2019-20 Catalogs
BM in Performance - Musical Theatre
This degree program, offered in collaboration with the Theatre Department, is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in musical theatre performance. The program aims to instill a thorough understanding of music and theatre and their relationship to contemporary society. Private lessons, solo and ensemble performance, and the theatrical training necessary for this discipline are emphasized. A basic understanding of the standards and opportunities for professional performance leads the student to realistic expectations for a career as a performer or teacher.
Program Requirements
The minimum number of credits required for the degree is 120.
| Music CORE - 30-34 credits | 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 |
| MUH 325 History of the American Musical Theatre | 3 |
| Functional Piano (4) | |
| MUS 150 Piano Class 1 | 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 - 27 credits | |
| Private Lessons (8 semesters) | 24 |
| MUP 490 Senior Recital / Seminar | 3 |
| MUS 442 Recital Class (4 semesters) | 0 |
| Students in the musical theatre concentration will divide their 24-credit | |
| hours of applied music equally between classical applied studies and | |
| musical theatre coaching by taking either a 2-credit or a 1-credit | |
| lesson in each area every semester. | |
| Ensembles - 3.5 credits | |
| MUS 404 Opera Workshop: Musical Theatre (4 semesters) | 2 |
| MUS 401 Chorale or MUS 405 Chamber Singers (3 semesters) | 1.5 |
| Additional Music Courses - 2 credits | |
| MUS 372 Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
| Additional Theatre Courses - 23 credits | |
| THE 122 Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THE 220 Acting: Scene Study | 3 |
| THE 321 Advanced Acting | 3 |
THE 141/142 Theatre Workshop 1 or 2 (4 semesters of either) | 2 |
| THE 139 Makeup | 3 |
| THE 203 Musical Theatre Dance (2 semesters) | 6 |
| THE Performance Elective | 3 |
Students in the musical theatre concentration must successfully perform two significant roles and one chorus role in an approved music theatre production. Students must successfully complete a crew or backstage assignment; presence is required at all strikes for all productions in which students participate, whether as a crew or cast member.
Jury Information
Students in the musical theatre concentration will take a progress check jury at the end of each fall semester and a level jury at the end of each spring semester. Jury level expectations are: Level I - earned at the conclusion of Semester 2; Level II - earned at the conclusion of Semester 4; Level III - earned at the conclusion of Semester 6.
Admission Information
Admission to the Musical Theatre program is based on the following criteria:
Vocal performance audition of two pieces from the Musical Theatre literature, one ballad and one up-tempo piece. The applicant should also be prepared to sing one classical or traditional piece.
- Performance of a two- to three-minute memorized monologue.
- Execute a simple movement combination.
- Tests of aural comprehension, rhythmic recitation, and sight singing administered individually by a member of the staff.
- A diagnostic written test of music fundamentals, including intervals, scales, chords, and key signatures.