available
MUP233 Class Voice III 1 Credits

Interpretive singing through a closer examination of coloring, tone production, dynamics, and tempo indications.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP134.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27127
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

16 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27127 Students may contact instructor at: tregoney.shepherd@mesacc.edu
MUP234 Class Voice IV 1 Credits

Emphasis on the preparation of solo vocal literature for the purpose of evaluation and the integration of the music with the drama of the music.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP233 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27126
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

16 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27126 Students may contact instructor at: tregoney.shepherd@mesacc.edu

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