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2020-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music: Musical Theatre Concentration


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Music majors may use their elective credits to focus on areas of interest. Majors with a particular interest in musical theatre may declare the Musical Theatre Concentration within the music major. This track aims to develop the students’ talent and ability with the goal of helping the students discover their own unique abilities in musical theatre. A successful professional in musical theatre must possess strong technical skills in voice, music, and dance with the ability to integrate these skills with ease, expressiveness, and versatility. As such the concentration requires coursework in music, acting, and dance combined with many performance opportunities. In order to concentrate in musical theatre, students must elect either a music or theatre major. This assures that they will have a deep grounding in at least one of the two foundational areas of musical theatre.

Please Note:


Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources   section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the Core Curriculum is available within each course and online. 

Music (25 credits)


Theatre Dance & Film Requirements:


Music Electives (12 credits)


  • Four Music Electives may include any 300 or 400 level music course.

Applied Lessons: Private study of an instrument or voice is required for four years unless otherwise approved by the department. All music majors will perform at “jury” during the fall and spring semesters of each year. A written faculty evaluation will determine the ongoing process of each major.

Performance Organizations: Participation in a large performing ensemble is required for four years of those semesters as music major unless otherwise approved by the department. All music majors are expected to attend college concerts and recitals. Music majors are required to perform in at least one student recital sponsored by the Department of music each academic semester.

Piano Competence: All Music Majors are expected to pass a piano proficiency examination at the end of their junior year.

Senior Recital or Project: At the recommendation of the department, all Music Majors will be required to present a project or give a recital during their senior year. An advisor will be assigned to all students.

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