Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts 73 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Music program in performance with a concentration in music theatre is an intensive, performance-oriented offering. A key feature of the program is a carefully designed sequence of musical theatre performance courses. Every semester, you receive training in acting and music theatre performance, dance training in a variety of styles, and private voice lessons. The program also provides specialized training in audition techniques, technical production, repertoire, scene study, and performance experience. These comprehensive courses give you the tools and confidence needed to succeed as a professional musical theatre artist. ASU stands out by providing professional training across a wide variety of musical and theatrical styles, including classic and contemporary musical theatre and opera. Each season features two musicals and two operas, along with student-led productions and new works. Annual music theatre showcases in New York City and Phoenix, plus potential collaborations with The Phoenix Theatre Company and Arizona Opera, give you exciting performance opportunities and real-world career experience.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Music Core
Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHL 140 | Sounds and Cultures | 3 |
| MTC 125 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MTC 221 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MTC 222 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| Total Music Core | 12 credits | |
Music Core - Music Theory Core Elective:
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Applied Performance
Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 111 | Studio Instruction | 8 |
| MUP 131 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 132 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 231 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 311 | Studio Instruction | 8 |
| Total Applied Performance | 19 credits | |
Applied Performance - Upper Division Choral Ensemble:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 443 | Choral Ensembles | |
| MUP 450 | Choral Union | |
| MUP 457 | Sol Singers | |
| MUP 458 | ASU Gospel Choir | |
| MUP 459 | Barrett Choir | |
| Total | 2 credits | |
Music Theatre Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 170 | Music Theatre I | 2 |
| MUP 172 | Music Theatre II | 2 |
| MUP 270 | Music Theatre III | 2 |
| MUP 272 | Music Theatre IV | 2 |
| MUP 360 | Musicianship for Singers | 1 |
| MUP 370 | Music Theatre V | 2 |
| MUP 373 | Music Theatre Performance and Production | 4 |
| MUP 374 | Topic: Technical Production I (Foundations) | 1 |
| MUP 374 | Topic: Technical Production I (Foundations) | 1 |
| MUP 451 | Repertoire | 2 |
| MUP 465 | Music Theatre VI | 2 |
| MUP 466 | Broadway Dance | 4 |
| MUP 467 | Music Theatre Dance Technique | 2 |
| MUP 470 | Music Theatre VII | 2 |
| MUP 471 | Topic: Audition Training (Musical Theatre) | 1 |
| MUP 472 | Music Theatre VIII | 2 |
| Total Music Theatre Core | 32 credits | |
Music Theatre Core - DCE Movement Elective:
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Music Electives
Upper Division Music Elective Upper Division MDC Elective Upper Division MHL Elective Upper Division MSC Elective Upper Division MTC Elective Upper Division MUE Elective Upper Division MUP Elective Upper Division THF Elective Upper Division THP Elective 2 credit hours
Music Electives - Complete one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 484 | Internship | 3 |
| THP 484 | Internship | 3 |
| DCE 484 | Internship | 3 |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 101 | The ASU School of Music Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU. Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses. Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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