Musical Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
Department of Theatre and Dance
Office: 212 Rockefeller Arts Center
(716) 673-3596
Thomas Loughlin, Chairperson
Email: Musical.Theatre@fredonia.edu
School of Music
Office: 1151 Mason Hall
(716) 673-3151
Karl Boelter, Director
Email: Music.School@fredonia.edu
The Musical Theatre degree is accredited by the National Association of the Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre:
Theatre Track
Music Track
Additional Requirements:
In addition to the specific and individual courses, periodic reviews of achievement are conducted for all candidates with the purpose of determining advancement or retention. The Musical Theatre program requires a vocal and acting jury at the conclusion of each semester. Dance juries are held at the end of the first year and each succeeding semester. A Vocal/Acting/Dance jury is conducted at the conclusion of the fourth semester to determine continuance in the program. A public senior recital is presented in the fourth year. The recital includes performance in acting, dancing and singing, and must be 25 minutes in length. Students on academic probation will not be permitted to participate in public performances.
Students select a specific track (Theatre or Music) upon entering the program.
Musical Theatre majors are required to complete Theatre and Dance Productions obligations every semester, which are practical extensions of the classroom. Theatre and Dance Productions credits do not count toward the total number of credits required in the B.F.A. Musical Theatre major. Musical Theatre majors must successfully complete a minimum of 30 upper level credit hours.