BM in Performance, Musical Theatre Concentration
This degree concentration, offered in collaboration with the USM Department of Theatre, is designed for those students who wish to pursue a career in musical theatre performance. The program aims to instill a thorough understanding of musical theatre and its relationship to contemporary society. Private lessons in voice, solo and ensemble performance, and the theatrical training necessary for this discipline are emphasized.
Courses & Requirements
Music CORE 30-34 credits
Music Theory and Aural Skills (16)
MUT 100 Music Theory and Aural Skills 1 (4)
MUT 101 Music Theory and Aural Skills 2 (4)
MUT 200 Music Theory and Aural Skills 3 (4)
MUT 201 Music Theory and Aural Skills 4 (4)
Music History (12)
MUH 105 Multi-Cultural Perspectives of American Popular Music and Jazz (3)
MUH 222 Music History Survey 1 (3)
MUH 223 Music History Survey 2 (3)
MUS 325 History of the American Musical Theater (3)
Functional Piano (4)
MUS 150 Piano Class I (1)
MUS 151 Piano Class 2 (1)
MUS 250 Piano Class 3 (1)
MUS 251 Piano Class 4 (1)
Conducting (2)
MUS 244 Basic Conducting (2)
Applied Music (28)
Private Lessons (8 semesters) (24)
MUP 490 Capstone: Performance (4)
MUS 442 Recital Class (4 semesters) (0)
Ensembles (3.5)
MUS 404 Opera Workshop: Musical Theater (4 semesters) (2)
MUS 401 Choral or MUS 405 Chamber Singers [3 semesters total] (1.5)
Additional Music Courses (2)
MUS 321 Literature of the Major Instrument (Musical Theater Literature) (2)
Additional Theatre Courses (29)
THE 120 Stage Movement/Voice (3)
THE 130, 131, 132, 133 Musical Theatre Workshop, 4 semesters (4)
THE 220 Acting: Scene Study (3)
THE 226 Professional Auditioning and Marketing Techniques (3)
THE 103 Contemporary Dance (3)
THE 203 Musical Theatre Dance [two semesters] (6)
THE 139 Makeup (3)
Dance Elective (3)
Additional Non-music / Non-theatre Courses (9)
Electives (9)
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