Music Theatre
Mission Statement
The mission of the Music Theatre program is to provide a rigorous, student-focused curriculum aligned with national accreditation standards, preparing students for arts-related careers in musical theatre, with options to integrate other academic and career interests or further graduate study.
The Music Theatre program encompasses in depth studies in the areas of theatre, music theatre, and vocal music. Students of Music Theatre build a strong foundation in a variety of forms and styles of musical/dramatic expression. Emphasis is placed on development of vocal and ensemble techniques and production skills.
Degree Requirements
Area I – Foundation Skills - 3 hours
| FSL 101 | Foundations of Scholarship and Learning | 3 |
FSL 101 is required for all new and transferring freshmen with less than 24 credit hours. Students must earn a "C" or higher in FSL 101.
Area I - Rhetoric and Communication - 9 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101 and ENG 102.
Area I - Mathematics (choose one) - 3-4 hours
Area I - Computer Literacy - 3 hours
Choose one from the following:
| CIS 170 | Intro to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| | or | |
| ED 190 | Introduction to Computers for Instruction | 3 |
Area II - The Arts - 3 hours
Choose one from the following:
| ART 191 | Enhancing Art Understanding | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ART 191.
Area II - Literature in English (choose one) - 3 hours
Area II - Social Science and Humanities - 6 hours
Choose two from the following:
| ANTH 210/SOC 210 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON 241 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | or | |
| ECON 242 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 200 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| POLSC 223 | Introduction to American National Government & Politics | 3 |
| | or | |
| POLSC 224 | Introduction to American State and Local Government & Politics | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSY 211 | Psychology of Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| SOC 221 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 223 | Social Problems | 3 |
Area II - History - 6 hours
Choose one of two sequences:
| HIS 191 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 192 | World Civilization since 1500 | 3 |
| | or | |
| HIS 201 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 202 | History of the United States II | 3 |
Area II - The Natural Sciences - 7-8 hours
Choose two different science disciplines from any of the following:
Required Fine Arts Core Courses - 12 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in Fine Arts Core courses.
Music Theatre Requirements - 32-48 hours
| MU 131 | Elementary Music Theory I | 3 |
| MU 132 | Elementary Music Theory II | 3 |
| MU 133 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
| MU 134 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MU 231 | Advanced Music Theory I | 3 |
| MU 232 | Advanced Music Theory II | 3 |
| MU 255 | Piano Proficiency | 0 |
| MU 330 | Basic Conducting Techniques | 3 |
| MU 350 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| MU 451 | Degree Recital | 1 |
| 4 semesters | Music Theatre Workshop | 1 |
| 4 semesters | Performance Ensemble 100 level | 0-1 |
| 4 semesters | Performance Ensemble 300 level | 0-1 |
| 4 semesters | Applied Private Instruction 100 level | 1-2 |
| 4 semesters | Applied Private Instruction 300 level | 2-3 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in Music Theatre requirements.
Music Theatre Electives - 9 hours
Choose three courses from the following:
Students must earn a "C" or higher in Music Theatre electives. ART 191 may NOT be counted as a Music Theatre elective if it was counted in the GEC for Arts & Humanities.
General Electives - 7-27 hours
Select sufficient courses from any academic discipline to bring the total hours for graduation to a minimum of 120.
Total GEC Credit Hours (40-45 hours)
Total Fine Arts Core Requirements (12 hours)
Total Music Theatre Requirements (47 hours)
Total Fine Arts Electives (9 hours)
Total General Electives (7-27 hours)
120 minimum hours required for graduation.