Musical Theatre Minor

The Musical Theatre minor capitalizes on the strengths of three separate Truman State University departments in the areas of music, theatre, and dance to create a transformative experience in the area of musical theatre. Whether your primary major is in theatre, vocal performance, exercise science, or another area, you can pursue a Musical Theatre minor to extend your degree and take classes that align with your interests.

Audition Requirements

Auditions for the Musical Theatre program take place in the spring (view specific audition dates, times, and requirements>).

Once you have been accepted into the program, you will proceed with the coursework shown below.

If you would like to let us know of your interest in the minor, please fill out our Musical Theatre Minor Interest Form. If you have questions about the minor, email musicaltheatre@truman.edu.

Program Requirements (18-22 Credits):

The Musical Theatre Minor requires the successful completion of 18 credits of the following courses:

Foundational Coursework (15-19 credits):

  • MUSI 101 – Music Fundamentals – Credits: 3
    or MUSI 130 – Music Analysis I – Credits: 3*
  • THEA 277 – Acting I: Elements of Acting – Credits: 3
  • THEA 360 – Acting for Musical Theatre – Credits: 3
  • 2 credits or more from the following:
    • MUSI 142 – Class Lessons in Voice – Credits: 1 (can be repeated)
    • MUSI 155 – Voice, Lower Division – Credits: 1 (can be repeated)
    • MUSI 156 – Voice, Lower Division – Credits: 2
    • MUSI 157 – Voice, Lower Division – Credits: 3
  • 2 credits or more from the following:
    • ES 156 – Beginning Tap Dancing – Credits: 1
    • ES 256 – Intermediate Tap Dancing – Credits: 1
    • ES 157 – Beginning Jazz Dance – Credits: 1
    • ES 214 – Elementary Ballet – Credits: 1
    • ES 215 – Intermediate Ballet – Credits: 1
    • THEA 340 – Voice and Movement – Credits: 3
  • 2 credits or more from the following:
    • MUSI 344 – Opera Workshop – Credits: 1 (can be repeated)
    • THEA 398 – Theatre Practice: Musical Performance – Credits: 1-4 (can be repeated)

Elective Coursework (3 credits):

  • ES 154 – Ballroom Dancing – Credits: 1
  • ES 156 – Beginning Tap Dancing – Credits: 1
  • ES 256 – Intermediate Tap Dancing – Credits: 1
  • ES 157 – Beginning Jazz Dance – Credits: 1
  • ES 214 – Elementary Ballet – Credits: 1
  • ES 215 – Intermediate Ballet – Credits: 1
  • JINS 337 – Musical Theatre – Credits: 3
  • MUSI 206 – Perspectives in Music: Hollywood and Broadway – Credits: 3
  • MUSI 155 – Voice, Lower Division – Credits: 1
  • MUSI 156 – Voice, Lower Division – Credits: 2
  • MUSI 157 – Voice, Lower Division – Credits: 3
  • MUSI 310 – Songwriting – Credits: 3
  • THEA 276 – Stage Makeup: 1 **
  • THEA 278 – Acting II: Advanced Scene Study – Credits: 3 **
  • THEA 340 – Voice and Movement – Credits: 3 **
  • THEA 359 – Acting III: Lyric Performance – Credits: 3 **

Notes:

At least nine hours of the program requirements must be completed at Truman State University.
*MUSI 130 requires concurrent enrollment in MUSI 132, Aural Skills I (required for all music majors and the Music minor).
**Cannot be used for Musical Theatre minor if also being used for Theatre minor.

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