2019-2020 BSC Catalog

104 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
one unit in ensemble (may be repeated for credit) appropriate for the principal
concentration over four regular terms from the following:
MU 112
MU 113
MU 211
MU 215
MU 217
MU 242
four additional units comprised of courses numbered MU or MS 300 and above;
courses should relate to the objective of the student’s B.M.A. major
five units outside music that comprise a coherent course of studies relating to the
student’s area of concentration in music; courses used to fulfill this requirement
form part of the total degree proposal that is to be approved by the music faculty
senior capstone public presentation of at least thirty minutes
completion of the piano proficiency requirement
Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts
Michael Flowers, Program Coordinator
The musical theatre major provides students with a combination of courses in dance,
music, and theatre that is intended to prepare them for careers as performers in musical
theatre. The musical theatre major is more specialized than the theatre major, and
faculty members will offer students guidance at the end of the sophomore year on
whether the musical theatre degree or theatre degree is the most appropriate program.
Upon completion of the musical theatre major, students will be able to
• integrate musical analysis and performance
• perform acting goals and tactics
• function as a member of an ensemble
• execute theatre designs using appropriate technology
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (14 units):
one unit of DA
one-half unit in MS 110 and/or MS 310
two units in MS 320
MU 150
THA 120
two and one-half units (5 projects) in THA 201, including one dramatic performance,
one musical performance, and one experience as a technician
THA 210
THA 230
THA 320
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020