Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

College of Performing and Visual Arts

School of Theatre Arts and Dance

MT 101 Musical Theatre Sight Singing and Ear Training

Basics of ear training and sight singing are covered utilizing a musical theatre repertoire.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 160 Class Piano for Musical Theatre

Develop basic piano skills in harmonization, sightreading, repertoire and technique.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 161 Introduction to Musical Theatre Performance

(2 lecture; 1 laboratory) This class is designed to provide the beginning musical theatre student with the basic mechanical, analytical and physical skills needed to perform musical theatre.
1

Prerequisites

MT 160 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 169 Applied Voice: Individual Voice Study

This is an individualized class setting where student and teacher work exclusively with the technical and musical aspects of the voice student in a one-on-one setting. There will be a great deal of feedback from the instructor.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 250 Voice Class for Musical Theatre I

(2 contact hours per week). Beginning instruction in singing. Study will involve the elements of a basic technique for singing and an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the voice.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 251 Voice Class for Musical Theatre II

Continuation of concepts learned in MT 250 in greater depth and detail. Emphasis will be placed on developing musicianship, more independent learning and greater accuracy in singing.
1

Prerequisites

MT 250 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 260 Acting in Musical Theatre

A step-by-step process approach to acting a song. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the event/discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationship/choices and action clarification.
3

Prerequisites

MT 160 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 261 Singing for Actors

Basic singing technique for actors. Student will study both theory and practical application of vocal technique as it applies to musical theatre and musical theatre auditioning.
2

Program Restrictions

Include Acting-BFA and Theatre Arts (Acting)-BA

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 275 Musical Theatre Song Analysis I

This course (the first of a three-semester progression) is designed to understand the process of how to perform theatre repertoire in a healthy, honest and organic fashion while incorporating vocal technique taught in the voice studio. This particular course will focus on repertoire written prior to the premiere of "Oklahoma" in 1943.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 276 Musical Theatre Song Analysis II

This course (the second of a three-semester progression) is designed to further the process of how to perform theatre repertoire in a healthy, honest and organic fashion while incorporating vocal technique taught in the voice studio. This particular course will focus on repertoire of the "Golden Age" of musical theatre from 1943-1980.
3

Prerequisites

MT 275 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 285 Performance in Musical Theatre

Practical experience in the production of a musical. Techniques of acting, singing, dancing, directing and other facets necessary for preparation of a show for public performance will be offered.
1- 3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 296 Musical Theatre History

American musical theatre and its development from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis on research.
3

Course Attribute

LAA1-Arts&Hum-Arts&Expression and GT Arts

MT 350 Voice Class for Musical Theatre II

(2 contact hours per week). This class is designed to further develop artistic, qualitative and healthy musical theatre vocal performance technique and repertoire.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 351 Advanced Musical Theatre Voice Class II

Continuation of concepts learned in MT 350 in greater detail and depth.
1

Prerequisites

MT 350 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 360 Scene Study in Musical Theatre

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) Musical theatre literature explored through the study of period and style. The laboratory experience will include singing, dancing and acting. Laboratory section may be repeated.
3

Prerequisites

MT 260 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 369 Individual Performance in Musical Theatre Voice

Hours arranged. Advanced instruction in Musical Theatre vocal styles, involving technique for safe singing and basic anatomy and physiology of the voice.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 370 Musical Theatre Dance

Gain knowledge and skill in the techniques and styles of dance required in musical theatre.
3

Prerequisites

(DNCE 166 and DNCE 170 and DNCE 175 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 375 Musical Theatre Song Analysis III

This course (the final of a three-semester progression) is designed to continue the process of performing song repertoire through truthful and honest communication. Repertoire in this course will focus on the contemporary musical theatre era and non-theatrical genres such as rock/pop, country, etc.
3

Prerequisites

(MT 275 and MT 276 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 390 Advanced Musical Theatre Scene Study

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) This course will further the student's act/sing technique with a focus on advanced partnering.
2

Prerequisites

MT 360 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MT 465 Musical Theatre Workshop

Audition Required. Study of the role preparation and styles, particularly developing the necessary skills to prepare audition materials.
3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 470 Senior Project in Musical Theatre

Audition Required. Practical experience in the preparation and performance of a musical theatre role study.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Musical Theatre Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MT 485 Performance in Musical Theatre

Practical experience in the production of a musical. Techniques of acting, singing, dancing, directing and other facets in preparing a show for public performance.
1- 3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required