<p>I was just wondering if anyone knew the specifics of a lot of the top programs? Such as how many students are in each program, how many mainstage productions they put on a year, whether freshman are allowed to audition for them, etc. This would help me so much, thank you!</p>
<p>With the exception of how many students are in each program, you should be able to find the other information on the individual school websites.</p>
<p>You may also want to be more specific about which programs you are asking… “top” is fairly subjective :)</p>
<p>If there are specific schools in which you are interested, you could try posting your questions on the school discussion pages which you can find at the top of the Musical Theatre forum. There are current students or faculty from many of the schools that post.</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK!!</p>
<p>I will share what I know which isn’t much. CCM is taking 30 or so students this year and yes, freshmen are required to audition. UMich takes 20 or so and Freshmen may audition after their first semester. Baldwin Wallace takes 12-15 each year and I believe Freshmen can audition. Otterbien is sticking with their 8 students. I don’t know about auditions there.</p>
<p>I have two questions…does anyone know a Theater & Dance student at JMU…I understand the program is strong, but honestly don’t know anything about it…my D is strongly considering it, but would like to hear from someone who could advise.</p>
<p>Also, does anyone know how many MT freshman OCU is accepting in 2008?</p>
<p>MakTay, the head of JMU’s MT program posts here on CC’s MT Forum under the member name, KatMT. I feel certain that if you PM or email KatMT that she could put your daughter in touch with current MT students who would be willing to share their experiences or field questions. She may see your post on this thread but if not, contact KatMT.</p>
<p>I, even being a Virginia resident myself, had no idea that JMU even HAD a musical theater degree. I do not know much about it, nor have I known anyone that has attended there for MT, but its not really the biggest school in VA to major in MT. I’m not putting JMU down, I just haven’t heard much about it and there’s probably a reason for that, but try looking into Shenandoah Conservatory if you want to go somewhere in VA.</p>
<p>freedom, KatMT has been talking about the program at JMU on this list for some time, which is how many of us know about it.</p>
<p>Personally, I’m especially interested in how many students audition in the first place to get in the program, and then how many are accepted. I’ve heard that CAP21 auditions about 1,000 and accepts 60, Otterbein about 300 (or so? There were specific numbers posted, I don’t remember exactly what they were)…I’d love to hear numbers of ANY other musical theatre programs (not just the “top” schools) that people know about.</p>
<p>My D and I toured JMU’s campus and the music building yesterday. The tour of the music building was done by a music major and an MT major. She spoke very highly of the program. My D will be auditioning for vocal performance, but the girl in MT was very knowledgeable in that area also. Hopefully, the completion date for the new performing arts center will not be pushed back again and those applying now will get to use it - it should be spectacular. JMU should not be overlooked when looking at MT programs. The students seem to love it there and I cannot tell you how nice everyone is. There is a spirit there that is contagious. I believe it would be a great choice for someone who wanted excellent theater, dance and voice training on a campus that is everything a college campus should be. My D was so pleasantly surprised - she could definitely see herself there.</p>
<p>Hi – Cantera45, glad that you and your D had a positive visit to JMU! The students here do get strong theatre, dance, and music training within a larger college environment. This is only my second year here, but I find that the students are happy… and most end up coming here because they want both the training and the college experience. This environment would not be the right choice for everyone anymore than a conservatory program would be the right choice for everyone. But, the students who want a more mixed educational experience really seem to thrive here. </p>
<p>JMU has had a musical theatre concentration in the School of Theatre and Dance for about 10 - 12 years. We currently have graduates on Broadway, national tours, and working in regional theatre. It is a BA program within the School of Theatre & Dance. There is also BM degree offered in Music Theatre through the School of Music. Although the programs audition and are administered separately, the students in the degree programs are integrated in Music, Theatre, Dance, and Musical Theatre Performance classes. I do not know the exact numbers in the BM Music Theatre Concentration (although I teach and direct the BM students in shows, I am not the coordinator of that concentration). In the BA Musical Theatre Concentration we aim for a class of 8 - 12 students per year. We currently have 40 students in the BA Musical Theatre Concentration. </p>
<p>JMU has a strong liberal arts requirement for all students regardless of major degree program (41 credits of general education). Students in the BA also are required reach proficiency in 200 level of a foreign language.</p>
<p>Shenandoah is a BFA Musical Theatre program within the Conservatory at Shenandoah University. It is a wonderful program, and I believe the only VA school that offers a BFA in Musical Theatre. It is a private university. JMU is a state university. </p>
<p>MakTay – I would be happy to put your D in contact with current musical theatre students here at JMU. PM me or email me at <a href=“mailto:arecchkm@jmu.edu”>arecchkm@jmu.edu</a> if you would like me to set up an email conversation for her. I would also be happy to answer any questions either of you may have. </p>
<p>Kate</p>
<p>Just picking up kitkatt565’s questions about numbers at specific schools etc. As llong said Otterbein takes 8 (4 boys and 4 girls) and all MT’s are required to audition for all shows beginning in the Winter quarter of their freshman year. They don’t/can’t audition in the first quarter because these shows are cast in the spring of the previous year.</p>
<p>University of the Arts expects to audition this year about 600 students for its BFA MT program to fill a freshman class next year of 20 - 24 students. I don’t know what the numbers are for the BFA Acting program. Freshmen in both MT and Acting are offered the opportunity to participate in auditions in September that are used to fill unexpected vacancies in the fall semester shows but are not permitted to be cast. In December of the 1st semester, freshmen are required to audition for the spring semester shows and can be cast although, as one would expect, the percentage of auditioning freshmen who get cast is much lower than upperclassmen. Except for entering freshmen, as mentioned above, all MT and Acting students must participate in all auditions.</p>
<p>Like UArts, Syracuse expects to have a class of about 25 in the MT department; about 800 usually audition. Freshmen are not allowed to audition for school productions until spring semester, when they audition for all fall semester shows (when they will be sophomores). Each semester there are 2 mainstage musicals, about 5 non-musicals, and numerous black-box presentations. Students also audition for productions at Syracuse Stage, an Equity theater which is affiliated with the drama department. Students who are cast in any Equity productions may earn Equity points, and in some cases may even be asked to join Actor’s Equity. In addition, all Equity shows have a full student understudy cast; they will have the opportunity to do one performance during the run of the show.</p>
<p>CCM said they were planning on auditioning around 750. I think UMich is around 650, but I am not sure. Baldwin Wallace and Otterbein are about the same number in the 250-300 range.</p>
<p>I seem to remember that NYU mentioned something about seeing 1300 for musical theatre alone, but it could be higher.</p>
<p>UMich is auditioning 435</p>
<p>For the Florida State University Music Theatre program we will make 240 audition appointments (We do cap our auditions at that number and keep a waiting list to fill cancellations.) and we will admit about 12 students.</p>
<p>Michele</p>
<p>How many people does University of Michigan admit into their program? </p>
<p>These numbers have been so helpful; this aspect of it isn’t something I’ve seen terribly often!</p>
<p>UMICH usually takes 20 or 21 and yields 18 or 19- very high</p>
<p>Does anyone know the stats for UMich’s straight theater program?</p>