Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualHighly Selective12-24 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
Highly Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
RECOGNITION
•Award-winning, nationally ranked musical theatre performance program
•Bachelor of Music ranked in the top 10 in the nation
•Multiple productions recognized as winners of The American Prize in Musical Theatre Performance, chosen from among the nation's finest ensembles
TRAINING
•Conservatory-style intensive training in voice, theatre, and dance
•Vocal cross-training in all styles required for a career in musical theatre
•Intensive dance training and mock dance auditions in all styles
•Mock auditions every semester
PRODUCTIONS & INDUSTRY
•4 musicals per year, Freshman Showcase, and an NYC Industry Senior Showcase
•Masterclasses with Broadway professionals every semester, including casting directors, agents, choreographers, composers, music directors, and performers
•Business of the Business masterclasses on navigating the industry
•Opportunities in New York City through Belmont USA program
FACULTY
•Faculty are highly trained professionals who maintain a working presence in the industry
•Access to Nashville's professional theatre community including Nashville Repertory Theatre, Studio Tenn Theatre Company, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Shakespeare Festival
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Levi Kreis — Tony Award winner for originating Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet; national tours of Rent and Hadestown
•Katie Ladner — Wicked, Almost Famous, and Sunset Blvd on Broadway
•Rebecca Covington Webber ('05) — Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Motown the Musical on Broadway; Hamilton national tour
•Chris D'Sean Lee — Hamilton (Chicago) and Hell's Kitchen; TV credits include The Chi, Legacies, and Empire
•Lissa DeGuzman ('16) — Elphaba standby in Wicked on Broadway; Aladdin national tour
•Mathew DeGuzman ('06) — Broadway cast of Disney's Aladdin
•Caroline Eiseman ('22) — Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray national tour
•Delaney Gold ('19) — Tootsie the Musical national tour
•Cassie Donegan — crowned Miss America 2026 as Miss New York
•Recent graduates working on Broadway, national tours, Disney, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and in TV/film
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Action IIDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionMar 1, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
Transfer Spring 2026 DeadlineNov 1, 2025
Scholarship Deadline (Video & In-Person)Feb 22, 2026
Final Submission Deadline (First-Year)Apr 17, 2026
Transfer Fall 2026 Final DeadlineJun 17, 2026
Auditions
On-Campus (Nashville, TN)Feb 7, 2026
On-Campus (Nashville, TN)Feb 21, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
THREE SONGS, each cut to 1 minute or less
•ONE GOLDEN AGE / TRADITIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE SONG (written before 1967, displaying a more classical/legit sound)
•ONE CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATRE SONG
•ONE POP/ROCK OR COMMERCIAL SONG (not from a musical)
ACCOMPANIMENT:
•All three songs performed with a live piano accompanist provided by Belmont
•Bring well-marked, legible sheet music in the correct key (no lead sheets or chord charts)
PERFORMANCE TIPS:
•Show "legit" or classical style in one of the musical theatre songs, including head voice for females and using vibrato when possible
•Show knowledge of styles in contrasting selections, as well as range, vocal health, and good pitch
•Connect with your chosen material and communicate the story and character's journey
•Choose age-appropriate material; refrain from overly profane selections
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE
•One minute or less
•Memorized
•Age-appropriate
•From a play or musical
Dance
•Participate in a group dance class during which you'll be learning several short dance combinations
•The group dance class will be approximately 75 minutes
•VIDEO AUDITION ONLY: Submit a video of a live solo one minute or less dance (not a video of a previous performance) which can be choreographed by the student or by an outside teacher
•You may use recorded music for video dance submission
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT:
•Hard copy 8x10 headshot (bring to in-person audition)
RESUME:
•Upload performance resume under Audition Activities List/resume in your BU4U account
•Include all musical theatre roles performed in staged productions or in concert
•Include additional music activities (choir, band, awards, honors, solo performances)
•Include any instruments you play and at what level
