Music Theatre Major, B.A.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts

The Alice Stout Edwards School of Performing Arts

Students completing the theatre major will:

• develop an appreciation for and knowledge of several areas of theatre including stage movement, vocal training, acting, dancing, stagecraft, design, directing, playwriting, theatre history, and script analysis (Academic);
• acquire experience in performance and technical theatre and develop a strong work ethic that prepares them for postgraduate education or successful professional employment (Vocational);
• recognize the human desire for creativity instilled by God and be able to apply a Christian worldview to the tasks of reading, writing, interpreting, and performing drama (Christian);
• cultivate an appreciation for our nation’s invaluable liberties, which are guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights, particularly the freedom of expression available to those in the performing arts (Patriotic);
• develop an appreciation for the performing arts, their collaborative processes, and their positive contributions in both historical and contemporary society (Cultural).

Music Theatre Major Requirements: 57 credit hours

General Education Course Specified by Major:

• DRM 143 - Vocal and Movement Training for the Stage I

Required Major Courses: 45 credit hours

• DRM 223 - Dramatic Structure and Analysis
• DRM 363 - Modern Theatre History
• DRM 373 - Acting I
• DRM 4003 - Business of the Performing Arts
• DRM 443 - Directing I
• DRM 463 - Acting II
• MUA 111 - Class Piano I
• MUA 121 - Class Piano II
• MUS 203 - Music Theory I
• MUS 222 - Aural Skills I
• MUS 223 - Diction for Singers
• MUS 393 - Music Theatre Vocal Performance and Interpretation

Required Collateral Courses: 12 credit hours