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School of Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre

One of the oldest degrees of its kind in the United States, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre prepares students for professional theatrical careers through a well-rounded, conservatory-style curriculum in a traditional college setting. Our commitment to the rich history of musical theatre and rigorous training in music, acting, and dance is complemented by a variety of general education courses at a top-level liberal arts university.

We are a proud member of the National Alliance for Music Theatre and participate in the Musical Theater Common Prescreen.

Supported Production Season

The School of Theatre Arts produces six productions per season, including at least two musicals annually, and a biennial Dance Concert. Check out our current Production Season!

Music Theatre Workshop & Scene Study

The mission of Music Theatre Workshop is to explore the works of a new or upcoming composer. Students work with composers to shape and create characters and serve as a way for young composers to hear and see their works in a collegial environment. Students come away with real life workshop experience and connections to professional composers working in the business.

Music Theatre Scene Study explores the music and works of a composer or specific genre. Students work on scenes and solos throughout the semester culminating with a showcase performance.

Senior Showcase

In your final semester at IWU, as a BFA in MT major, you will participate in a NYC and Chicago industry showcase where you will have the opportunity to present your work for theater makers, agents, and casting directors.

Major Sequence in Music Theatre:

22.25 course units required for the major to include:

  1. Nine and one half units in Theatre/Music Theatre to include:
  2. One of the following:
  3. One course unit from the following:
  4. One course unit from the following:
  5. Five and one quarter units of Music/Music Theatre to include:
  6. Three units of Music Theatre Dance (14 enrollments required across 8 semesters) using a combination of PECY, PECX, and MUTH enrollments based on instructor's placement:
  7. Two additional upper level units from the following Music Theatre/Theatre/Music courses:

Music Theatre Course Plan Course Descriptions Apply to SoTA

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Justin Brill - Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts

Department - School Of Theatre Arts

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