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•The audition determines admission into the School of Music, which is separate from the University’s admission decision
•Must submit university application before registering for an audition
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT:
•Three parts: Vocal (three songs), Monologue, and Dance
•No prescreen — Belmont does not prescreen for any School of Music programs
•If materials are submitted via Acceptd, they are reviewed as the full audition
REGISTRATION:
•After submitting the university application, register for an audition via your BU4U account
•Choose an in-person audition date or the video audition option
VIDEO AUDITION:
•Prerecorded and submitted via Acceptd
•Same faculty adjudicate both in-person and video auditions — virtual submissions are not penalized
•Videos may be recorded using a phone, tablet, or computer (no professional equipment needed)
•No production effects, video/audio editing, or external microphones
DECISION TIMELINE:
•Apply and submit video by Nov 1 → decision by Dec 5, 2025
•Apply by Dec 1 and submit video after Nov 1 → rolling after Dec 5, 2025
•Apply and submit video by Dec 1 → rolling after Jan 2, 2026
•Regular Decision video → 3-4 weeks post submission
•In-person audition → one week post audition
ADMISSIONS NOTES:
•School of Music decision sent after university decision
•Applicants who are academically admissible but don't pass audition may enroll in another major
Scholarship Info
•Automatically considered for School of Music talent-based scholarships when you audition
•Approximately 25-30% of entering students receive awards
•Renewable for up to four years with full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA
•Early Action I applicants receive highest consideration for Top Merit and Departmental Scholarships
•Early Action II applicants considered for Departmental Scholarships
•Video audition + apply by Nov 1 → scholarship decision December 2025
•Audition after Nov 1 → scholarship decision March 2026
Program info updated 5d ago
RECOGNITION
•Award-winning, nationally ranked musical theatre performance program
•Bachelor of Music ranked in the top 10 in the nation
•Multiple productions recognized as winners of The American Prize in Musical Theatre Performance, chosen from among the nation's finest ensembles
TRAINING
•Conservatory-style intensive training in voice, theatre, and dance
•Vocal cross-training in all styles required for a career in musical theatre
•Intensive dance training and mock dance auditions in all styles
•Mock auditions every semester
PRODUCTIONS & INDUSTRY
•4 musicals per year, Freshman Showcase, and an NYC Industry Senior Showcase
•Masterclasses with Broadway professionals every semester, including casting directors, agents, choreographers, composers, music directors, and performers
•Business of the Business masterclasses on navigating the industry
•Opportunities in New York City through Belmont USA program
FACULTY
•Faculty are highly trained professionals who maintain a working presence in the industry
•Access to Nashville's professional theatre community including Nashville Repertory Theatre, Studio Tenn Theatre Company, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Shakespeare Festival
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Levi Kreis — Tony Award winner for originating Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet; national tours of Rent and Hadestown
•Katie Ladner — Wicked, Almost Famous, and Sunset Blvd on Broadway
•Rebecca Covington Webber ('05) — Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Motown the Musical on Broadway; Hamilton national tour
•Chris D'Sean Lee — Hamilton (Chicago) and Hell's Kitchen; TV credits include The Chi, Legacies, and Empire
•Lissa DeGuzman ('16) — Elphaba standby in Wicked on Broadway; Aladdin national tour
•Mathew DeGuzman ('06) — Broadway cast of Disney's Aladdin
•Caroline Eiseman ('22) — Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray national tour
•Delaney Gold ('19) — Tootsie the Musical national tour
•Cassie Donegan — crowned Miss America 2026 as Miss New York
•Recent graduates working on Broadway, national tours, Disney, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and in TV/film
Updated 5d ago
Academic School Information
3.83
Avg GPA (W)
95%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
7,137
Enrollment
$55,930
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$42,540
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$33,147
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$22,950
Family Income $30k - $48k$24,723
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,009
Family Income $75k - $110k$32,153
Family Income $110k+$43,606
