Musical Theatre Undergraduate Minor
This minor is intended to provide introductory performance-related experiences for performing arts students not in the BFA theatre degree tracks. Students in the BFA theatre degree tracks may be able to earn a minor in musical theatre by taking 15 credit hours in the more advanced offerings in musical theatre.
Program Requirements
- Minimum of 18 credit hours
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This minor is intended to provide introductory performance-related experience in Musical Theatre for performing arts students majoring in theatre, dance, or voice, and exceptionally talented non-CVPA students with interest in Musical Theatre.
Acceptance to minor is contingent on an audition and interview with Program Coordinator and Faculty.
Requirements for Dance Majors
Includes only the following majors and concentrations:
- Dance Studies, B.A.
- Dance Studies, B.A. with K-12 Teaching Licensure Concentration
- Dance, B.F.A.: Dance (Choreography and Performance) Concentration
- Dance, B.F.A.: Dance (Choreography and Performance) with K-12 Standard Professional Licensure Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 15 | |
| Acting I | ||
| Broadway: Development of the American Musical | ||
| Musicianship for Musical Theatre I | ||
| Singing for the Actor | ||
| Workshop in Musical Theatre | ||
| Musical Theatre Audition Technique I | ||
| Select | 3 | |
| 3 credits chosen from the following: | ||
| Playscript Analysis | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Singing for the Actor | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| American Theatre History | ||
| Advanced Theatre Practice-Performance | ||
Requirements for Theatre Majors
Includes only the following majors and concentrations:
- Drama, B.A.
- Drama, B.F.A.: Acting Concentration
- Drama, B.F.A.: Design and Technical Production Concentration
- Drama, B.F.A.: Theatre Education, K-12 Teaching Licensure Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 14 | |
| Broadway: Development of the American Musical | ||
| Musicianship for Musical Theatre I | ||
| Singing for the Actor | ||
| Workshop in Musical Theatre | ||
| Musical Theatre Audition Technique I | ||
| Introduction to Ballet | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance Styles I | ||
| Select | 4 | |
| Select 4 credits chosen from the following: | ||
| Singing for the Actor | ||
| Advanced Theatre Practice-Performance | ||
| Contemporary Dance I | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| African Dance I | ||
| Tap Dance I | ||
Requirements for Music Majors
Includes only the following majors and concentrations:
- Music Education, B.M.: Choral/General Music Education Concentration
- Performance, B.M.: Voice Concentration
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Required 13 Acting I Broadway: Development of the American Musical Workshop in Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Audition Technique I Introduction to Ballet Musical Theatre Dance Styles I Select 5 5 credits chosen from the following: Playscript Analysis Acting II Playwriting American Theatre History Advanced Theatre Practice-Performance Contemporary Dance I Ballet I Jazz Dance I African Dance I Tap Dance I
Requirements for Students not Studying Theatre, Voice, or Dance
Includes all majors and concentrations not listed above.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 18 | |
| Introduction to Ballet | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance Styles I | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Broadway: Development of the American Musical | ||
| Musicianship for Musical Theatre I | ||
| Singing for the Actor | ||
| Workshop in Musical Theatre | ||
| Musical Theatre Audition Technique I | ||