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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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OnlineMusical Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

OnlineMusical Theatre

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MVP Voice Pedagogy

Musical Theatre Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

OnlineMusical Theatre

Training

Musical Theatre-track coursework centers genre-specific vocal pedagogy, literature and sustainable technique

A substantial pedagogy project integrates research with teaching practice under the guidance of a Westminster voice faculty member

Coursework is led by voice faculty including Christopher Arneson, Director of Voice Pedagogy, and Kathy Price, whose teaching spans voice science and musical-theatre pedagogy

Degree Flexibility

The 32-credit program is fully online and commonly completed in two years

Designed for working singers, teachers and voice coaches

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$64,920

Before aid

Average net price

$24,792

After aid

Undergraduate · rider.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Musical Theatre-track coursework centers genre-specific vocal pedagogy, literature and sustainable technique

A substantial pedagogy project integrates research with teaching practice under the guidance of a Westminster voice faculty member

Coursework is led by voice faculty including Christopher Arneson, Director of Voice Pedagogy, and Kathy Price, whose teaching spans voice science and musical-theatre pedagogy

Degree Flexibility

The 32-credit program is fully online and commonly completed in two years

Designed for working singers, teachers and voice coaches

Program Highlights

Training

Musical Theatre-track coursework centers genre-specific vocal pedagogy, literature and sustainable technique

A substantial pedagogy project integrates research with teaching practice under the guidance of a Westminster voice faculty member

Coursework is led by voice faculty including Christopher Arneson, Director of Voice Pedagogy, and Kathy Price, whose teaching spans voice science and musical-theatre pedagogy

Degree Flexibility

The 32-credit program is fully online and commonly completed in two years

Designed for working singers, teachers and voice coaches

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the interview.

Auditions

Master of Voice Pedagogy Interview

Dec 13, 2025Feb 14, 2026

Auditions Interviews · rider.edu

Interview 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.

Transcript

Submit all official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Submit two letters of recommendation

Statement

Submit an aims and objectives statement

Resume

Submit a current resume

Auditions Interviews · rider.edu

Good to Know

Application Order

Submit the complete online graduate application before faculty schedule the interview

What's The Process

Admission Review

Program faculty schedule an interview after the complete application and supporting materials are received

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$64,920

Before aid

Average net price

$24,792

After aid

Undergraduate · rider.edu College Scorecard

Training

Musical Theatre-track coursework centers genre-specific vocal pedagogy, literature and sustainable technique

A substantial pedagogy project integrates research with teaching practice under the guidance of a Westminster voice faculty member

Coursework is led by voice faculty including Christopher Arneson, Director of Voice Pedagogy, and Kathy Price, whose teaching spans voice science and musical-theatre pedagogy

Degree Flexibility

The 32-credit program is fully online and commonly completed in two years

Designed for working singers, teachers and voice coaches

Updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM