Program Requirements

The minor in music theatre is geared toward theatre and vocal performance majors who would like to enhance their performance techniques in the style of musical theatre. It allows students to explore the basic techniques required to perform in musical theatre in order to broaden their employment opportunities.

The minor in music theatre requires 21 credit hours. No auditions are necessary. No acceptance into the program is required.

Course Title Hours
THEA 260History of Musical Theatre3
THEA 243Acting 1 - Foundations3
THEA 342Acting 2 - Scene Study3
DANC 201Contemporary Technique 12
DANC 210Ballet Technique 12
DANC 240Tap 12
DANC 235Jazz Technique 12
MUSA 232YApplied Music Instruction for Majors - Voice (two semesters of 2 credit hours each) 14
Total Credit Hours21
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Private voice would satisfy this requirement for vocal performance majors.