Ok anyone heard of this program? I just went through my D’s Dramatics magazine and there are all these programs listed that are new to me! Lol this one looks interesting…
ok, theaterwork…you are really finding some different schools…and i LIKE it!!! So I apologize in advance for stalking your posts!!
Ikr! I am a research driven person. Lol . I think that’s probably bad but hey…better that we have a lot of choices then not enough! My D gets that magazine from being in Thespian society or whatever and this month they had a college special issue. She brought a few schools to my attention and then I read it at lunch! I know I’m probably annoying people with all my questions lol
What happened to taking a break??? lol!!! 
I know @Joyfulmama I’m supposed to be but I have some time off work right now so I’m taking advantage of it! Lol
Good for you! You are going to be so ahead of the game next year, it will definitely be less stressful for you both!
Yeah I really need to figure out the financial and basics of our list and I do think if we knock out basics now then next yr will be better. My D has some stress issues so anything will be helpful really. Visiting schools is really opening her mind up to options.
My daughter went through this process 5 years ago and this June graduated from NYU Steinhardt. For fun and memories, I occasionally come back to CC, and your post on this college caught my eye as it was new to me, also. I looked at general reviews of the college, which are fairly impressive, and then went to the Musical Theatre program page: http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/sites/default/files/programs/campus/school-of-the-arts/theatre/musical-theater.pdf
This university does have a predominant affiliation with the Baptist Church, which may fit very well with what some students are seeking. Some of that is obvious in the degree requirements. However, I must say that what I saw in the degree course requirements was a little surprising to me to see in a BFA degree. (you need to download the brochure to find the course requirements). There were many more general requirements than are usually seen in an MT BFA program, and many of the music requirements seemed to have a more ‘opera’ or general voice/music type focus, like opera workshop or conducting, even. There was quite a bit of music theory, but no mention of acting or dance instruction. There was something called ‘primary applied’ mentioned often, but I have no idea what that is.
I would highly recommend that in looking at each school consideration that you dig deep into the course requirements for the degree, as that is very telling as to the preparedness with which your student will exit the program with. We kept a folder for each college consideration that listed the schools’ requirements, and those played a big part in the final decision. Good idea to start looking and visiting early!
@Christie2 - I looked in the catalog for the BFA in MT at Anderson and the curriculum looks pretty standard (quite solid, actually) - see course listing below. Lots of Acting and Dance, some MT courses, lots of Private Voice, 1 class in Theory, etc. The catalog says at total of 89 hours of Theatre and Dance and 19 hours of Music. This listing is from page 123 of the university catalog.
THE 101 Theatre Practicum
THE 102 Acting I
THE 103 Theatre Practicum
THE 105 Freshman Showcase
THE 112 Movement for the Stage
THE 120 Theatre Forum
THE 130 Stagecraft
THE 145 Jazz Dance I
THE 155 Tap I
THE 160 Modern I
THE 170 Ballet I
THE 201 Theatre Practicum
THE 202 Acting II
THE 203 Voice and Diction
THE 204 Auditions
THE 240 Script and Character Analysis
THE 245 Jazz II
THE 250 Musical Theatre Workshop
THE 252 Musical Theatre Repertoire
THE 255 Tap II
THE 260 Modern II
THE 270 Choreography and Composition
THE 301 Theatre Practicum
THE 320 History of American Musical Theatre
THE 322 Theatre History II
THE 345 Jazz III
THE 351 Musical Theatre Song Study
THE 355 Tap III
THE 380 MT Auditions
THE 442 Musical Theater Scene Study
THE 491 Senior Showcase
THE 2 electives
MUT 101 Music Theory
MUA 110 Voice (8 semesters)
MUS 134 Class Piano
MUP 120 Choir
They do one musical, one revue, and two showcases (Freshmen and Seniors).
Thanks @EmsDad for that list. It’s so hard to find curriculum on these sites at some schools. The other listing that @Christie2 posted of classes was really confusing…and I know that’s from their site too…