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: 12 Credits

Social Sciences (4)
World Languages (4) (proficiency through 102 or higher)*

Mathematics or Natural Science (choose one): 4 Credits

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

Theatre: 36 Credits

Music: 35 Credits

MUSA 1257 - Voice (must take twice) (4)
MUSA 2157-4357 - Voice (6)
MUSC 1200 - Basic Conducting (2)
MUSC 1510 - Theory I: The Syntax of Music (3)
MUSC 1511 - Theory Lab I (1)
MUSC 1520 - Theory II: Diatonic Harmonic Idioms (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) or
MUSC 1721 - A Cappella Choir (0-1)
(Students must take either University Chorale for 2 total credits or A Cappella Choir for 2 total credits. Courses must be taken during the freshman year.)
MUSC 1941 - Class Piano I (1)
MUSC 1942 - Class Piano II (1)
MUSC 2550 - Elementary Keyboard Harmony (1)
MUSC 2400 - Introduction to Music Literature (2) or
MUSC 200 - Music Appreciation (2)
Ensembles (6)**

Dance: 10 Credits

Music Theatre Electives: 9 Credits

Nine (9) upper-level credits in theatre, music, or dance

General Electives: 4 Credits

Total Required Credits: 128

*Proficiency through 102 can only be met through successful completion of a language course at the 102 or higher level. Some students may need to complete language 101 before taking 102. Credits for 101 will be applied towards General Electives.

**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 ).