Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Program- HU Theatre Arts- Welcome Video (ASD)
BFA, Musical Theatre Class of 2021 performs and inspires, One Last Time.
View presentations by: Olivia Dorsey, Deimoni Brewington & Kayla Warren
View presentations by: Sophia Early and Janelle Odom
View presentations by: Imani Branch and Kaisheem Fowler-Bryant
View presentations by: Shannon Palmer, Nia-Aiyana Meeks & Laurynn Giles
Musical Theatre presents their Studio to Stage Series
Musical Theatre Showcases
Musical Theatre YouTube ChannelThe Howard University Musical Theatre Class of 2021 presents a christmas special, “A Home for Christmas” on YouTube. We hope you are able to tune in!
Thank you and Happy Holidays,
Musical Theatre Class of 2021
The link to the special can be found here!Musical Theatre Seniors, Class of 2020
The graduating class of 2020 presents their Senior Showcase!
MT 2020 ClassMusical Theatre Program (120 hours)
The purpose of the Musical Theatre Performance area of concentration is to produce professional, artist/scholars with the ability to excel on any theatrical stage, including, but not limited to, Broadway, Off-Broadway, touring, regional, international, cabaret and concert, both major and minor, commercial and not-for-profit. The program asserts that beginning with intense self-discovery and exploration, matched with dedicated focus on foundational technique, followed by an unyielding diligence towards artistic and scholarly excellence, performers become creative, high-quality artists. The program works to facilitate not just the creation of performers who are highly skilled technicians of singing, dancing and acting but passionate artists with a deep respect for the craft who use musical theatre to communicate with audiences about our shared human condition. For complete program philosophy, please click here.
Admission into this area of concentration is by audition and invitation only.
Musical Theatre Course Scheme
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL
THDN 053 Dance Fundamentals I (2 credits)
THAC 021(Section-02) Acting Tech. I (MT) (3 credits)
THMT 111 Voice for Musical Theater (1 credit)
THMT 041 Intro to Theory for MT (3 credits)
THTT 058 Tech Production I (3 credits)
MUSE 100 Piano Music Theatre I (1 credit)
ENGL 002 Freshman Composition (3 credits)
FRSM 001 Freshman Seminar (1 credit)
TOTAL – 17 credits
SPRING
THDN 054 Dance Fundamentals II (2 credits)
THAC 022(Section-02) Acting Tech. II (MT) (3 credits)
THMT 112 Voice for Musical Theater (1 credit)
THMT 042 Elem. ET / SS I for MT (2 credits)
MUSE 101 Piano Music Theatre II (1 credit)
ENGL 003 Freshman Composition (3 credits)
(VARIES) Intro to Psych OR Intro to Social Psych (3 credits)
TOTAL – 15 credits
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL
THDN 055 Dance Fundamentals III (2 credits)
THAC 023(Section-03) Char/Scene Study I (MT) (3 credits)
THMT 113 Voice for Musical Theater (1 credit)
THMT 043 Elem. ET / SS II for MT (2 credits)
THTT 059 Tech Production II (3 credits)
THTT 057 Stage Make-up/Lab (3 credits)
TOTAL – 14 credits
SPRING
THDN 056 Dance Fundamentals IV (2 credits)
THAC 024(Section-02) Char/Scene Study II (MT) (3 credits)
THMT 114 Voice for Musical Theater (1 credit)
THMT 044 MT Standards (2 credits)
(VARIES) Basic Stage Lighting OR Basic Stagecraft OR Costume for Theatre (3 credits)
THFD 080 Play Analysis (3 credits)
THAC 015 Diction for the Stage (3 credits)
TOTAL – 17 credits
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
THMT 065 Tap I (2 credits)
THMT 028 Char/Scene Study III (MT) (3 credits)
THMT 115 Voice for Musical Theater (1 credit)
THMT 100 Musical Theater Techniques I (3 credits)
THFD 780 Theatre History I (3 credits)
ARTH 161 Art Appreciation (3 credits)
TOTAL – 15 credits
SPRING
THMT 066 Tap II (2 credits)
THMT 029 Char/Scene Study IV (MT) (3 credits)
THMT 116 Voice for Musical Theater (1 credit)
THMT 101 Musical Theater Techniques II (3 credits)
THFD 781 Theatre History II (3 credits)
MUTP 100 Blacks in the Arts (3 credits)
TOTAL – 15 credits
SENIOR YEAR
FALL
THMT 067 Jazz I (2 credits)
THMT 117 Voice for Musical Theater (2 credits)
THMT 102 Musical Theater Techniques III (3 credits)
(SEE Additional Info) Humanities I (3 credits)
ENGL 009 Technical Writing (Pre-Prof.) (3 credits)
(VARIES) Elective (1 credit)
TOTAL – 14 credits
SPRING
THMT 068 Jazz II (2 credits)
THMT 118 Voice for Musical Theater (2 credits)
THMT 103 Musical Theater Techniques IV (3 credits)
(SEE Additional Info) Humanities II (3 credits)
(SEE Additional Info) Restricted Music Elective (3 credits)
TOTAL – 13 credits
Additional Information
RESTRICTED MUSIC ELECTIVES NOTE: Although some courses listed are less than 3 credit hours, the TOTAL number of Restricted Music Electives earned over the four years of study must equal at least 3 credit hours.
Elementary Harmony I – MUSB 021 (3 credits) *With permission from the instructor ONLY
University Choir – MUTL 011, 012, 021, 022, 031, 032, 041, 042 (1 credit)
Jazz Vocal Workshop – MUTV 111, 112, 121, 122, 131, 132, 141, 142 (1 credit)
Functional Piano – MUSE 011, 012, 021, 022, 031, 032, 041, 042 (1 credit) *With permission from the instructor ONLY
Orchestra – MUTJ 011, 012, 021, 022, 031, 032, 041, 042 (1 credit)
Theatre Practicum – THTT 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008 (1 credit) *Musicals ONLY, by audition
Independent Study: MT Piano Accomp. – THMT 109 (2 credits) *With permission from the instructor ONLY
HUMANITIES ALTERNATIVES This is a list of courses that satisfy the required Humanities I and II credits.
CLAS 014 Intro to Humanities I
CLAS 015 Intro to Humanities II
ENGL 014 Intro to Humanities I
ENGL 015 Intro to Humanities II
CLAS 016 Ideas in Antiquity
CLAS 101 Greek Literature
CLAS 102 Roman Literature
CLAS 103 Classical Art
CLAS 109 Classical Mythology
CLAS 111 Satire and Comedy in the Ancient World
CLAS 113 Women in the Ancient World
CLAS 114 Love in Antiquity
ENGL 054 Afro-American Literature to 1940
ENGL 055 Afro-American Literature since 1940
HUMA 107 Women in Literature
SPECIAL NOTE FOR ALL COURSES: Courses that have multiple levels, e.g., 111, 112, 113, etc. or 011, 012, 021, 022, etc. are SEQUENTIAL and MUST be taken in order. For example, you may NOT register for a 114 course without having taken 111, 112 and 113.
NOTE: Many of the courses listed have laboratory hours. Laboratory hours allow for practical application of the theoretical approach addressed in both classroom exercise and lectures. Lab hours vary depending on the expectations and/or demands of the class/production. All students should anticipate committing additional time outside of classroom instruction for Lab work.