Musical Theatre Minor

At the intersection of theatre and music is a blank canvas for story. We are created by God to be creative in nature. We learn about each other when we tell stories that matter. Your pathway may lead to Broadway, or it may lead to stages across the country, such as schools where students are taught or churches where faithful followers gather. A musical theatre minor will prepare you to tell stories in a creative way and complements a wide range of majors—from art to communication, and everything in between. 

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Why study musical theatre at Gordon?

At Gordon finding your light is more than a stage direction: It’s a journey you take to discern how your passion coincides with the world’s needs and to create your career at that intersection. Alongside faculty mentors and fellow students, you will explore the depth and power of theatre. Working in our unique black box theatre designed by world-renowned architect Iain Mackintosh, you will grow into a dynamic communicator and artist. 

What careers can I pursue with a musical theatre minor?

A musical theatre minor provides students with a well-rounded foundation that can be applied to a wide range of industries. Possible career directions include:

• Acting
• Arts administration
• Music
• Singing
• Stage directing
• Theatre programming

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Courses

The Minor in Musical Theatre is available to any student at Gordon. It is a 20-credit minor which can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Because of curricular overlap in certain majors, there are three tracks. 

TRACK ONE – For Students Earning a B.M. or B.A. in Music Required Course

Required Courses (16 credits) 

• MUS 091-2 – Applied Voice: two credits for three semesters, can be applied from major (6 credits) 
• MUS 275 – Musical Production* (0 credits) 
• THT 110 – Acting for Non-Majors (2 credits) 
• THT 234 – Introduction to Theatre (4 credits) 
• THT 275 – Musical Theatre (4 credits) 

Electives (4 credits) 

• THT 150 – Technical Production (4 credits) 
• THT 235 – Fundamentals of Acting (4 credits) 
• THT 291 – International Seminar: Studies on the British Stage (4 credits) 
• THT 310 – Theatre History I (4 credits) 
• THT 320 – Theatre History II* (4 credits) 

TRACK TWO – For Students Earning a B.A. in Theatre Arts 

Required Courses 

• MUS 091-2 – Applied Voice: two credits for three semesters, can be applied from major (6 credits) 
• MUS 111 – Foundational Music Reading Skills (2 credits) 
• MUS 250-1, 252-1, or 254-1 – College Choir, Men’s Choir, or Women’s Choir: one credit for four semesters (4 credits) 
• MUS 275 – Musical Production* (0 credits) 

Electives (8 credits)

• MUS 040, 041, 042, and/or 043 – Piano Proficiency (1 credit) 
• MUS 091-2 – Applied Voice: Beyond the required three semesters (2 credits) 
• MUS 092 – Vocal Diction: Fall semester only (1 credit) 
• MUS 211 – Music Theory I (3 credits) 
• MUL 211 – Aural Skills I (1 credit) 
• MUS 250-1, 252-1, or 254-1 – College Choir, Men’s Choir, or Women’s Choir: semesters beyond the required (1 credit) 
• MUS 259-1 – Performance of Chamber Music* (1 credit) 

TRACK THREE** – For Students In Any Major Except Music or Theatre Arts Required Courses 

• Required Courses (20 credits) 
• MUS 091-2 – Applied Voice: two credits for three semesters (6 credits) 
• MUS 111 – Foundational Music Reading Skills (2 credits) 
• MUS 250, 252, or 254 for 0 or 1 credit – College Choir, Men’s Choir, or Women’s Choir: four semesters (2 credit minimum) 
• MUS 275 – Musical Production* (0 credits) 
• THT 110 – Acting for Non-Majors (2 credits) 
• THT 234 – Introduction to Theatre (4 credits) 
• THT 275 – Musical Theatre (4 credits) 

* This course has a pre-requisite 

** Students cannot earn a minor in musical theatre and a minor in music or theatre arts without permission from the music department chair