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Minor Musical Theatre

General Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

The 29–31-credit General Track is recommended for students who are not pursuing another major, minor, or certificate in Theatre or Music

Its core joins Musicianship I–II with Fundamentals of Acting, Intermediate Acting Scene Study, and Advanced Acting in Musical Theatre

Students complete four credits of applied music study and choose two dance credits from ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, or Dance for Musical Theatre

Performance & Productions

The plan includes four to six credits in choir, commercial music or jazz large ensemble, or approved Theatre casting, plus two semesters of recital attendance or Theatre Showcase

ISU mounts student work in acting, design, costumes, and technical theatre in spaces that host plays, musicals, and dance

Degree Flexibility

Elements of Music is included only when placement indicates it is needed, allowing the track to bridge theatre, musicianship, dance, and applied performance without requiring a separate Theatre or Music credential

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Grad Rate

7.6K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,340

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,776

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,444

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,193

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Coa · isu.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

The 29–31-credit General Track is recommended for students who are not pursuing another major, minor, or certificate in Theatre or Music

Its core joins Musicianship I–II with Fundamentals of Acting, Intermediate Acting Scene Study, and Advanced Acting in Musical Theatre

Students complete four credits of applied music study and choose two dance credits from ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, or Dance for Musical Theatre

Performance & Productions

The plan includes four to six credits in choir, commercial music or jazz large ensemble, or approved Theatre casting, plus two semesters of recital attendance or Theatre Showcase

ISU mounts student work in acting, design, costumes, and technical theatre in spaces that host plays, musicals, and dance

Degree Flexibility

Program Highlights

Training

The 29–31-credit General Track is recommended for students who are not pursuing another major, minor, or certificate in Theatre or Music

Its core joins Musicianship I–II with Fundamentals of Acting, Intermediate Acting Scene Study, and Advanced Acting in Musical Theatre

Students complete four credits of applied music study and choose two dance credits from ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, or Dance for Musical Theatre

Performance & Productions

The plan includes four to six credits in choir, commercial music or jazz large ensemble, or approved Theatre casting, plus two semesters of recital attendance or Theatre Showcase

ISU mounts student work in acting, design, costumes, and technical theatre in spaces that host plays, musicals, and dance

Degree Flexibility

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Spring Admission (International)Nov 1, 2026

Spring AdmissionDec 1, 2026

Summer Admission

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Dates

Dates TBA

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Letter of Recommendation (Required)

The department sends a recommendation request to the applied instrument or voice teacher, or large ensemble director, named on the music application

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Idaho State University before submitting the Department of Music application

After the music application is submitted, the department contacts the applicant to schedule an audition

University acceptance is required before the department can offer program placement or a scholarship

Important Notes

The department page still labels its schedule as 2026 and lists the completed December 6, 2025 and March 14, 2026 audition days

Fall 2027 audition dates have not been published

What's The Process

Audition Process

Prospective undergraduate music majors and minors must complete an entrance audition after university acceptance

The department schedules the audition after the music application is submitted

One audition serves for both program admission and scholarship consideration

Applicants outside Idaho or unable to attend an audition day may submit a video audition

Post-Enrollment

New music majors and minors take theory and piano placement exams to determine their course placement

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

One department audition serves both program admission and scholarship consideration

Music scholarships are available to students who participate in department ensembles, including non-music majors

Scholarship funding is limited, and the department encourages applicants to audition during its priority period

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Grad Rate

7.6K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,340

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,776

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,444

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,193

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Coa · isu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 29–31-credit General Track is recommended for students who are not pursuing another major, minor, or certificate in Theatre or Music

Its core joins Musicianship I–II with Fundamentals of Acting, Intermediate Acting Scene Study, and Advanced Acting in Musical Theatre

Students complete four credits of applied music study and choose two dance credits from ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, or Dance for Musical Theatre

Performance & Productions

The plan includes four to six credits in choir, commercial music or jazz large ensemble, or approved Theatre casting, plus two semesters of recital attendance or Theatre Showcase

ISU mounts student work in acting, design, costumes, and technical theatre in spaces that host plays, musicals, and dance

Degree Flexibility

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