Musical Theatre Minor

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The musical theatre minor consists of 20-23 credits and has three tracks, depending on the student’s major. An audition is required for any student who is not a current voice music major. Double majors in music (B.A. or B.M.) and theatre may not add this minor.

Track One

For students earning a B.M. or B.A. in Music

Required Courses

MUS 091 - Applied Music-Voice (Variable: 1-4) 4 credits total required
THT 115 - Theatre Practicum (1) To be taken when cast in a musical production
THT 234 - Introduction to Theatre (4)
THT 235 - Fundamentals of Acting (4)
THT 275 - Musical Theatre (4)

Electives

A miniumum of three credits from the following:

THT 115 - Theatre Practicum (1) Cast or crew; may be taken up to three times for minor elective credit
THT 150 - Technical Production I (4)
THT 291 - International Seminar: Studies on British Stage (4)
THT 240 - Voice Study (4)
THT 310 - Theatre History I: Aeschylus to Zola (4)
THT 320 - Theatre History II: 20th-Century (4)
THT 375 - Professional Skills (2 or 4)

Track Two

For students earning a B.A. in Theatre Arts

Required Courses

MUS 091-2 Applied Music-Voice 2 credits for three semesters - 6 credits total
MUS 111 - Foundational Music Reading Skills (2)
THT 115 - Theatre Practicum (1) To be taken when cast in a musical production
Two semesters of vocal ensemble; the 1-credit section is required

Electives

9 credits from the following:

MUL 211 - Aural Skills I (2)
MUS 040 - Piano Proficiency Level A (1)
MUS 041 - Piano Proficiency Level B (1)
MUS 042 - Piano Proficiency Level C (1)
MUS 043 - Piano Proficiency Level D (1)
MUS 091-2 Applied Music-Voice 2-credit section beyond the required three semesters
MUS 090 - Vocal Diction I (1)
MUS 211 - Music Theory I (3)
MUS 259-1 Performance of Chamber Music 1-credit section
THT 115 - Theatre Practicum (1) Cast or crew, maximum of one time beyond the required six semesters for the theatre arts major
Additional semesters of vocal ensemble beyond the required two semesters

Track Three

For students in majors other than music or theatre arts. Students in track three may not also complete a minor in music or theatre without permission from the music department chair.

MUS 091-2 Applied Music-Voice 2 credits for three semesters - 6 credits total
MUS 111 - Foundational Music Reading Skills (2)
THT 115 - Theatre Practicum (1) to be taken when cast in a musical production
THT 234 - Introduction to Theatre (4)
THT 235 - Fundamentals of Acting (4)
THT 275 - Musical Theatre (4)
Two semesters of vocal ensemble; the 1-credit section is required