Musical Theatre (B.A.)

Program Type
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

A Musical Theatre major provides students with performance and production skills including acting, singing, and advanced vocal techniques. Students gain knowledge of the fundamental elements of music, directing, and design. Coursework exposes students to vocal training, theatre history, and literature, acting and directing, playwriting, and design.  

Related Occupations

The Musical Theatre student will be prepared to pursue a professional career in Musical Theatre or continue on to graduate studies in theatre. 

Degree Requirements

  1. Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses
  2. A total of 120 credit hours
  3. A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all music coursework.
  4. A passing score on the Departmental Entrance Examination or successful completion of MU119
  5. The required courses listed below (36 credit hours)
  6. Additional Theatre courses from TU110 or 125; and TH111 - 3 times (6 credit hours)
  7. Additional Music course from MU119 or 139 (3 credit hours)
  8. Primary Music Ensemble from ME 120, 220, 320, 420 (4 credit hours)
  9. Applied Voice lessons from ML 146, 246, 346, 446 (8 credit hours)

* This major includes one AWE course (3 credit hours)

Course Requirements

Course Code Course Name Credits
MU119 Fundamentals of Music Theory 3
MU139 Music Theory I 3
PE135 Ballet Dance I 2
PE136 Tap Dance I 2
PE137 Modern Dance 3
PE138 Jazz Dance 2
TH101 Drama Appreciation 3
TH102 Acting: Basics 3
TH103 History of Theatre 3
TH203 Improvisation 3
TH302 Acting: Style 3
TH307 Directing 3
TH480A Student Production Lab: Directing 1-3
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Degree Plan Legend

DR - Degree Requirement
GE - General Education Requirement
EL - Elective