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集成语音, 代理, 和舞蹈, the Carthage 音乐剧 Program prepares collaborative artists for an ever-changing discipline. In addition to multiple performance opportunities, students are enrolled in several performance-based courses taught by musical theatre professionals who are actively working in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

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  • Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in 音乐剧
    Bachelor of 艺术 (B.A.) in Music: 音乐剧
    Master of Music (M.M.) in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy 

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  • Minor in 音乐剧

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Best School for Drama and Theater 艺术 in Wisconsin

The musical theatre curriculum at Carthage features comprehensive vocal training and musicianship, intense 代理 experiences, and a variety of dance technique and choreography classes.

New: Bachelor of Music in 音乐剧!

Carthage is one of only ten colleges in the country that offer a Bachelor of Music in 音乐剧 degree. The new program gives students a degree where they learn all aspects of musical theatre and train in an intensive curriculum in voice, 代理, 和舞蹈. Coursework includes voice lessons, 舞蹈课, and performance opportunities in multiple productions. 

A Bachelor of Music in 音乐剧 degree requires a more intensive study of music with classes in music theory, 听觉能力, 合唱乐团, 和钢琴. These music courses lead to a better understanding of music and a broader set of skills that leads to more self-sufficient performers. The more skills — the more marketable!

Want to audition or learn more about this program? 联系 Professor Matthew Hougland at mhougland@volamdolong.com.

Musical theatre majors performed in the musical theatre programs production of ?律政俏佳人:T... Performance 机会 within the 音乐剧 Program

Musical theatre majors have many opportunities to perform while at Carthage. Beginning in their first year, students are able to audition for multiple productions, including musicals, 戏剧, 舞蹈音乐会, and Carthage Theatre’s New Play Initiative. Presentations of class work add to the opportunities MT students have to showcase their skills and readiness in the MT industry.

performance opportunities for students

  • Emma Faucault-Miller ?27

    “I chose Carthage because of the community. Everyone I’ve met here has greeted me with open arms and has allowed me to always be my true self!”

  • Elizabeth Neybert ?25

    “My advisors and professors have encouraged me to take risks and take advantage of opportunities that are presented to me. They have helped me grow as a student and as an artist.”

  • Olivia Litton ?25

    “It is beautiful. I feel like I am on vacation every time I walk to class because of how pretty the lake looks.”

  • Lorelai Amborn ?27

    “Carthage has 100 percent lived up to my high expectations and given me so many outlets to perform and watch my peers.”

  • Danae Palmer ?25

    “I look at videos of my performances or essays and compare them to where I am now, and it’s so refreshing to see how much experience I’ve gained and how much I learned.”

  • Trevor Milne

    “Carthage is a college that provided me with a great education in multiple areas of study. While most other schools are known for either their music or STEM programs, Carthage has great programs for both.”

  • Emily Halfmann ?25

    “The wonderful thing about Carthage is that there are many different types of performance opportunities, so if you don’t get cast in a show right away, there are other opportunities to audition and perform within the department.”

Courses You’ll Take as a musical theatre Major

This multidisciplinary program pulls courses from both the music and theatre departments:

  • Private Voice Lessons (4 years)
  • 舞蹈(4年)
  • 音乐剧 History
  • Multiple 音乐剧 Techniques courses
  • 代理一、二
  • Play Reading and Analysis
  • 编剧才能
  • Costumes and Makeup

Course Descriptions

音乐剧 Program 校友 Successes

Our alumni can be seen across the country at venues like these:

  • Lyric Opera of Chicago
  • Steppenwolf Theatre (Chicago)
  • Goodman Theatre (Chicago)
  • Milwaukee Repertory Theater
  • The Marriott Theatre (Lincolnshire, Illinois)
  • 六旗
  • Music Theatre Works
  • Universal Studios Beijing

Some students continue their education, pursuing graduate degrees in teaching, 导演, 戏剧, 声乐表演, 或歌剧. Learn more about Carthage’s Master of Music in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

Hear from 音乐剧 校友

奖学金 for musical theatre 专业

Individual scholarships up to $10,000 may be offered to musical theatre majors, along with academic scholarships for students demonstrating outstanding potential each year.

auditions and scholarships

除了 the classroom

客人艺术家: Thanks to our campus location halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, students develop relationships with directors, 铸造代理, and fellow artists who provide invaluable learning and professional experience.

出国留学: Musical theatre students have performed in Ireland, 苏格兰, 和中国, with more opportunities on the horizon.

Student Organizations: Top students can join music honorary Lambda Kappa or national theatre honor society Alpha Psi Omega. For other performance avenues, some join an a cappella group or improv troupe Merely Players.

Student 机会