The BFA in Musical Theatre degree program offers a rigorous concentration in theatre, music, and dance to a select number of highly disciplined, motivated, and talented students. The program includes a focus on musical theatre repertory, opera theatre, musical styles, and moreÌýto prepare students for a professional career as a performer.
Program Requirements
Expectations
Applicants for the BFA in Musical Theatre are expected to:
Application
The process of auditioning for the BFA in Musical Theatre happens in parallel with applying to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’s College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýHere are the steps:
- On theÌýApplication, indicate you will be a BA in Theatre.
- Log inÌýto yourÌýApplication Status page and add &Ìýcomplete the Musical Theatre Application.
- For first year and transfer applicants, log into the .
- If you are a current CU student, complete the BFA in Musical Theatre Application formÌý
- Complete your prescreen:
- Upload your Musical Theatre Statement.ÌýPlease include a brief statement of why you wish to pursue musical theatre.ÌýThis statement may include what you have learned in the past and/or your vision for the future - in relation to your experience with musical theatre.
- Upload one recommendation from a voice or theatre teacher who knows your musical ability
- Upload your headshot and résumé,ÌýincludingÌýany training and experience you have in music, theatre, and dance
- *Headshots are preferred, however, equal consideration will be given to applicants regardless of submission of a headshot
- UploadÌýrecorded components, which are listed below
Download the Recommendation FormÌý Application Checklist
Recorded Components
Pre-screeningÌý
All applicants are required to submit recorded materials. Due to high applicant numbers, we strongly recommend that you choose to submit on or before DecemberÌý1st 2024. Submissions received after DecemberÌý1st will be reviewed based on space availability. Once recordings have been reviewed, applicants will be notified and instructions will be sent if a live audition (in-person or virtual) is required. Please note that the recording and live audition requirements are the same and all requirements listed below must be met in the recording.
Evaluation of Progress
Continued enrollment in the BFA in Musical Theatre program is dependent upon satisfactory progress, as determined by the performance faculty in the College of Music and the Department of Theatre &ÌýDance. Admission into advanced courses will only be with permission from the performance faculty through evaluation, and when appropriate, by audition. This determination will be made each semester.
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Please note:ÌýThe University of Colorado Boulder isÌýfortunate to offer twoÌýdifferentÌýmusical theatreÌýdegrees, housed in two different areas - The College of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance.
TheseÌýtwo programsÌýare theÌýBachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre (BFA/MT)ÌýofferedÌýby theÌýDepartment ofÌýTheatreÌý&ÌýDance,ÌýÌýin theÌýCollege of Arts and Science(which you are now investigating)Ìýand theÌýBachelor of Music in Musical TheatreÌý(BM/MT)ÌýÌýofferedÌýby theÌýCollege of Music.ÌýBoth programs work closely together in course offerings andÌýseasonÌýproductions produced. For a full descriptionÌýof the BM/MT degree program please visit:
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