Program Description
The BMus in performance with a concentration in music theatre is an intensive, performance-oriented program designed to hone all the skills necessary for the complete musical theatre artist. Training includes private voice lessons every semester of study as well as specialized instruction in acting, dance, audition techniques, technical production, repertoire classes, scene study and performance. A unique feature of this program includes an innovative sequence of musical theatre performance courses throughout the degree, designed to synthesize all the abilities necessary to succeed as a professional musical theatre performer in the 21st century.
This degree program is designed for individuals who plan a career as a performing singer and actor or actress in opera, operetta, musicals and other forms of musical theatre. Graduates become conductors, teachers, singers and actors or actresses and are prepared to work in various professional capacities, including performance:
- At universities, colleges and schools
- In major opera houses
- In national touring companies
- On Broadway
