Music Theatre B.F.A.

Chair, Department of Performing Arts:  Professor Rubeck

A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Music Theatre requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.

Please note that an audition is required for entry to the B.F.A. Music Theatre major.  

Major Requirements

Required courses: 37 sh

MTE3301	History of Music Theatre	4 sh
MTE3302	Music Theatre Literature	4 sh
MTE3321	Performance in Music Theatre	4 sh
MTE4970	Senior Seminar	2 sh
MTE 4971	Senior Seminar II	2 sh
MUS1310	The Materials of Music I	3 sh
MUS1315	Aural Skills I	1 sh
MUS1501	Piano Class I	1 sh
ACT1120	Acting I	4 sh
ACT2220	Acting II	4 sh
ACT2221	Acting III	4 sh
MTE1150	Dance for the Musical Stage I	1 sh
MTE2250	Dance for the Musical Stage II	1 sh
MTE3350	Dance for the Musical Stage III	1 sh
MTE4450	Dance for Musical Stage IV	1 sh

In addition, each major must complete the following:

(a) six semesters of private voice at appropriate level 12 sh

(b) four semesters of studio technique courses in dance with a minimum of one credit in each of the following: ballet, jazz, modern and tap 6 sh

(c) electives selected from music theatre, theatre arts, dance or music 14 sh

(d) one semester hour of singing in an ensemble 1 sh

Total Credit Hours: 70