Musical Theatre and Related Courses

BFA major in Musical Theatre:

Four Year Sequence of Courses

Year 1 Fall
THTR T-121 Acting I for Majors- 3 hrs
THTR T-100 Introduction to Theatre- 3 hrs
THTR T-125 Introduction to Theatrical Production- 3hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
ENG W-131 Elementary Composition- 3 hrs
Dance (Student choice, appropriate level)- 2 hrs
Total hours- 16

Year 1 Spring
MUS Z-111 Music Theory- 3 hrs
MUS P-110 Piano- 2 hrs
THTR T-101 Script Analysis- 3 hrs
THTR T-220 Acting II- 3 hrs
THTR T-230 Costuming- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Dance (Ballet or option THTR T-483 Musical Theatre Dance Techniques)- 2 hrs
Total hours- 18

Year 2 Fall
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
THTR T-325 Voice and Speech- 3 hrs
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop- 3 hrs
Foreign Language- 1st Semester- 4 hrs
Math M-118 (N&M and Fundamental skills)- 3 hrs
Dance (Ballet)- 2 hrs
Total hours- 17

Year 2 Spring
Appropriate Distribution (S&H and Topics)- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Foreign Language- 2nd Semester- 4 hrs
THTR T-319 Acting III- 3 hrs
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop
Dance (Tap)- 2 hrs
Total hours- 17

Year 3 Fall
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop- 3 hrs
MUS Z-373 American Musicals- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (N&M)- 3 hrs
THTR T-301 Musical Theatre Dance Styles- 3 hrs
Foreign Language- 3rd Semester- 3 hrs
Total hours- 17

Year 3 Spring
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop- 3 hrs
THTR T-335 Lighting- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (N&M)- 3 hrs
Foreign Language- 4th Semester- 3 hrs
THTR T-302 Musical Theatre Dance Styles II- 3 hrs
Total hours- 17

Year 4 Fall
THTR T-401 Senior Showcase- 1 hr
THTR T-370 History of Theatre and Drama- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Dance (Tap)- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (S&H and IW)- 3 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (S&H)- 3 hrs
Total hours- 14

Year 4 Spring
Appropriate Distribution (N&M)- 3 hrs
THTR T-371 History of Theatre and Drama II- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Cultural Studies in Music (student option)- 3 hrs
Dance (Jazz)- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (S&H)- 3 hrs
Total Hours- 16

B.F.A. Retention Policy
At the end of each fall semester, the musical theatre faculty attends final projects in the musical theatre workshops.  The faculty then meets to discuss students and address any problems.  At the end of each school year, the musical theatre faculty meets with each student to discuss strengths, weaknesses, concerns, and over all development in major courses as well as satisfactory achievement in general education courses.  The end of the sophomore year is considered crucial. It is at this point when a serious commitment to continue (or not) is considered.  Professors give their opinion as to potential success, and students discuss their desire to continue.  The decision is then made by the student to continue in the program under the direct advice of the musical theatre faculty. 

In the fall of the senior year, students audition for the T401 Senior Showcase.  This course is a requirement to complete the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre.  Showcasing in New York City is not assured; a student must demonstrate potential success in a professional career to be admitted into the course.  If a student is not accepted, they may finish with a B.A. in Theatre and Drama.  If needed, this option is discussed in their annual review.

Students must maintain a C average in all major courses and maintain satisfactory standing with the College of Arts and Sciences.  Dropping below these standards will result in expulsion from the program.  In addition, all B.F.A. students must commit to the program by being model students and citizens in performances, rehearsals, and classes.  Disruptive behaviors, tardiness, missing sessions without an excused absence are deemed highly inappropriate.  Students will be given two formal warnings by the Musical Theatre Committee and place these warnings in the student’s file.  Upon a third warning the Musical Theatre Committee will meet to discuss expulsion from the program. 

• BFA in Musical Theatre Main Page
• Audition Information