Bachelor in Music Theatre
Waukesha, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 36,400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Musical Theatre is the fastest-growing major within the performing arts at Carroll. This new major will provide actors with the training needed to become successful "triple threats" who exhibit exceptional abilities in the areas of acting, singing, and dance.
Within this interdisciplinary major, you will work with our experienced faculty in Music, Dance, and Theatre to hone your singing, dancing, and acting talents. You will learn to apply vocal and physical techniques to each of your performances, to sing with a free and authentic voice, to dance in a variety of musical theatre styles, to develop important musicianship skills, and to understand both theatre and dance history. We’ll also help you develop the tenacity, discipline, and self-promotion skills that are essential to success in this competitive field.
In addition, this 48-credit major can easily be paired with another major area of study or with multiple minors, such as Arts Management and/or Film and Television.
Program Administration
The Musical Theatre Major will be housed within the Theatre Arts program, administered by James Zager. 5-8 Students will be accepted into the program annually; an audition is required for acceptance.
Initial Audition
Students will come to campus, or submit video auditions, each Spring. Students will sing 16-24 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song, perform a short choreography sequence, and 1-minute contemporary monologue.
Second and Third Year Reviews/Triple Threat Live Participation
Students will participate in Second and Third Year Reviews, in which they will participate in Triple Threat Live – a 3-week workshop in April culminating in public and internally/externally adjudicated performance of 16-24 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song studied in voice lessons, a short choreography sequence and 1-minute contemporary monologue. Students need to score an average of at least 3 in their second year to continue in the program.
Senior Showcase
Students will perform in a Senior Showcase in March of their final year, which will include a Scene Study, two contrasting 1-minute monologues, one solo singing performance, one guitar/piano performance, and one group dance/singing number.
Summer Repertory Series
Earn course credit and gain real-world experience in a 6-8 week ‘summer stock’ setting for course credit while you develop the skills you’ll need to sustain a successful career in the theatre and arts management industries.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the major requirements students will be able to:
- Effectively practice the art of Musical Theatre through involvement in the creation and presentation of public performances in a variety of Musical Theatre styles and mediums.
- Play physical actions in performance and apply vocal (breath, resonance, articulation) and physical (grounded presence, kinesthetic awareness, flexibility, tempo) techniques to the creation of performance.
- Sing with a free and authentic voice.
- Dance proficiently in a variety of musical theatre styles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theatre and dance history/literature; analyze and interpret texts and performances both in writing and orally; and draw connections between theatrical practices and social contexts in both modern and pre-modern periods.
- Illustrate an understanding of music theory and musicianship and apply it to their training.
- Display the discipline, accountability, self-promotion, and perseverance skills necessary for success in the Musical Theatre industry.
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Curriculum
To fulfill the major requirements, students must take a total of 4 credits in THE 100.
16 Credits in Dance
- DNC 111 - Introduction to World Dance 4 Hour(s)
- DNC 201 - Concert Dance I 2 Hour(s)
- DNC 202 - Concert Dance II 2 Hour(s)
- DNC 205 - Jazz Dance I 2 Hour(s)
- DNC 206 - Jazz Dance II 2 Hour(s)
- DNC 211 - Theatre Dance 4 Hour(s)
16 Credits in Music
Note: Must have 6 credits total in MUS 169.
- MUS 105 - Class Piano I 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 106 - Class Piano II 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 111 - Music Theory I 3 Hour(s)
- MUS 112 - Music Theory II 3 Hour(s)
- MUS 113 - Musicianship I 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 114 - Musicianship II 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 169 - Voice 0 - 2 Hour(s)
16 Credits in Theatre
Note: Students must enroll in and pass THE400 Musical Theatre Workshops each semester to be continued in the major.
- THE 100 - Theatre Participation 1 Hour(s)
- THE 102 - Introduction to Performance 4 Hour(s)
- THE 215 - Theatre History and Literature I 4 Hour(s)
or
- THE 216 - Theatre History and Literature II 4 Hour(s)
- THE 301 - Contemporary Acting Styles 4 Hour(s)
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
The University participates in three types of financial aid programs for its International students: scholarships, grants, and employment.
Scholarships
Carroll University offers completive scholarships for international undergraduate students. 100 percent of Carroll University students receive scholarship assistance, which helps them find a balance between studies, work, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships play a key role in maintaining Carroll's accessibility for all students. On average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students.
Grants
Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated financial need in addition to the guaranteed International scholarship. Like scholarships, grants are considered gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Student Employment
University employment opportunities allow students to work part-time on campus, earn an hourly wage and receive a monthly paycheck while attending Carroll. Students may work from approximately five to fourteen hours each week. The number of hours a student may work depends upon the student’s financial aid award. International students get awarded an average of $2,000-$2,500 in university employment grants every year.
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