2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical TheatreJonathan Flom, Associate Professor of TheatreRuebush Hall, Room 120, (540) 665-4605, jflom@su.eduShenandoah Conservatory • 269The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre curriculum is designed for the talentedperformer who wishes to prepare for a professional career in musical theatre. Thecurriculum provides a balance of theatre, music and dance study with practical applications.Program ObjectivesStudents completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre will be able to:• demonstrate an ability to analyze dramatic literature and its performance/production incultural and historical contexts;• demonstrate competency in various acting styles and periods;• perform vocal repertoire from varying styles and genres with appropriate technique;• demonstrate technical skills and artistry in a variety of dance styles appropriate to themusical theatre industry; and• demonstrate the business knowledge and skills required for the 21st Century musicaltheatre profession.Course and Credit Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts inMusical Theatre Degree1st year – FallAPVO 103 Applied Voice* 3DAPE 120 Foundations of Ballet Technique (Domain 2) 3MUEN Ensemble (Domain 2) 1TH 101 Acting I* (Domain 1) 3TH 111 Stage Lighting 3PRF 101 Performance Forum .5FYS 101 Going Global: First-Year Seminar (Domain 7) 3Total 16.51st year – SpringAPVO 103 Applied Voice* 3APCP 105 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills I^ 1.5DAPE 220 Dance Technique for Musical Theatre 3MUEN Ensemble (Domain 2) 1MUTC 121 Music Theory for Musical Theatre I 2MUTC 123 Sightsinging for Musical Theatre I 1TH 102 Acting II* (Domain 1) 3TH 112 Stage Craft 3Total 17.5