Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

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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.)

Music Requirements: 49 Hours

MUT 1310 Theory I 3 Hours
MUT 1320 Theory II 3 Hours
MUT 1330 Aural Skills I 1 Hours
MUT 1340 Aural Skills II 1 Hours
MUH 1200 Introduction to Music: History, Style and Culture 3 Hours (Hours Counted in Bell Core)
MUH 4130 History of Musical Theatre 3 Hours
MAA 1210 & 1220 Applied Voice 4 Hours
MAA 2210 & 2220 Applied Voice 4 Hours
MUG 2020 Sophomore Technical 0 Hours
MAA 3310 & 3320 Applied Voice 6 Hours
MAA 4310 & 4320 Applied Voice 6 Hours
MAA 3000 & 4000 Junior and Senior Recitals 0 Hours
MAA 3070 Vocal Seminar 0 Hours (8 Semesters)
MAA 1060 Diction & Song Literature I (English and Italian) 1 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
MUN —- Choral Ensembles 2 Hours
MUN 3900 Oratorio Chorus 0 Hours (2 Semesters)
MAA 3010 Musical Theatre Coaching 1 Hours
MAA 4010 Musical Theatre Coaching 1 Hours
MUN 3970 Musical Theatre 0-3 Hours (2 Semesters, Freshman Year)
MUN 3970 Musical Theatre
(6 Semesters)
MAA 4070 Musical Theatre Seminar 0 Hours (8 Semesters)
MUE 3230 Basic Conducting Techniques 3 Hours
MUG 2000 Recital Attendance 0 Hours (7 Semesters)

Theatre Requirements: 21 Hours

TDR 2030 Play Analysis 0 Hours (Hours Counted in Bell Core)
TDR 2220 Stage Movement for Musical Theatre 2 Hours
TDR 2080 Acting I 3 Hours
TDR 3080 Acting II 3 Hours
TDR 4080 Acting III 4 Hours
TDR 2100 Stage Voice and Diction I 3 Hours
TDR Electives 6 Hours

Dance Requirements: 13 Hours

A total of 14 hours in Dance is required for this degree. One of the hours, however, is counted as meeting the activity component of the Wellness requirement in the BELL Core.

Musical Theatre majors will take dance courses in at least 3 different styles selected from the courses listed below:

Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III, Jazz I, Jazz II, Jazz III, Modern I, Modern II, Modern III, Tap I, Tap II, Tap III, Theatre Dance I

Students should take level II and III classes in at least two different dance styles.

Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

BELL Core Requirements: 38 Hours (minimum)

Music Requirements: 49 Hours

Theatre Requirements: 21 Hours

Dance Requirements: 13 Hours

General Electives: 8 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 129 Hours