Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Musical Theatre] From University of Arizona

The University of Arizona has offered instruction in music since the late 1800's. Today, the Fred Fox School of Music ranks among the country's foremost institutions of higher education in music. A nationally and internationally recognized faculty of artists and scholars provides instruction, inspiration, and guidance to the School's approximately 500 music majors. Fred Fox School of Music graduates hold significant teaching, performing, and administrative positions throughout the country and abroad. In the years ahead, The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music will continue to play an important role in the training of performing artists, teachers, and scholars.

The major emphasizes the collaborative process of musical theatre, providing intensive training in music, dance and theatre arts. Admission to upper-division course work is granted only to students who show strong promise for a career in musical theatre.

The knowledge of theatre history, dance, instrumental and vocal music, acting, costuming, and stagecraft gained from a major in Musical Theatre forms a valuable foundation for a variety of careers. In addition to pursuing singing, dancing, and/or acting for stage, screen, or radio, graduates may find work in education, music and art direction, arts promotion, or talent management. Musical Theatre, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. The career fields most closely related to this major are competitive. Many individuals who graduate with bachelor’s degrees in this major establish paying careers in other fields.