Music Theatre
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
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 |
| 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 - 47 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. MU 215 must be taken for 4 semesters. Music Ensemble (must enroll minimum of 8 semesters)
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 - 8-12 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 (7-12 hours)
120 minimum hours required for graduation.