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Music Theatre ,Minor

Music Theatre, Minor


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Follow your passion for music theatre with this minor, dedicated to training you in singing, acting and dancing while you major in an associated or contrasting area of study.

Description

The minor program in music theatre allows students with a background, interest or passion in music theatre to continue their studies and further explore the craft.

Students develop skills through performance-based small-group classes and private instruction, and coursework also includes the study of theoretical and historical elements of music and theatre.

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor requires 24 hours (12 upper division) in performance, history, theory and electives.
Students may transfer up to nine credit hours toward the minor.
Required Performance Courses -- 12 credit hours
Notes: Two semesters of MUP 121 are required
Notes: Two semesters of MUP 467 are required and must be taken in fall-spring sequence
Music History -- 3 credit hours
Music Theory -- 3 credit hours
Students must take the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in MTC 125.
Upper Division Music Elective -- 3 credit hours
Music Electives -- 3 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BMus in performance with a concentration in music theatre

Other Enrollment Requirements: An audition for music theatre is required for entrance into the minor or BIS concentration and MUP 121 and MUP 170 study. Audition criteria are determined by area faculty.

Audition repertoires can be found on this School of Music, Dance and Theatre website. Students interested in pursuing the music theatre minor should submit an application at the program page.

Advisors should not add the minor until the student presents an acceptance letter from the School of Music, Dance and Theatre academic affairs office confirming that the student has successfully passed the audition.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities

Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Graduates with a minor in music theatre have additional expertise that can help them as they pursue careers in arts administration, acting, performance or teaching.

Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
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What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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