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BM Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

120-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music and theatre coursework

49 hours of music courses including applied voice, aural skills, theory, and keyboard

26 hours of theatre courses including acting (I, II, III), stage combat, and entertainment makeup

Required participation in major vocal ensembles (Concert Choir, Vox Lumina, or Una Voce)

Half-recital required in the final semester of study

Professional Development

Campus Lights — the longest-running student-produced and performed musical in the South

Home to Sock and Buskin — the oldest student organization on campus

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

6.7K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,302

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,672

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,008

Before aid

Average net price

$9,096

After aid

Undergraduatetuition · murraystate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

120-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music and theatre coursework

49 hours of music courses including applied voice, aural skills, theory, and keyboard

26 hours of theatre courses including acting (I, II, III), stage combat, and entertainment makeup

Required participation in major vocal ensembles (Concert Choir, Vox Lumina, or Una Voce)

Half-recital required in the final semester of study

Professional Development

Campus Lights — the longest-running student-produced and performed musical in the South

Home to Sock and Buskin — the oldest student organization on campus

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

120-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music and theatre coursework

49 hours of music courses including applied voice, aural skills, theory, and keyboard

26 hours of theatre courses including acting (I, II, III), stage combat, and entertainment makeup

Required participation in major vocal ensembles (Concert Choir, Vox Lumina, or Una Voce)

Half-recital required in the final semester of study

Professional Development

Campus Lights — the longest-running student-produced and performed musical in the South

Home to Sock and Buskin — the oldest student organization on campus

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$40

Opens

Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

Presidential Fellowship Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2026

General Scholarship Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

All Instruments and Voice (preferred for BM Musical Theatre)Jan 23, 2027

All Instruments and VoiceFeb 27, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Songs

Vocal Audition

Two contrasting musical theatre selections, memorized

Select from musicals (including film musicals), revues, operettas, music theatre song cycles, or music theatre song literature

Perform entire songs — no excerpts

A pianist will be provided unless you choose to bring your own

No backing tracks or a cappella singing

Monologues

Requirements

One memorized monologue, not to exceed 60 seconds

Dance

Live Dance Audition

Held on January 26, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m

Group dance class format demonstrating technical skills and comprehension of dance terminology

Concludes with learned choreography taught by an instructor

Video Dance Audition (If Unable to Attend Live)

1-minute clip performing jazz dance choreography

Must include: 1 jazz pirouette or set of traveling turns, 1 leap/jump, 1 upper body isolation, 1 lower body isolation

Pre-recorded or live music permitted — no inappropriate/offensive language

If you have ballet or tap experience or are considering a dance minor, include clips of those styles

Attire

Form-fitting clothing to show dancer's lines — no baggy clothing

Leotards, leggings, or fitted workout clothing in solid colors

Natural stage makeup optional

Hair pulled away from the face

Character heels or boots preferred for jazz; clean solid-color sneakers or clean black socks acceptable

Ballet shoes for ballet portion; tap shoes for tap portion (clean black socks or hard-soled shoes if unavailable)

Ballet Option

1 barre combination including plié, port de bras, and balance variations

1 barre combination including tendu, rond de jambe (par terre and en l'air), and grand battement en croix

1 center adagio combination including arabesques and développé (30 seconds maximum)

1 grand allegro including glissade, assemblé, sissonne, grand jeté or saut de chat, and pirouettes en dehors (1 minute maximum)

Entire ballet clip not to exceed 3 minutes

Tap Option

1 paradiddle set including singles, doubles, triples, and variations

2 time steps (single, double, triple, quadruple, or any variation except buck time variations)

1 tap turn (flap turns, maxi ford, buffalo, etc.)

Entire tap clip not to exceed 1 minute

Tap shoes preferred; clean black socks or hard-soled shoes acceptable if unavailable

Ballet

Requirements

Ballet Option

Only required if submitting video with ballet experience

1 barre combination: plié, port de bras, and balance variations

1 barre combination: tendu, rond de jambe (par terre and en l'air), and grand battement en croix

1 center adagio combination: arabesques and développé (30 sec max)

1 grand allegro: glissade, assemblé, sissonne, grand jeté or saut de chat, and pirouettes en dehors (1 min max)

Entire clip not to exceed 3 minutes

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Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Murray State University first

Request audition separately via Department of Music Google Form

University application fee: $40

Enrollment

Current Murray State voice majors seeking to change to BM Musical Theatre may submit audition requirements at final jury or participate in the group dance class

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply for admission to Murray State University

Request an audition via the Department of Music Google Form

Audition determines both admission to the Music Department and scholarship eligibility

Audition Expectations

Live, in-person audition on campus

Three components: vocal, monologue, and dance

Accompanist provided for vocal audition

Live dance class held separately from vocal/monologue audition

Video submission available only for those who cannot attend the live dance audition

Contact

Department of Music: 270.809.6450

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Music scholarship eligibility determined through the audition

Apply for university scholarships by February 1

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

6.7K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,302

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,672

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,008

Before aid

Average net price

$9,096

After aid

Undergraduatetuition · murraystate.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

120-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music and theatre coursework

49 hours of music courses including applied voice, aural skills, theory, and keyboard

26 hours of theatre courses including acting (I, II, III), stage combat, and entertainment makeup

Required participation in major vocal ensembles (Concert Choir, Vox Lumina, or Una Voce)

Half-recital required in the final semester of study

Professional Development

Campus Lights — the longest-running student-produced and performed musical in the South

Home to Sock and Buskin — the oldest student organization on campus

Updated 5d ago

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