Bachelor of Music in Music (Musical Theatre)

Website: https://twu.edu/music/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-of-music-degree-in-musical-theatre/

The Bachelor of Music in Music with an emphasis in Musical Theatre is designed to build foundational skills through rigorous training and coursework in music, theatre, and dance. With an intentional focus on career preparation, entrepreneurship, and portfolio development, students will leave the program ready to work in various facets of the music industry.

Marketable Skills

Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.

  1. Collaboration - Work effectively with others toward a common goal.

  2. Analysis - Think and understand in patterns.

  3. Time management - Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Admissions

All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.

In addition, applicants must:

  • Fill out the online TWU Music Audition Application via Acceptd.

  • A letter of recommendation from your current private teacher or ensemble director will be required for each application. The letter must be received prior to your audition date and must be submitted by the letter writer through the Acceptd platform.

  • Upload a performance resume through Acceptd.

  • Audition and participate in an interview with the faculty panel.

You also may choose to compete for scholarships that are available to new and transferring music students each year. These are awarded based on musical excellence, as verified through your entrance audition, and supported by teacher recommendations.

Please visit the TWU Music Auditions website for audition dates, area-specific audition criteria, and a Step-by-Step Guide to admission into music degree programs.

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120   

Major: 30 SCH

Program Code: MUSIC.BM.MUSICTHEA ;   CIP Code: 50.0901.00

Texas Core Curriculum

Course Title Credits
ENG 1013Composition I (10)3
ENG 1023Composition II (10)3
Mathematics (20)3
Life & Physical Sciences (30)6
Language, Philosophy, & Culture (40)3
Creative Arts (50)3
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-1865 (60)3
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present (60)3
POLS 2013U.S. National Government (70)3
POLS 2023Texas Government (70)3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (80)3
CAO: Multicultural-Women's Studies (90)3
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics (91)3
Total SCHs42

Courses Required for Major

Special Requirement: A grade of "C" or higher for courses to be counted toward the degree.

Course Title Credits
MU 1021Keyboard Musicianship I1
MU 1031Keyboard Musicianship II1
MU 1503Fundamentals of Music3
MU 1521Aural Skills I1
MU 1523Music Theory I3
Total SCHs9

Musical Theatre

Special Requirement: A grade of "B" or higher for courses to be counted toward the degree.

Course Title Credits
MU 2092Voice (taken four times)8
MU 3113Musical Theatre Production3
MU 3123Musical Theatre Seminar3
MU 3132Voice for Musical Theatre2
MU 3681Musical Theatre & Opera Performance Lab (Taken six times.)6
MU 4092Voice (taken two times)4
MU 4102Musical Theatre Scene Performance2
MU 4113Musical Theatre Entrepreneurship3
MU 4182Musical Theatre Audition Techniques2
DNCE 1071Introduction to Tap Dance1
DNCE 1111Elementary Ballet Practices and Techniques I1
DNCE 1121Elementary Ballet Practices and Techniques II1
DNCE 3171Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance1
THEA 2213Acting I3
THEA 2223Acting II3
THEA 2473Movement for the Performer3
THEA 3493Voice and Diction for the Actor3
THEA 3933Musical Theatre History3
Dance Elective
Choose three SCH from the following3
DNCE 1151
Elementary Dance Practices And Techniques I
DNCE 1191
Improvisation
DNCE 2202
Dance Composition
DNCE 3191
Special Topics in Dance Intermediate Dance Practices and Techniques
DNCE 3292
Choreographic Designs
Total SCHs55

Departmental Requirements

Special Requirement: A grade of "C" or higher for courses to be counted toward the degree.

Course Title Credits
MU 2913Music and Cultures3
Large Choral Ensemble (taken two times)2
MU 3531
University Chorus
MU 3551
Concert Choir
MU 3591
Chamber Singers
3000 or 4000-level electives from MU, DNCE, or THEA12
Performance Juries (six juries completed)
Total SCHs17

Plan of Study

First Year
FallTCCNSCHs
MU 1503Fundamentals of Music MUSI 13033
MU 2092Voice 2
MU 3113Musical Theatre Production 3
ENG 1013Composition I ENGL 13013
UNIV 1231First-Year Seminar: Learning Frameworks EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 13001
Large Choral Ensemble1
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics (91) - Recommended MU 11122
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
MU 1021Keyboard Musicianship I MUSI 11811
MU 1521Aural Skills I MUSI 11161
MU 1523Music Theory I MUSI 13113
MU 2092Voice 2
DNCE 1071Introduction to Tap Dance DANC 11101
ENG 1023Composition II ENGL 13023
Large Choral Ensemble1
Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core3
 SCHs 15
Second Year
FallTCCN
MU 1031Keyboard Musicianship II MUSI 11821
MU 2092Voice 2
MU 3681Musical Theatre Opera Performance Lab 1
DNCE 1111Elementary Ballet Practices and Techniques I 1
DNCE 3171Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance 1
THEA 2213Acting I DRAM 13513
THEA 3493Voice and Diction for the Actor 3
Mathematics Core3
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
MU 2092Voice 2
MU 3681Musical Theatre Opera Performance Lab 1
DNCE 1121Elementary Ballet Practices and Techniques II 1
THEA 2223Acting II DRAM 13523
THEA 2473Movement for the Performer DRAM 13223
THEA 3933Musical Theatre History 3
3000 or 4000-level electives from MU, DNCE, or THEA2
 SCHs 15
Third Year
FallTCCN
MU 3132Voice for Musical Theatre 2
MU 3681Musical Theatre Opera Performance Lab 1
MU 4092Voice 2
MU 4102Musical Theatre Scene Performance 2
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-1865 HIST 13013
Life & Physical Sciences Core3
Dance Elective1
 SCHs 14
SpringTCCN
MU 3681Musical Theatre Opera Performance Lab 1
MU 4092Voice 2
MU 4182Musical Theatre Audition Techniques 2
POLS 2013U.S. National Government GOVT 23053
Social & Behavioral Sciences Core3
3000 or 4000-level electives from MU, DNCE, or THEA2
Dance Elective2
 SCHs 15
Fourth Year
FallTCCN
MU 3123Musical Theatre Seminar 3
MU 3681Musical Theatre Opera Performance Lab 1
MU 4113Musical Theatre Entrepreneurship 3
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present HIST 13023
POLS 2023Texas Government GOVT 23063
3000 or 4000-level electives from MU, DNCE, or THEA3
 SCHs 16
SpringTCCN
MU 2913Music and Cultures MUSI 13073
MU 3681Musical Theatre Opera Performance Lab 1
3000 or 4000-level electives from MU, DNCE, or THEA5
CAO: Multicultural-Women's Studies Core Recommended MU 37033
Life & Physical Sciences Core3
 SCHs 15
 Total SCHs:  120