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Southern Illinois University Carbondale announces auditions for admission and scholarship for its new BFA in Musical Theater!
The BFA in Musical Theater is a four year interdisciplinary course of study offered by the Department of Theater and School of Music designed to prepare students for a career in musical theater performance by offering intensive training in acting, singing and dancing. A liberal arts core combines with a rigorous performance curriculum, guiding students to develop and hone the skills necessary to excel as a professional “triple-threat” performer. more
Required sequence of courses click here.
Spreadsheet of a 4 year registration click here.
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There are 3 steps to your admission:
1) Download, print, fill out and return our BFA Musical Theater application form.
BFA Application form , click here.
2) Audition
- You will select a date and receive time from us when we receive your application.
- November 8- Chicago Area
- 10:00-12:00 AM: Merit School of Music, 38 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- 1:00-5:00PM: College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- November 15- SIUC, Altgeld Hall, SIUC
- December 6- St. Louis area
- 10:00-12:00AM: Shattinger’s Music 1810 South Broadway Saint Louis, MO 63104
- 1:00-5:00 PM: Collinsville High School, 2201 South Morrison, Collinsville, IL 62234
- February 16- SIUC, Altgeld Hall, SIUC
- Prepare 2 contrasting musical theater selections and 1 monologue, the total not to exceed 5 minutes. An accompanist will be provided.
3) Apply to and be accepted by the university.
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Performance Opportunities: Each year the Department of Theater and the School of Music collaborate on full scale musicals and operas (Production Photos) . Musical theater and opera scenes are also regularly prepared for public performances. In the summer, McLeod Summer Playhouse, a professional summer stock theater in operation for 40 years, gives students their first professional experience working with actors, directors and choreographers from around the country.
Transfer Students: Transfer applicants will need to audition at one of the established audition times for admission. After the completion of one semester at SIUC, students will need to pass the barrier jury, as do all BFA Musical Theater students after their third semester in residence.
Much of the program is sequentially designed, so it is not necessarily the case that two years at another school would transfer as two years at SIUC. It would likely be the case that one year of music, theater and dance courses would transfer fully, placing the applicant in their second year.
Courses that would likely transer would be:
Music Courses:
- Music Theory, Ear Training 2 Semesters
- Class or private piano 2 Semesters
- Choir 2 Semesters
- Private Voice 2 Semesters
Theater Courses:
- Beginning Acting 1 Semester
- Make Up 1 Semester
- Theater Appreciation 1 Semester
- Theater Practicum 2 Semesters
Dance Courses:
- Beginning Ballet 1 Semester
- Beginning Jazz 1 Semester
- Beginning Tap 1 Semester
Core Curriculum :
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