BFA in Musical Theatre 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Tampa |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,348 USDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

AugStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The musical theatre major at UTampa is designed to prepare students for a career in the performing arts. The major incorporates the disciplines from three performance areas: music, drama and dance. Students have the opportunity to perform in six theatre productions per year (two musicals, two plays, one musical cabaret and one studio or experimental theatre production) as well as a variety of vocal ensembles. Students are also strongly encouraged to participate in a number of dance productions as well. In addition to these performance experiences, students will be offered workshops, lectures and presentations, classes and special activities/events throughout the academic year.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The musical theatre major at UTampa is designed to prepare students for a career in the performing arts. The major incorporates the disciplines from three performance areas: music, drama and dance. Students have the opportunity to perform in six theatre productions per year (two musicals, two plays, one musical cabaret and one studio or experimental theatre production) as well as a variety of vocal ensembles. Students are also strongly encouraged to participate in a number of dance productions as well. In addition to these performance experiences, students will be offered workshops, lectures and presentations, classes and special activities/events throughout the academic year.

Admission Requirements

110+
6.5+
8.5+
All prospective MTR majors  MUST audition and be accepted into the program as well as apply for acceptance to The University of Tampa.

All auditions for musical theatre, theatre and dance will be accepted digitally or in person at an official admissions open house date.

All audition materials should be submitted using your SpartanStart Portal (you will receive access to your SpartanStart Portal once you apply to UTampa).

To be considered for performance-based scholarships, auditions must be submitted by March 1.

Students should prepare the following materials for the video audition process

VOICE:  One “up-tempo” AND one “ballad” from the musical theatre repertoire (32-bar cuts each)

ACTING:  One contemporary monologue—comic or dramatic—not to exceed 1:30 minutes

DANCE:  For video audition submissions, please perform a 1-1.30 minute musical theatre or jazz dance combination that should include a minimum of one pirouette, some form of a developpé or battement and some form of leap or grand jeté.

For those students that will attend in-person auditions (Please see the Admissions Open House Schedule): A pianist will be provided for auditions. Please be sure to bring the sheet music for your audition. Prospective students should prepare the Voice and Acting audition requirements indicated above, and students should also be prepared to discuss any prior dance training. If you have any questions, please contact Admissions at [email protected].

4 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
33,348 USD
International
33,348 USD

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