BFA Music Theatre - AOS/Cert Alumni

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Music Theatre program offers an essential blend of music, acting and dance training for aspiring Music Theatre artists. This immersive, performance-based degree program gives students the tools necessary for a career in contemporary music theatre performance blended with a range of academic studies, resulting in a well-rounded theatre arts education. Fundamental curriculum includes individual voice instruction, piano and sightsinging to help establish a strong musical foundation. AMDA’s clearly defined approach to vocal performance encourages a genuine union of music and lyrics that students then apply to a variety of musical genres. Companion courses in acting techniques, scene study, acting for the camera, music for the individual artist and voice production and speech help students forge the skills needed for creating transcendent performances on stage, screen and in the recording studio.

Students completing the BFA Music Theatre program should be able to:

• Create convincing, compelling characters performed with vocal, physical and emotional specificity.

• Perform a variety of musical styles with a synthesis of acting, singing and movement skills.

• Present a professional audition music portfolio, containing historical and contemporary styles and a variety of music theatre subgenres.

• Utilize healthy vocal techniques.

• Demonstrate competency in musicianship, keyboarding and aural skills.

• Perform harmonies based on professional ensemble work.

• Identify historical and cultural dimensions of musical theatre, including the works of leading musical librettists, lyricists and composers.

• Apply standard entertainment industry business practices regarding preparation, communication and professionalism.

• Engage in a collaborative production process.