Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Music, Specialization in Musical Theater
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(1) MUS 121A Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(3) MUS 125A Theory (BFPA)
(1) MUS 126A Aural Skills
(2) MUS 140Q Applied Lessons
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(3) DANC 114 Movement Fundamentals (BFPA, EH)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(3) QR 101 Quantitative Reasoning, MATH 150 or higher
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
18 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(1) MUS 121B Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(3) MUS 125B Theory (BFPA)
(1) MUS 126B Aural Skills
(2) MUS 140Q Applied Lessons
(2) MUS 267 History of Music I (BHUM)
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills
(3) RA 101 Reasoning and Argumentation
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
19 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(1) MUS 221A Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(4) MUS 225A Theory (BFPA)
(2) MUS 367A History of Music II (BHUM)
(2) MUS 240Q Applied Lessons
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(2) DANC 210A Beginning Modern Dance
(3) THEA 112A Introduction to Acting (BFPA)
(0) THEA 199 Theater Production Elective
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(1) MUS 221B Class Piano (or Proficiency)
(4) MUS 225B Theory (BFPA)
(2) MUS 367B History of Music III (BHUM)
(2) MUS 240Q Applied Lessons
(1) MUS Major Ensemble
(2) DANC 211A Beginning Ballet
(3) THEA 112B Creating a Role
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(2) MUS 340Q Applied Lessons
(2) MUS 139A Diction
(1) MUS 342 Musical Theater Ensemble
(1) MUS 444 Concert Choir
(3) Theater Elective
(1) DANC 212A Jazz Dance
(1) DANC 213 Beginning Tap Dance
(4) FL 101 Elementary Foreign Language I (BICS, EREG)
(0) THEA 199 Theater Production Elective
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(2) MUS 340Q Applied Lessons
(1) MUS 343 Seminar in Audition Techniques
(1) MUS 444 Concert Choir
(3) Theater Elective
(1) DANC 212B Advanced Jazz
(4) FL 102 Elementary Foreign Language II
(3) Breadth Physical Science (BPS)/Lab Experience (EL)
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(2) MUS 440Q Applied Lessons
(1) MUS 342 Musical Theater Ensemble
(1) MUS 444 Concert Choir
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
(1) DANC 314 Broadway Styles
(3) THEA 392 American Musical Theater
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)/Experience U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU)
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
(3) Music Elective
17 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(2) MUS 440Q Applied Lessons
(1) MUS 342 Musical Theater Ensemble
(1) MUS 444 Concert Choir
(3-4) THEA 150, THEA 160, or THEA 170
(3) THEA 220 Directing for the Stage
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(0) MUS 100 Convocation
(0) MUS 400A-Z Senior Assignment
13-14 - Total Credits
Total Hours 127-128
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides. All transfer students most take placement exams in music theory and class piano. Placement in the appropriate level of applied lessons and related courses determined by applied faculty.
