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Taylor University

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Theatre

Music performance

Composition & music studies

Music education

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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Three-part curriculum: acting, singing, and dancing

Required participation in 2 faculty-directed productions each year (one must be a fully staged musical)

Must perform a significant role in at least one full musical or opera production during the degree

Senior capstone: develop and perform your own music theatre showcase

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and art

Facilities

Butz-Carruth Recital Hall and Mitchell Theater host productions and auditions

Music, Theatre & Dance Department has a 96% career placement rate

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

74%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,674

Before aid

Average net price

$24,865

After aid

Tuition Funding · taylor.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 11:12 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Three-part curriculum: acting, singing, and dancing

Required participation in 2 faculty-directed productions each year (one must be a fully staged musical)

Must perform a significant role in at least one full musical or opera production during the degree

Senior capstone: develop and perform your own music theatre showcase

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and art

Facilities

Butz-Carruth Recital Hall and Mitchell Theater host productions and auditions

Music, Theatre & Dance Department has a 96% career placement rate

Program Highlights

Training

Three-part curriculum: acting, singing, and dancing

Required participation in 2 faculty-directed productions each year (one must be a fully staged musical)

Must perform a significant role in at least one full musical or opera production during the degree

Senior capstone: develop and perform your own music theatre showcase

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and art

Facilities

Butz-Carruth Recital Hall and Mitchell Theater host productions and auditions

Music, Theatre & Dance Department has a 96% career placement rate

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

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School Website

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission deadlineMar 15, 2027

Music Scholarship · admissions.taylor.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Songs

Select songs from musicals, operettas, or American/English art song repertoire

Selections should contrast in style and character as much as possible

All songs must be memorized

Accompaniment

Bring clean, well-marked sheet music in a binder

Accompanist provided for in-person auditions

Monologues

One Monologue, 1 Minute

From a modern 20th century play

Choose characters within 5-10 years of your playable age range

Must be memorized

Material Selection

Avoid accents, eccentric characterizations, props, or costumes

Choose life-affirming material; avoid cynical or negative subject matter

Avoid climactic material requiring great depth or intensity of emotions

Portray one character per monologue

Dance

Two Dance Videos, 1-2 Minutes Each

Perform in two or more genres: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Folk, or Ballroom

Include a separate written summary of previous dance training and performance experience

Attire

Women: solid color leotard, tights or tight-fitted leggings

Men: solid colored tight-fitted T-shirt or tank, with black leggings, jazz pants, or close-fitting pants

Hair pulled back and neatly secured away from face

No large or dangling jewelry

Additional Materials

Sheet Music

Sheet music: bring clean, well-marked copies of both songs in a binder for the pianist

Musical Theatre · taylor.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Taylor University via Common App or school application

Complete the online Music, Theatre & Dance Audition and Scholarship Application

Schedule an audition during MTD Audition Visit Days or personalized visit before March 15

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Three-part audition: acting, singing, and dancing

Audience consists of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty

A chair will be provided for use during monologue

Accepted if unable to attend in-person

Send video links containing dance, acting, and singing audition components

Contact

Tracy Manning: trmanning@taylor.edu

Andrea Baker: andrea_baker@taylor.edu, 765-998-5232

Audition Introduction

State your name

Announce each song with title, musical, and composer/lyricist

Announce monologue with play and playwright

Perform in order: songs, then monologue

Scholarship Info

Music, Theatre & Dance Scholarship

Presented to outstanding high school seniors and transfer students

Both merit and need-based awards designed to enhance university financial aid package

Award amounts vary depending on ability and departmental needs

Renewable each year; students must reapply to the department for renewal

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

74%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,674

Before aid

Average net price

$24,865

After aid

Tuition Funding · taylor.edu College Scorecard

Training

Three-part curriculum: acting, singing, and dancing

Required participation in 2 faculty-directed productions each year (one must be a fully staged musical)

Must perform a significant role in at least one full musical or opera production during the degree

Senior capstone: develop and perform your own music theatre showcase

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and art

Facilities

Butz-Carruth Recital Hall and Mitchell Theater host productions and auditions

Music, Theatre & Dance Department has a 96% career placement rate

Updated Sep 13, 11:12 PM

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