Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

The Musical Theatre Major provides extensive training for students who exhibit exceptional performance potential in musical theatre. The degree features balanced and comprehensive study in singing, acting, and dance for students interested in pursuing performance careers in musical theatre.

BELL Core Requirements: 38 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Technical Requirements:

Technical Requirements are courses identified by the program as required courses and will count in the BELL Core Requirements.

MUH 1200 Introduction to Music: History, Style and Culture 3 Hours
MUG 4015 Senior Capstone in Music 1 Hours

Major Core Requirements: 20 Hours

Class Piano: 4 Hours

MFB 1110 Class Piano I 1 Hours
MFB 1120 Class Piano II 1 Hours
MFB 2110 Class Piano III 1 Hours
MFB 2120 Class Plano IV 1 Hours
MUG 2010 Piano Proficiency Examination 0 Hours

Music Theory: 8 Hours

Ensembles: 8 Hours

MUN ____ 2 hours (Enrollment in a choral ensemble for two semesters)
MUN 3970 Musical Theatre 0-3 Hours (Enroll in 2 semesters for 0 credit each; enroll in 6 semesters for one hour each)
All music majors must enroll in at least one for-credit ensemble during each semester of study, even if minimum degree requirements for ensembles have been met.

Musical Theatre Major: 63 Hours

Applied Principal (Vocal): 20 Hours

MPA 2201 Applied Classical Voice 2 hours (4 semesters)
MPA 4301 Applied Classical Voice 3 hours (4 semesters)
MPR 30_ Half Music Recital 0 Hours
MPR 40_ Full Music Recital 0 Hours

Musical Theatre Support Courses: 8 Hours

MAA 3010 Musical Theatre Coaching 1 Hours
MAA 4010 Musical Theatre Coaching 1 Hours
MUE 3230 Basic Conducting Techniques 3 Hours
MUH 4130 History of Musical Theatre 3 Hours

Theatre Studies: 21 Hours

TDR 2100 Stage Voice and Diction I 3 Hours
TDR 2220 Stage Movement for Musical Theatre 2 Hours
TDR 2080 Acting I 3 Hours
TDR 3080 Acting II 3 Hours
TDR 3560 Play Analysis 3 Hours
TDR 4080 Acting III 4 Hours
TDR Elective 3 Hours

Dance Studies: 14 Hours

14 hours of DAN credit required; 1 hour counted in BELL Core under Wellness requirement.

Select courses in at least three (3) different styles from the following (Students must take level II and level III courses in at least two different dance styles):