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PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST
SCHOOL OF MUSIC - UNDERGRADUATE
www.music.miami.edu
INTRODUCTION
The mission of the Bachelor of Music Degree in Musical Theatre is to (1) provide the
highest quality of education possible in the areas of singing, acting and dancing that
will foster a professional performance career in musical theatre; (2) provide
performance opportunities that integrate the skills learned in music and theatre classes
and to foster creativity and research; (3) assist the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
productions by providing musical direction, rehearsal pianists, conductors and
instrumentals; and (4) provide the skills for managing the non-performance aspects of
a professional career.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
• Students will develop as a singer with musicianship skills adequate for beginning a professional career in musical theatre.
• Students will be able to sight-read and prepare musical performances without assistance.
• Students will develop the techniques of acting and script analysis that are adequate for beginning a professional career in musical theatre.
• Students will develop the ability to self-direct and acting performance for both musical and non-musical theatre.
• Students will develop skills for dancing in dancing and movement classes that are adequate for beginning a professional career in musical theatre.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Music Degree in Musical Theatre
MAJOR
Musical Theatre (MTR)
The Musical Theatre - Conservatory degree is interdisciplinary
in nature with emphasis in both music and theatre and requires
four years to complete from the time a student enters the
program.
Musical Theatre - Conservatory
* Must pass with grade of C or above
** Required if math placement is MTH 101 or lower.
*** Can be satisfied with 6 credits Natural World, or 3 credits
Natural World and 3 credits Mathematics (MTH 103 or above).
+ MVP 105 Prerequisite (Must pass with grade of C or above)
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