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The BFA in Musical Theatre major is a conservatory-style immersive training program in performance for aspiring musical theatre professionals. Students will be trained in all aspects of musical theatre performance including, voice, acting and dance. A unit of ten students will be selected from national auditions each year for acceptance into the program.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
BFA in Musical Theatre72
Musical Theatre Core27
MU 102 Aural Skills 1 2
TH 131 Stagecraft 2
TH 134 Acting for BFA 2
TH 141 Fundamentals of Design 2
TH 360 Theatre History 1 4
TH 361 Theatre History 2 or4
     TH 260 Dramatic Lit (4 cr.)
TH 432 Theatre and Entertainment Careers 1
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management 4
TH 480 Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone 1
TH 491 Practicum in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 cr.) 4
    One credit repeated four times.
TH 493 Field Studies or1
     TH 492 Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 - 8 cr.)
Musical Theatre Foundation26
MU 103 Class Piano 1 2
TH 245 Voice and Movement 4
TH 300 Vocal Performance Lessons (1 cr.) 8
    One credit repeated eight times.
TH 262 Musical Theatre Studio I 2
TH 263 Musical Theatre Studio II 2
TH 364 Musical Theatre Studio III 2
TH 365 Musical Theatre Studio IV 2
TH 404 American Musical Theatre 4
Dance Foundation19
DAN 201 Beginning Ballet Technique or2
     DAN 301 Intermediate Ballet Technique (2 cr.) or
     DAN 401 Advanced Ballet Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 202 Beginning Contemporary Technique or2
     DAN 302 Intermediate Contemporary Technique (2 cr.) or
     DAN 402 Advanced Contemporary Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 203 Beginning Jazz Technique or2
     DAN 303 Intermediate Jazz Technique (2 cr.) or
     DAN 403 Advanced Jazz Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 204 Beginning Tap Dance or1
     DAN 304 Dance Improvisation (1 cr.) or
     DAN 404 Dance Management (2 cr.)
DAN 205 Hip-Hop 1
DAN 208 Conditioning for Performers 1
DAN 305 History and Theory of Dance [HUME] 4
DAN 310 Choreography Audition Prep 1
Dance Electives5
    Choose five credits from the DAN prefix.
General Electives8-18

This major does not require a minor.


Bulletin Year: 2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.