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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BM Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Part of the Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts

Small class sizes with personalized instruction

Active musical theatre productions including performances at the Capitol Theatre

Training

Comprehensive BM degree combining music theory, performance, acting, and dance

Six dance courses including Stage Movement, Theatre Dance and Tap, Jazz, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Choreography/Improvisation

Three levels of acting training from Beginning through Advanced

Voice and Articulation coursework

Senior Recital and Practicum/Internship opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

67%

school-wide

Grad rate

46%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$28,540

Before aid

Average net price

$18,759

After aid

Tuition Cost Sheet Final Fy25.Pdf · cumberland.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 25, 12:37 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of the Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts

Small class sizes with personalized instruction

Active musical theatre productions including performances at the Capitol Theatre

Training

Comprehensive BM degree combining music theory, performance, acting, and dance

Six dance courses including Stage Movement, Theatre Dance and Tap, Jazz, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Choreography/Improvisation

Three levels of acting training from Beginning through Advanced

Voice and Articulation coursework

Senior Recital and Practicum/Internship opportunities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of the Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts

Small class sizes with personalized instruction

Active musical theatre productions including performances at the Capitol Theatre

Training

Comprehensive BM degree combining music theory, performance, acting, and dance

Six dance courses including Stage Movement, Theatre Dance and Tap, Jazz, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Choreography/Improvisation

Three levels of acting training from Beginning through Advanced

Voice and Articulation coursework

Senior Recital and Practicum/Internship opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fees

Domestic Fee

$25

International Fee

$50

Deadline

PriorityJan 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Steps To Apply · cumberland.edu

Program AppApplication

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School Website

Auditions

In-Person Music Department Audition

Nov 14, 2026Mar 13, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition Submission DeadlineApr 11, 2027

Music Auditions · admissions.cumberland.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Three Songs

One art song in English or Italian

One 32-bar Golden Age musical theatre ballad

One 32-bar upbeat musical theatre selection from 2000s forward

Additional Materials

Sheet Music (Optional)

Sheet music copies of your audition repertoire, emailed to jgrah@cumberland.edu at least two weeks before your audition

Music Auditions · admissions.cumberland.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Cumberland admissions portal

Schedule audition through the music auditions portal

Eligibility

Fall enrollment

Test-optional for Fall 2027

Important Notes

Complete separate Music Scholarship Application for scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Format

In-person auditions or video submission

Audition includes pitch matching exercises and range assessment

Approximately 15-20 minutes, beginning at 2:00 PM

Accompanist provided upon request if sheet music is emailed two weeks in advance to jgrah@cumberland.edu

Video Submission

Submit via YouTube or other easily accessible link

Must be audibly and visually clear

Include a slate with your name, age, song titles, composers, and show/work titles

Include a vocal warmup routine singing major scales demonstrating full range

Live piano-only accompaniment preferred; backing piano-only tracks without vocals or melody acceptable

Contact

Jenny Ballard, MFA (Director of Music & Audition Coordinator)

Jballard@cumberland.edu

Scholarship Info

Performance scholarships available based on academic performance, audition results, and future potential

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

67%

school-wide

Grad rate

46%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$28,540

Before aid

Average net price

$18,759

After aid

Tuition Cost Sheet Final Fy25.Pdf · cumberland.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Part of the Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts

Small class sizes with personalized instruction

Active musical theatre productions including performances at the Capitol Theatre

Training

Comprehensive BM degree combining music theory, performance, acting, and dance

Six dance courses including Stage Movement, Theatre Dance and Tap, Jazz, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Choreography/Improvisation

Three levels of acting training from Beginning through Advanced

Voice and Articulation coursework

Senior Recital and Practicum/Internship opportunities

Updated Sep 25, 12:37 PM

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