Musical Theatre Minor
The Minor in Musical Theatre trains students to be skilled actors, musicians, and dancers.
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Curriculum
The Musical Theatre minor is structured differently dependent on a student's major. The four options are listed below.
Musical Theatre for Dance Major
A total of 22 credit hours are required for a minor in Musical Theatre as a Dance Major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre | ||
| THTR 203 | Dramatic & Theatrical Process | 3 |
| or THTR 100 | Intro to Theatre Experience | |
| THTR 252 | Theatrical Design I | 3 |
| THTR 261 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Music | ||
| MUSC 107 | Chorus | 1 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
| Music Theory I and Musicianship Lab I | ||
| Music Theory II and Musicianship Lab II | ||
| Applied Courses | 4 | |
| Applied Music: Voice | ||
or MUSC 380K | Applied Music Advanced: Voice | |
| Capstone | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
- 1
You must take either MUSC 144 Music Theory I and MUSC 145 Musicianship Lab I OR MUSC 244 Music Theory II and MUSC 245 Musicianship Lab II.
It is important that you enter the music theory and musicianship course sequence according to your skill level. If you are unclear about your skill level, contact the director for assistance. MUSC 144 and MUSC 145 as well as MUSC 244 and MUSC 245 must be taken concurrently.
Musical Theatre for Music Major
A total of 21 credit hours are required for a minor in Musical Theatre as a Music Major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre | ||
| THTR 203 | Dramatic & Theatrical Process | 3 |
| or THTR 100 | Intro to Theatre Experience | |
| THTR 252 | Theatrical Design I | 3 |
| THTR 261 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| Select eight credit hours from the following: | 8 | |
| Global Influences on Contemporary Dance Practice | ||
Ballet | ||
| Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Theory and Technique | ||
| Ballet Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Ballet III: Advanced Continuing Ballet | ||
| Ballet IV: Anatomical Foundations and Cultural Context | ||
| Ballet V: Advancing Ballet: Contemporary Methodologies in Applied Ballet | ||
Modern | ||
| Modern Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Modern Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Modern III: Theory and Techniques | ||
Jazz | ||
| Jazz Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance II: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance III: Intermediate Jazz Dance Theories and Techniques | ||
Pointework | ||
| Pointe I: Theory and Techniques | ||
| Pointe II: Continuing Pointework | ||
| Capstone | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Musical Theatre for Theatre Major
A total of 21 credit hours are required for a minor in Musical Theatre as a Theatre Major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music | ||
| MUSC 107 | Chorus | 1 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
| Music Theory I and Musicianship Lab I | ||
| Music Theory II and Musicianship Lab II | ||
| Applied Courses | 4 | |
| Applied Music: Voice 2 | ||
or MUSC 380K | Applied Music Advanced: Voice | |
| Dance | ||
| Select eight credit hours from the following: | 8 | |
| Global Influences on Contemporary Dance Practice | ||
Ballet | ||
| Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Theory and Technique | ||
| Ballet Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Ballet III: Advanced Continuing Ballet | ||
| Ballet IV: Anatomical Foundations and Cultural Context | ||
| Ballet V: Advancing Ballet: Contemporary Methodologies in Applied Ballet | ||
Modern | ||
| Modern Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Modern Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Modern III: Theory and Techniques | ||
Jazz | ||
| Jazz Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance II: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance III: Intermediate Jazz Dance Theories and Techniques | ||
Pointework | ||
| Pointe I: Theory and Techniques | ||
| Pointe II: Continuing Pointework | ||
| Capstone | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
- 1
You must take either MUSC 144 Music Theory I and MUSC 145 Musicianship Lab I OR MUSC 244 Music Theory II and MUSC 245 Musicianship Lab II.
- 2
Once the minor is declared students must apply to audition for consideration and evaluation. The link to audition information can be found here: https://www.luc.edu/music/academics/appliedlessons/
It is important that you enter the music theory and musicianship course sequence according to your skill level. If you are unclear about your skill level, contact the director for assistance. MUSC 144 and MUSC 145 as well as MUSC 244 and MUSC 245 must be taken concurrently.
Musical Theatre for non-DFPA Majors
For students in majors outside of Fine & Performing Arts, a total of 24 credit hours is required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dance | ||
| Select six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Theory and Technique | ||
| Modern Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Ballet Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Ballet III: Advanced Continuing Ballet | ||
| Modern Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Jazz Dance II: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Global Influences on Contemporary Dance Practice | ||
| Pointe I: Theory and Techniques | ||
| Pointe II: Continuing Pointework | ||
| Modern III: Theory and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance III: Intermediate Jazz Dance Theories and Techniques | ||
| Ballet IV: Anatomical Foundations and Cultural Context | ||
| Ballet V: Advancing Ballet: Contemporary Methodologies in Applied Ballet | ||
| Music | 7 | |
| Chorus | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Applied Music: Voice | ||
| Applied Music Advanced: Voice | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Theatre | 7 | |
| Intro to Theatre Experience | ||
| Beginning Acting | ||
| Theatre Practicum: Running Crew | ||
| Capstone | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Suggested Sequence of Courses for Dance Majors
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| THTR 203 | Dramatic & Theatrical Process | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| THTR 261 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 144 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 145 | Musicianship Lab I | 1 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 107 | Chorus | 1 |
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| Hours | 2 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| THTR 252 | Theatrical Design I | 3 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
Suggested Sequence of Courses for Music Majors
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| THTR 203 | Dramatic & Theatrical Process | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 131 | Jazz Dance I: Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| THTR 261 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 232 | Jazz Dance II: Theories and Techniques | 2 |
| Hours | 2 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| THTR 252 | Theatrical Design I | 3 |
| DANC 111 | Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Theory and Technique | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 121 | Modern Dance I: Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Suggested Sequence of Courses for Theatre Majors
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MUSC 107 | Chorus | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| DANC 131 | Jazz Dance I: Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| DANC 232 | Jazz Dance II: Theories and Techniques | 2 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| DANC 111 | Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Theory and Technique | 3 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 144 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 145 | Musicianship Lab I | 1 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 121 | Modern Dance I: Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Suggested Sequence of Courses for non-DFPA Majors
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MUSC 107 | Chorus | 1 |
| THTR 100 | Intro to Theatre Experience | 3 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| THTR 261 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| DANC 131 | Jazz Dance I: Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 111 | Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Theory and Technique | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 144 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 145 | Musicianship Lab I | 1 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| THTR 321R | Theatre Practicum: Running Crew | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 374 | Musical Theatre Repertoire | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Transfer-Student Residency Requirement
At least 11 hours of MTHE-MINR must be completed at Loyola.
Double-Dipping Policy
This department observes the CAS Double-Dipping Policy regarding unique credits received for each declared major/minor. Additional information about the policy may be found here.
Undergraduate Policies and Procedures
Please see Undergraduate Policies and Procedures for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University.
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Minor in Musical Theatre will:
- Create convincing characters and perform clear, active objectives
- Expand repertoire by performing pieces from a wide range of genres and eras
- Acquire proper dance technique with opportunities to train in ballet, modern, and jazz
- Demonstrate proper vocal technique and a deep understanding of musicality, rhythm, and written music