Musical Theatre Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). in Musical Theatre trains exceptional students who seek a professional career in musical theatre within the context of an outstanding liberal arts education offered by Indiana University. The B.F.A. in Musical Theatre provides the rigorous curriculum needed to train students in acting, singing, and dancing. In addition to performance technique classes, students will participate in a rich core of theatre and music classes, professional classes in "careers in professional theatre", as well as enhanced master classes by visiting guest artists. Designed to bring out the best in an individual, the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre was created within the context of a liberal arts education.
The Musical Theatre major requires an audition and most students audition before coming to IUB. However, it is sometimes possible for a student to audition in the fall of their first year at IUB and then join the major their second year. Students who want to join the Musical Theatre major during their second year should be aware that it is possible but difficult to finish the program in three years. Students who are interested in joining the program during their second year may consider following the curriculum of the Theatre BA during their first year, as many of those courses can count for either major.
For more information about the Musical Theatre major, check out the Musical Theatre Program website.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Musical Theatre program is competitive. For more detailed information, view the Musical Theatre audition webpage.
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