musicalthtrmom

TheatreNote...
My daughter auditioned for FSU for MT last year. There was no tap dance element to the audition. (She would have LOVED that!) She did feel the dance audition was one of the more difficult ones of those she experienced. Students who were weaker dancers had a difficult time keeping up.

All4FSU

Tap is not included in the dance audition :-)

surfinpenguin44

AHhh Just found out I was accepted to FSU's MT program. very excitted. Im going to call the school soon but I was wondering if anyone here knows if it is possible to do a double major with the B.M in musical theater and BFA in musical theater at the same time. and do they have a waiting list?

dancersmom

Congratulations on your acceptance Which program did you audition for, BM or BFA?

It would not be possible to graduate in 4 years if one was to try to double major in the BM and BFA programs. Whether or not the school would allow you to do a double major and spend extra time in the programs I don't know, though I doubt it. But, my motto has always been, "When in doubt, ask the department chairs."

Yes, FSU does have a waiting list.

All4FSU

Congratulations!
You really may not double major - because it's one program with primarily shared courses between the two tracks. If you want to double major, your second major would have to be something else besides MT, and yes it would take you more than 4 years.

FSU does not have a waiting list this year.

Cheers!

surfinpenguin44

Well that would make sense if I didnt have any previous college credits. However, I have taken dual enrollment courses and will either have my AA or be a couple credits shy of getting my AA by the time I enter as freshmen. Sooo being that all my academic credits will be completed, is it then possible? if not maybe a minor in music then? I dont really care if I get both degrees, just all the music and stage credits from both programs. I guess I might just have to wait and see...

soozievt

These are the kinds of questions you need to ask directly to the college and the department.

dancersmom

I heard from one of our CC members whose D was at this past Sunday's auditions that FSU does NOT have a waiting list this year. I'm sorry that I posted the wrong information. As I should know, things change from year to year. In 2004 and 2005, FSU did have a waiting list. I know a couple of kids who got in from the waiting list. I've been told that this year the MT department will make offers to 12 students. If any of those 12 kids decides to go elsewhere, FSU will simply have a smaller freshman class.

All4FSU

"These are the kinds of questions you need to ask directly to the college and the department"

That would be me, at your service :-) Please feel free to PM with any questions!

MTRae

Hi! This is my first post, so I'm sorry if I start in the middle of things, though I'm pretty sure I've read all the posts on FSU. im a junior in high school and last year i visited FSU and loved it. As a MT hopeful would it be better for me to audition into the BM program because my strength is already in music of BFA to get the acting training that im not so strong in? Does anyone have any opinions? Id really appreciate it!

All4FSU

Apply for the program in which you feel you would be the most comfortable. As far as the audition is concerned, it absolutely doesn't matter. All the students who audition are considered on individual merit and a class is admitted without consideration for who is BFA and who is BM. Students have even been known to change after they arrive. The most important thing is to prepare your very best audition :-)

MTRae

thanks so much for your advice! It seems like everyone knows so much about all the different schools, i've done internet research on most of the one's on the MT forum, but i live in Iowa and there's not a lot of people in MT around. On a totally urelated subject does FSU have any kind of summer program? Im applying to CMU's but I don't know of any others that are possible for me besides Northwestern.

All4FSU

No summer program, I'm afraid. Many of the students who audition have participated in CMU's though.

Ericsmom

MTRae - With your geographic location and your strength in music, I would recommend that you consider OCU's summer programs as your best option - a one week classical music camp and a three week MT camp, which could be done back to back - see the summer program thread for further information.

ohernjr8

What all is included in the audition process. Because I can dance but not the greatest.