Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Requirements for the B.F.A. Degree in Musical Theatre
Required Musical Theatre Courses:
MUTR 1011 | MUSIC THEORY I: FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
MUTR 1012 | MUSIC THEORY II | 3 |
MUET 1021 | EAR-TRAINING I | 1 |
MUET 1022 | EAR-TRAINING II | 1 |
MUKH 1031 | KEYBOARD HARMONY I | 0.5 |
MUKH 1032 | KEYBOARD HARMONY II | 0.5 |
MUH 2012 | SURVEY OF WESTERN MUSIC II | 3 |
MUH 2235 | AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER | 3 |
MUA 3996 | Musical Theatre Performance Seminar | 2 |
MUH 3998 | MUSIC SENIOR PROJECT | 2 |
MUA 3997 | Musical Theatre Performance Seminar | 2 |
MUA ____
| Voice class or lessons | |
MUA 1009 | Piano Class I | 1 |
MUA 1010 | Piano Class II | 1 |
MUA 2071 | Cabaret Performance Workshop | 2 |
MUA 2227 | ACTING FOR MUSICAL THEATER | 2 |
MUA 2240 | PROF WORLD OF MUSICAL THEATRE | 2 |
MUA 4475
| PERFORMANCE PROJECT/MUSIC THE | 1 |
DTH 1000 | CREATIVE PROCESS | 3 |
DTH 1001 | ACTING I | 3 |
DTH 1500 | Stagecraft I: Sets and Lights | 2 |
DTH 2013
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DTH 25__
| Design Elective | 3 |
DTH 4010 | VOICE & SPEECH I | 2 |
DTH 4121 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 2 |
DTH ____
| 2 semesters of Modern Dance or Ballet | 4 |
DTH ____
| Movement Elective | 4 |
DTH 4500A | Production Practicum Stage Crew | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 64 |
MUA 3996: Seminars may be substituted by arrangement of the department.
MUA 1009 and 1010 (or equivalent) not required for student with piano as major instrument.
Senior Recital
Students presenting a vocal or instrumental recital for credit toward a degree program in the music major must register for applied music lessons during the semester in which the recital is presented. The Recital Participation Form is available as a link on the Music Department web page and in the Music Department Office. Please see the section on Procedures for Senior Recitals at the end of the section on Music.
Performance Requirements
Freshman & Sophomore Years - At least one solo or ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.
Junior Year - At least one solo appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. At least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.
Senior Year- Perform a full-length juried recital (usually during spring semester). Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.
Students pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre must have a minimum of 30 liberal arts credits.