Training
•B.M. in Musical Theatre: Musical Direction prepares students for careers as music directors and other music-side musical theatre professionals
•Piano-primary students take applied piano every semester and complete a senior piano primary applied recital
•Required study includes conducting, music theory, arranging, voice secondary, and musical theatre literature
Performance & Productions
•Weekly musical theatre lab brings in guest artists, managers, agents, and casting directors
•Musical theatre program offers three fully staged productions led by faculty and professional directors, conductors, and choreographers
Location
•Rider's campus is about one hour from New York City while still offering a liberal arts campus environment
