Musical Theatre Major

James Zager

Professor of Theatre and Dance

Goal: To train Carroll students in the unique and demanding art of musical theatre, by creating students who become successful ‘triple threats’ displaying exceptional abilities in the areas of acting, singing and dance.

BA in Musical Theatre (48 total credits)

Learning Outcomes for Musical Theatre Majors

Upon successful completion of the major requirements students will be able to:

1. Effectively practice the art of Musical Theatre through involvement in the creation and presentation of public performances in a variety of Musical Theatre styles and mediums.

2. Act honestly by playing physical actions and applying vocal (breath, resonance, articulation) and physical (kinesthetic awareness, flexibility, tempo) techniques to the creation of performance.

3. Sing with a free and authentic voice.

4. Dance proficiently in a variety of musical theatre styles.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of theatre and dance history/literature; analyze and interpret texts and performances both in writing and orally; and draw connections between theatrical practices and social contexts in both modern and pre-modern periods.

6. Illustrate an understanding of music theory and musicianship and apply it to their training.

7. Display the discipline, accountability, self-promotion and perseverance skills necessary for success in the Musical Theatre industry.

16 Credits in Dance

DNC 111 - Introduction to World Dance 4 Hour(s)
DNC 205 - Jazz Dance I 2 Hour(s)
DNC 206 - Jazz Dance II 2 Hour(s)
DNC 207 - Jazz Dance III 2 Hour(s)
DNC 208 - Jazz Dance IV 2 Hour(s)
DNC 211 - Theatre Dance 4 Hour(s)

16 Credits in Music

MUS 117 - Class Voice 1 Hour(s) and/or
MUS 169 - Voice 0 - 1 Hour(s) (must take these for 6 total credits)
MUS 105 - Class Piano I 1 Hour(s)
MUS 106 - Class Piano II 1 Hour(s)
MUS 111 - Music Theory I 3 Hour(s)
MUS 112 - Music Theory II 3 Hour(s)
MUS 113 - Musicianship I 1 Hour(s)
MUS 114 - Musicianship II 1 Hour(s)

16 Credits in Theatre

NOTE: Students must have 4 credits total in THE 100 ; students must satisfactorily complete THE 400L Musical Theatre Workshops each semester to be continued in the major.

THE 100 - Theatre Participation 1 Hour(s)
THE 102 - Introduction to Performance 4 Hour(s)
THE 217 - Theatre History’s Global Impact on Society from Antiquity to the Present 4 Hour(s)
THE 301 - Contemporary Acting Styles 4 Hour(s) or
THE 302 - Period Acting Styles 4 Hour(s)
THE 400L - Musical Theatre Workshops 0 Hour(s)

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts are:

Students must take 2 consecutive modern language courses for a total of 6 or more credits in the same modern language (MLL) other than English; this does not include American Sign Language. Carroll University will accept a total of 6-8 transferred credits from another college/university as long as all of those credits are completed in the same language.
**International students who have English as their second language should contact the Registrar concerning the Modern Language requirement.
MAT 106 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Hour(s)
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major