Musical Theatre Major, B.F.A.

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The bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree in musical theatre is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in musical theatre. The program will provide interrelated educational experiences in music, theatre, and dance that prepare students for the production of musical theatre in the professional, academic, and community theatre environment. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for admission to the program.

Required Courses

University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education Requirements: 16 Credits

Humanities or Social Sciences (4)

(choose one area below and complete four credits)
- Humanities (4)
- Social Science (4)
World Languages
- Two courses in either French, German, or Italian (8)

Mathematics or Natural Science (choose one): 4 Credits

Any Lab Science Course (4)
MATH 110 - Contemporary Mathematics (4)
MATH 150 - Precalculus (4)
MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics (4)
MATH 240 - Calculus I (4)

Musical Theatre Major (B.F.A.): 90 Credits

Theatre: 33 Credits

THEA 101 - Introduction to Theatre I (1)
THEA 102 - Introduction to Theatre II (1)
THEA 175 - Freshman Acting Workshop (1)
THEA 201 - Theatre Production (0-1)
THEA 212 - Acting I (3)
THEA 243 - Stagecraft (3)
THEA 312 - Acting II (3)
THEA 313 - Acting III (3)
THEA 316 - Auditioning and Professional Development (2)
THEA 322 - Beginning Directing (3)
THEA 330 - Theatre History and Literature I (3)
THEA 332 - Theatre History and Literature II (3)
THEA 434 - American Musical Theatre History (2)

Music: 37 Credits

MUSA 1257 - Voice (must take twice) (4)
MUSA - 2157-4357 Voice (6)
MUSC 1200 - Basic Conducting (2)
MUSC 1510 - Theory I (3)
MUSC 1511 - Theory Lab I (1)
MUSC 1520 - Theory II (3)
MUSC 1521 - Theory Lab II (1)
MUSC 1610 - Diction for Singers I (1)
MUSC 1620 - Diction for Singers II (1)
MUSC 1720 - University Chorale (0-1)
MUSC 1721 - A Cappella Choir (0-1) (must be taken freshman year)
MUSC 1941 - Class Piano I (1)
MUSC 1942 - Class Piano II (1)
MUSC 2500 - Introduction to Music Technology (2)
MUSC 2550 - Elementary Keyboard Harmony (1)
MUSC 3400 - Introduction to Music Literature (2)
Ensembles (6)*

Dance: 10 Credits

Music Theatre Electives: 10 Credits

Ten (10) upper-level credits in theatre, music, or dance

Total Required Credits: 128

*Ensembles include Music Theatre Ensemble (MUSC 1722 /MUSC 3722 ), Samford Opera (MUSC 1723 /MUSC 3723 ), Opera Workshop (MUSC 1724 /MUSC 3724 ), University Chorale (MUSC 1720 /MUSC 3720 ), and A Cappella Choir (MUSC 1721 /MUSC 3721 ).