Rekha S. Rajan is Co-Director for PANCH Research, LLC, an international consulting firm specializing in biomedical, health, education, arts research and program evaluation. She is the author of several books, over 50 articles and evaluations. She received her EdD in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University, is the editor for General Music Today, and was awarded research grants from the NEA and Chicago Community Trust. Dr. Rajan is also a professional actress, classically trained vocalist, and children's book author.

Rekha S. Rajan makes the case for musical theater's spill-over effect: Classroom music-making is more relevant, students are happier and more engaged, and schools better serve their community. Written for multiple stake-holders, Rajan brilliantly illustrates what an interdisciplinary education looks like by using diverse theater examples, student and teacher voices, and creative lesson plans.

• ACT 1 The Purpose of Musical TheaterChapter 1 Understanding Musical TheaterChapter 2 Learning through Musical TheaterChapter 3 Musical Theater RepertoireACT II An Interdisciplinary ProcessChapter 4 CreatingChapter 5 RespondingChapter 6 ConnectingACT III Performing Musical TheaterChapter 7 AuditionsChapter 8 CastingChapter 9 Rehearsals and PerformanceENCOREChapter 10 Beyond BroadwayIndex

Rekha S. Rajan is Co-Director for PANCH Research, LLC, an international consulting firm specializing in biomedical, health, education, arts research and program evaluation. She is the author of several books, over 50 articles and evaluations. She received her EdD in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University, is the editor for General Music Today, and was awarded research grants from the NEA and Chicago Community Trust. Dr. Rajan is also a professional actress, classically trained vocalist, and children's book author.

Rekha S. Rajan makes the case for musical theater's spill-over effect: Classroom music-making is more relevant, students are happier and more engaged, and schools better serve their community. Written for multiple stake-holders, Rajan brilliantly illustrates what an interdisciplinary education looks like by using diverse theater examples, student and teacher voices, and creative lesson plans.

• ACT 1 The Purpose of Musical TheaterChapter 1 Understanding Musical TheaterChapter 2 Learning through Musical TheaterChapter 3 Musical Theater RepertoireACT II An Interdisciplinary ProcessChapter 4 CreatingChapter 5 RespondingChapter 6 ConnectingACT III Performing Musical TheaterChapter 7 AuditionsChapter 8 CastingChapter 9 Rehearsals and PerformanceENCOREChapter 10 Beyond BroadwayIndex

Rekha S. Rajan is Co-Director for PANCH Research, LLC, an international consulting firm specializing in biomedical, health, education, arts research and program evaluation. She is the author of several books, over 50 articles and evaluations. She received her EdD in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University, is the editor for General Music Today, and was awarded research grants from the NEA and Chicago Community Trust. Dr. Rajan is also a professional actress, classically trained vocalist, and children's book author.

Rekha S. Rajan makes the case for musical theater's spill-over effect: Classroom music-making is more relevant, students are happier and more engaged, and schools better serve their community. Written for multiple stake-holders, Rajan brilliantly illustrates what an interdisciplinary education looks like by using diverse theater examples, student and teacher voices, and creative lesson plans.

• ACT 1 The Purpose of Musical TheaterChapter 1 Understanding Musical TheaterChapter 2 Learning through Musical TheaterChapter 3 Musical Theater RepertoireACT II An Interdisciplinary ProcessChapter 4 CreatingChapter 5 RespondingChapter 6 ConnectingACT III Performing Musical TheaterChapter 7 AuditionsChapter 8 CastingChapter 9 Rehearsals and PerformanceENCOREChapter 10 Beyond BroadwayIndex