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BM Applied Music

Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BM Applied Music

Musical Theatre

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BM Applied Music

Piano Track

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BM Applied Music

Strings Track

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BM Applied Music

Voice Track

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BM Applied Music

Wind and Percussion Track

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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BFA Theatre

Design & Technology

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BFA Theatre Education with Cert

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Under 12 StudentsStudy AbroadTeacher CertSecondary Education

Training

•Bridges classical vocal training with musical theatre performance skills

•Adds coursework in acting, movement, musical theatre history, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Connects Music Department voice study with Theatre Department performance opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Post-enrollment concentration for BM voice students seeking musical-theatre versatility

School Info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

74%

Grad Rate

2.5K

Enrollment

$72K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,768

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$71,493

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,127

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Program Highlights

Training

•Bridges classical vocal training with musical theatre performance skills

•Adds coursework in acting, movement, musical theatre history, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Connects Music Department voice study with Theatre Department performance opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Post-enrollment concentration for BM voice students seeking musical-theatre versatility

Program Highlights

Training

•Bridges classical vocal training with musical theatre performance skills

•Adds coursework in acting, movement, musical theatre history, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Connects Music Department voice study with Theatre Department performance opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Post-enrollment concentration for BM voice students seeking musical-theatre versatility

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early Action Priority DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

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$35

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

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Eligibility

•Open only after two semesters as a BM Applied Music voice/Vocal Performance student

•Maximum of two students admitted each year

•Requires approval from both the Theatre and Music Departments

Admission Pathway

•First complete the regular Music Department audition/admission process for BM Applied Music

•BFA Musical Theatre students interested in additional voice study should review the separate Vocal Music concentration

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Post-enrollment audition for current BM Applied Music voice/Vocal Performance students

•Students must first complete two semesters in the BM voice pathway

•Audition with Musical Theatre faculty member Erin Degner or request permission to submit an audio/video recording

•Approval from both Theatre and Music Departments is required

School Info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

74%

Grad Rate

2.5K

Enrollment

$72K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,768

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$71,493

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,127

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Bridges classical vocal training with musical theatre performance skills

•Adds coursework in acting, movement, musical theatre history, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Connects Music Department voice study with Theatre Department performance opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Post-enrollment concentration for BM voice students seeking musical-theatre versatility

Updated 6d ago