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BFA Theatre

Music Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Music Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Applied Theatre Technology and Design

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BA Theatre

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BA Dance

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BM Performance

Brass

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BM Performance

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BM Performance

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BM Performance

Piano

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BM Performance

Strings

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BM Performance

Voice

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BM Performance

Woodwinds

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BM Composition

Composition

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BME Music Education

Music Education

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K-12Teacher Licensure

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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BA Music

Music Theory Emphasis

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BA Music

Musicology and Ethnomusicology Emphasis

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BA Music

Songwriting and Music Production Emphasis

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BM Jazz & American Improvised Music Performance

Jazz Performance

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Performance & Productions

•4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

•Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

•16 student-directed One Acts each semester

•Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

•Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

•Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

•BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

•Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

•Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

•King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

•Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

•NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

School Info

Snapshot

2.56

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

32%

Grad Rate

15K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,403

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,602

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,207

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,327

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 28, 3:14 PM

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

•4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

•Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

•16 student-directed One Acts each semester

•Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

•Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

•Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

•BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

•Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

•Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

•King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

•Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

•NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

•4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

•Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

•16 student-directed One Acts each semester

•Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

•Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

•Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

•BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

•Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

•Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

•King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

•Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

•NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

Key Info

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$50

Deadline

Priority (Spring)Nov 2, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

BFA Musical Theatre Audition (Theatre Dept)Aug 2, 2026

Music Department Audition Day (King Center)Aug 8, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

Music Department Audition

•Major scale ("do" to "do") followed by major arpeggio — sung unaccompanied on neutral syllables or solfege

•ONE MUSICAL THEATRE PIECE displaying vocal quality — performed from memory

•ONE CONTRASTING MUSICAL THEATRE PIECE — performed from memory

•Brief tonal recall exercises (in-person only)

•Accompanist provided — bring a copy of your music

Theatre Department Audition

•Two contrasting 32-bar cuts

-Bring sheet music or a backing track

Monologues

Requirements

•One 60-SECOND Monologue

•Performed during the Theatre Department audition

Dance

Requirements

•Short Dance Call

•Included as part of the Theatre Department audition

•Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement

Additional Materials

Headshot and Resume (Required)

•Email headshot and resume to Carrie Colton at ccolton@msudenver.edu after submitting the BFA Music Theatre application

•Materials should be sent at least two weeks before the start of the next term

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Application Logistics

•Separate BFA Music Theatre program application required (PDF form)

•Download from the BFA Music Theatre program page

•All applicants must demonstrate competency, experience, and/or training in theatre and music

Program Requirements

•Must be enrolled in BFA for at least 2 full years (4 semesters, not including summers)

•Required to participate in 2 mainstage productions each academic year

•Attend every MSU Denver production and audition for every mainstage show

•Maintain 2.0 GPA overall and C- average in all theatre and associated program classes

•Transfer students required to complete 2 years in BFA after acceptance

•Students admitted to BFA/MT are not required to complete a minor

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Step 1: Submit BFA Music Theatre PDF application

•Step 2: Complete Music Department audition

•Step 3: Complete Theatre Department audition and interview

•August 2nd, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

•Individual audition slots in one-hour increments

•Includes singing, monologue, and dance call

Audition Expectations

•Vocal audition with accompanist provided (bring a copy of your music)

•Approximately 12 minutes in length

•In-person auditions held in January, February, and August at King Center

Contact

•Carrie Colton: ccolton@msudenver.edu

School Info

Snapshot

2.56

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

32%

Grad Rate

15K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,403

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,602

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,207

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,327

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Performance & Productions

•4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

•Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

•16 student-directed One Acts each semester

•Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

•Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

•Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

•BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

•Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

•Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

•King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

•Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

•NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

Updated Jun 28, 3:14 PM