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Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN

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In-Person Only

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Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Performance

Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Vocal Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

•Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dancing

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music

•Advanced private studio instruction combined with music history and theory

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage productions at the Backdoor Playhouse

•Bryan Fine Arts Center with 500-seat Wattenbarger Auditorium

•Opera/music theatre workshop performance opportunities

•Solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance opportunities

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

8.7K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,246

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,376

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,576

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$9,815

$30-48k$10,445

$48-75k$13,861

$75-110k$17,245

$110k+$18,936

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Program info updated May 22, 9:01 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dancing

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music

•Advanced private studio instruction combined with music history and theory

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage productions at the Backdoor Playhouse

•Bryan Fine Arts Center with 500-seat Wattenbarger Auditorium

•Opera/music theatre workshop performance opportunities

•Solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance opportunities

Program Highlights

Training

•Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dancing

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music

•Advanced private studio instruction combined with music history and theory

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage productions at the Backdoor Playhouse

•Bryan Fine Arts Center with 500-seat Wattenbarger Auditorium

•Opera/music theatre workshop performance opportunities

•Solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance opportunities

Key Info

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Deadline

PriorityDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

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Auditions

Music Scholarship AuditionFeb 6, 2026

Music Scholarship AuditionFeb 20, 2026

Music Scholarship AuditionFeb 27, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

PRESCREEN VIDEO (90 SECONDS TOTAL)

•One musical theatre song (combined with monologue in a single video)

•No minimum time for the song portion

•Total video must not exceed 90 seconds

Monologues

PRESCREEN VIDEO (90 SECONDS TOTAL)

•One monologue (combined with song in a single video)

•No minimum time for the monologue portion

•Total video must not exceed 90 seconds

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Songs

TWO MUSICAL THEATRE SONGS OF CONTRASTING STYLE

•Performed from memory

•Must provide sheet music for accompanist (no chord charts)

•All repertoire performed with live piano accompaniment (no tracks)

Dance

Group Dance Audition

•Candidates complete a group dance call

•Time provided to change into relaxed clothing for dance portion

Additional Materials

Sheet music (required)

•Bring sheet music for the accompanist (no chord charts)

•All audition repertoire performed with live piano accompaniment

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Good to Know

Admission Pathway

•Admission to the Performance option is by recommendation of the studio instructor

Important Notes

•Combined admission and scholarship audition

•Register via the School of Music website

•All auditions must be completed by the last scheduled audition date to be eligible for music scholarships

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit a 90-second combined monologue and musical theatre song video

•Video link sent to wmullen@tntech.edu

•Due two weeks before chosen audition date

Audition Expectations

•Held on Tennessee Tech campus

•Three parts: singing, dance call, and sight-reading

•Accompanist provided (bring sheet music, no chord charts)

•No formal dress code, but present your best professional look

•Time provided to change into relaxed clothing for dance

Contact

•Dr. Wendy Mullen: wmullen@tntech.edu / 931-372-3167

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Awarded based on audition performance

•Available for both music majors and non-music majors

•Must apply and be accepted to Tennessee Tech to be eligible

•University scholarship deadline is December 15, but music-specific scholarships may still be available after that date

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

8.7K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,246

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,376

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,576

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$9,815

$30-48k$10,445

$48-75k$13,861

$75-110k$17,245

$110k+$18,936

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dancing

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music

•Advanced private studio instruction combined with music history and theory

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage productions at the Backdoor Playhouse

•Bryan Fine Arts Center with 500-seat Wattenbarger Auditorium

•Opera/music theatre workshop performance opportunities

•Solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance opportunities

Updated May 22, 9:01 PM

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