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Bachelor of Music in Performance
Musical Theatre Concentration

This degree concentration, offered in collaboration with the USM Department of Theatre, is designed for those students who wish to pursue a career in musical theatre performance. The program aims to instill a thorough understanding of musical theatre and its relationship to contemporary society. Private lessons in voice, solo and ensemble performance, and the theatrical training necessary for this discipline are emphasized.

In addition to University Core classes, the student will study from the Department of Music curriculum, Applied Voice, Sight Singing and Ear Training, Music Theory, Music History, Piano and Vocal Pedagogy and will participate in Recital Class, Vocal Ensemble, and Opera Workshop. In the Department of Theatre, the student will take Acting Class, Intro to Drama, Contemporary Dance, Musical Theatre Dance, Make-up, Musical Theatre Scene Study, and Theatre Workshop.

Requirements for graduation also include the successful completion of one backstage assignment, one chorus role, and two significant roles in an approved musical theatre production.

Most recent review: Into the Woods

Advisors to the Musical Theatre Program
Ellen Chickering, music
Bruce Fithian, music
Ed Reichert, Musical Theatre Coach.
Wil Kilroy, theatre

For audition information and requirements, please go to the auditions page in the menu below.

Pictured above: Scenes from Into the Woods

For more information
call 1-800-800-4873 x 5265
or 207-780-5265