Below you will find the basic outline of classes in this degree for all four years. If you find it confusing, remember that you will a department advisor who will help you when you get to WKU. You will notice that you’ll be enrolled in some kind of acting class, voice lesson, and dance class every single semester.

WKU Department of Theatre and Dance: BFA Performing Arts: Music Theatre Curriculum

First Year - FALL
PERF 175: University Experience
PERF 120: Prod. I
PERF 205: Voice & Movement
MUS 162: Group Voice (you may audition to skip this class, and go directly to private voice lessons)
MUS 100: Music Theory I
MUS 160: Group Piano
Dance Technique Class –recommended: BALLET or Dance Improvisation
6 credits of General Ed classes

First Year - SPRING
PERF 121: Prod. II
MUS 150: Private Voice Lesson
THEA 306 Music Theatre Ensemble or Choral Ensemble
THEA 101: Acting I
Dance Technique Class –recommended: BALLET
6 – 9 credits of General Ed classes

Second Year - FALL
PERF 220: Prod. III (or DANC 300: Dance Company - audition required)
THEA 252: Fundamentals
THEA 203: Audition Prep/Workshop
THEA 220, 250, or 240: Stage Craft/ Stage Electrics/ Stage Costuming (pick one)
MUS 150 or 350: Private Voice Lesson
THEA 300: Acting II
Dance Technique Class –recommended: JAZZ or Dance Improvisation
THEA 141: Stage Makeup
3 credits of General Ed classes

Second Year - SPRING
Dance Technique Class - recommended MUSIC THEATRE DANCE (DAN 314)
PERF 221: Prod. IV (or DANC 300: Dance Company - audition required)
MUS 150 or 350: Private Voice Lesson
THEA 219: Basic Design * audition for BFA music theatre
THEA 301: Acting III concentration at the end of this
ART 100 or 105 OR MUS 120: Art or Music Appreciation semester
3 credits of General Ed classes

Third Year - FALL
THEA 431: Music Thtr History/Rep
THEA 307: Music Thtr Workshop (can be repeated up to four times for credit)
THEA 385 or MUS 350: Private Voice Lessons
PERF 300: Contemporary Performance Studies (recommended)
Dance Technique Class - recommended Mus Thtr Dance (DAN 314), TAP, JAZZ, or MODERN
THEA 303, 312, 410, 371, 401, 412 or DAN 310: Camera, Stage Mgmt, Shakes, Directing I, Styles, Choreography. (pick one)
3 – 6 credits of General Ed classes

Third Year - SPRING
Dance Technique Class - any
THEA 307: Music Thtr Workshop (can be repeated up to four times for credit)
THEA 385 or MUS 350: Private Voice Lessons
THEA 220, 250, or 240: Stage Craft/ Stage Electrics/ Stage Costuming (pick one)
THEA 303, 312, 410, 371, 401, 412 or DAN 310: Camera, Stage Mgmt, Shakes, Directing I, Styles, Choreography (pick one)
6 – 9 credits of General Ed classes

Fourth Year - FALL
THEA 363: World Theatre History I
THEA 307: Music Thtr Workshop (can be repeated up to four times for credit)
PERF 450: Perf. Arts Career Seminar AND PERF 451: Perf. Arts Career Seminar Workshop (New York Showcase)
THEA 385 or MUS 350: Private Voice Lessons
Dance Technique (check to be sure all requirements have been met)
Remaining General Ed / Elective classes

Fourth Year – SPRING
Dance Technique (check to be sure all requirements have been met)
THEA 385 or MUS 350: Private Voice Lessons
Any remaining General Ed / Elective classes / Theatre & Dance requirements