音乐剧 Program
The musical theatre curriculum at Carthage features comprehensive vocal training and musicianship, intense 代理 experiences, and a variety of dance technique and choreography classes.
Bachelor of Music in 音乐剧
Carthage is one of only ten colleges in the country that offer a Bachelor of Music in 音乐剧 degree. The program gives students a degree in which they learn all aspects of musical theatre and train in an intensive curriculum in voice, 代理, 和舞蹈. Coursework includes voice lessons, 舞蹈课, and performance opportunities in multiple productions.
A Bachelor of Music in 音乐剧 degree requires a more intensive study of music with classes in music theory, 听觉能力, 合唱乐团, 和钢琴. These music courses lead to a better understanding of music and a broader set of skills that leads to more self-sufficient performers. The more skills — the more marketable!
Want to audition or learn more about this program? 联系 Professor Matthew Hougland at mhougland@samsongmobil.com.
Performance 机会 within the 音乐剧 Program
Musical theatre majors have many opportunities to perform while at Carthage. Beginning in their first year, students are able to audition for multiple productions, 包括音乐剧, 戏剧, 舞蹈音乐会, and Carthage Theatre’s New Play Initiative. Presentations of class work add to the opportunities MT students have to showcase their skills and readiness in the MT industry.
performance opportunities for students
Courses You’ll Take as a musical theatre Major
This multidisciplinary program pulls courses from both the music and theatre departments:
音乐剧 Program 校友 Successes
Our alumni can be seen across the country at venues like these:
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Steppenwolf Theatre (Chicago)
- Goodman Theatre (Chicago)
- Milwaukee Repertory Theater
- The Marriott Theatre (Lincolnshire, Illinois)
- 六旗
- 音乐及戏剧作品
- Universal Studios Beijing
Some students continue their education, pursuing graduate degrees in teaching, 导演, 戏剧, 声乐表演, 或歌剧. Learn more about Carthage’s Master of Music in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy
奖学金 for musical theatre 专业
Individual scholarships up to $10,000 may be offered to musical theatre majors, along with academic scholarships for students demonstrating outstanding potential each year.
除了 the classroom
客人艺术家: Thanks to our campus location halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, students develop relationships with directors, 铸造代理, and fellow artists who provide invaluable learning and professional experience.
出国留学: Musical theatre students have performed in Ireland, 苏格兰, 和中国, with more opportunities on the horizon.
Student Organizations: Top students can join music honorary Lambda Kappa or national theatre honor society Alpha Psi Omega. For other performance avenues, some join an a cappella group or improv troupe Merely Players.