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Music Theatre, Minor

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Music Theatre

Broadway, Music Theatre, Singer, acting, dance, theatre, voice

Shine on stage and beyond with this minor, dedicated to training you in singing, acting and dancing. Hone your performance skills and learn to bring stories to life.
Description ▲

The minor program in music theatre allows you to take your background, interest or passion in music theatre and continue your studies and further explore the craft.

You develop skills through performance-based, small-group classes and private instruction. Coursework also includes the study of theoretical and historical elements of music and theatre.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours

The minor in music theatre consists of 24 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements.
MTC 125 Music Theory I

Students must take the Music Theory Diagnostic Exam before enrolling in MTC 125.

3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MUP 121 Topic: Voice
2 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 2
MUP 170 Music Theatre I
2 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 2
MUP 172 Music Theatre II
2 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 2
MUP 374 Topic: Technical Production I (Foundations)
1 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 1
MUP 374 Topic: Technical Production II (Practicum)
1 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 1
MUP 451 Topic: Music Theatre Repertoire
2 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 2
MUP 467 Music Theatre Dance Technique
2 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 2
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
MHL courses may be accepted as Music History if the appropriate prerequisites are met or with instructor approval.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BMus in performance (music theatre)

Other Enrollment Requirements: An audition for music theatre is required for entrance into the minor or BIS concentration and MUP 121 and MUP 170 study. Audition criteria are determined by area faculty.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Career opportunities▲

Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Graduates with a minor in music theatre have additional expertise that can help them as they pursue careers in arts administration, acting, performance or teaching.
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