BFA Theatre Arts (Music Theatre) Colorado Mesa University

Program Description

The Department of Theatre Arts offers one of the most successful theatre training degree programs in Colorado. Theatre Arts majors choose from two distinct concentrations in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts (Acting/Directing or Music Theatre), two concentrations of the BA (Theatre Arts or Design/Technology) or the BFA in Dance and acquire a sound understanding of the performing arts in state-of-the-art facilities. The Music Theatre concentration provides strong technical foundations in Music, Theatre, and Dance. This approach is to create "triple threats" and enhance the young performer’s potential for an exciting career in Musical Theatre. Students begin training with music theory and ear training, private voice instruction, choir and class piano. Acting I and II, Ballet and Tap are also included to complete first year academic requirements. To complement technical courses, students also participate in a wide variety of performance related assignments which include two Main stage productions, Experimental Theatre productions, choral ensembles, dance concerts, student directed one-acts, and technical crew assignments.

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