Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with an Emphasis in Music Theatre Undergraduate Program By James Madison University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with an Emphasis in Music Theatre

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The music theater program is designed to prepare the vocal music student to be competitive in the field of popular Broadway musical theater performance. The courses are built on the standard music core classes with selected performance-related classes from both the School of Music and the School of Theatre and Dance. This highly selective program is focused on the creation of skilled artists with strengths in the three demand areas of singing/musicianship, acting for the stage and movement/dance. Upon graduation, students are prepared to audition for entry-level positions in the musical theater and entertainment industry. The objectives of Bachelor of Music (B.M.) program are to attain a general level of functional musicianship sufficient to begin and sustain a professional career in the music field through core music classes; and to attain skills and attitudes necessary for the establishment and maintenance of a career as a professional musician, through specialized classes in this concentration. The major requirements of music theatre program cover the following courses: Survey of the music industry; Diction for Singers I; Diction for Singers II; music theatre history and analysis; junior or senior half recital; Opera History and Literature I and II; performance production; basic acting; visual aspects of theatre; music theatre performance; advanced music theatre performance; intermediate jazz dance; Intermediate Jazz II/Musical Theatre Styles; applied voice study; approved music, theatre or dance electives; and ensembles (one each semester). The following list of careers is only a small sample of possibilities: artists' manager, composer, conductor, entertainment lawyer, music educator, music journalist, music librarian, music software developer, orchestra manager, performing artist, professional accompanist, professor/teacher, or record producer.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The music theater program is designed to prepare the vocal music student to be competitive in the field of popular Broadway musical theater performance. The courses are built on the standard music core classes with selected performance-related classes from both the School of Music and the School of Theatre and Dance. This highly selective program is focused on the creation of skilled artists with strengths in the three demand areas of singing/musicianship, acting for the stage and movement/dance. Upon graduation, students are prepared to audition for entry-level positions in the musical theater and entertainment industry. The objectives of Bachelor of Music (B.M.) program are to attain a general level of functional musicianship sufficient to begin and sustain a professional career in the music field through core music classes; and to attain skills and attitudes necessary for the establishment and maintenance of a career as a professional musician, through specialized classes in this concentration. The major requirements of music theatre program cover the following courses: Survey of the music industry; Diction for Singers I; Diction for Singers II; music theatre history and analysis; junior or senior half recital; Opera History and Literature I and II; performance production; basic acting; visual aspects of theatre; music theatre performance; advanced music theatre performance; intermediate jazz dance; Intermediate Jazz II/Musical Theatre Styles; applied voice study; approved music, theatre or dance electives; and ensembles (one each semester). The following list of careers is only a small sample of possibilities: artists' manager, composer, conductor, entertainment lawyer, music educator, music journalist, music librarian, music software developer, orchestra manager, performing artist, professional accompanist, professor/teacher, or record producer.

Admission requirements

6+

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Tuition fees

For international students, tuition, insurance and ISS fees for 2019-2020 are $31,600, with living expenses approximately $13,640.

Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.


Admissions process

If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at James Madison University, you will need to visit the university’s website for specific information relating to the admissions process as admission requirements for international students may vary for each individual nation.

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Please note there is a one-off orientation fee of $180 and an internet fee of $60.

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