Big List of MT Colleges by Program Type

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>Interesting. I had seen your post on another thread and went to the website. I only saw auditions for scholarships. I will put it in the auditioned section of the list when I update it since you have personal knowledge of their process.</p>

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<p>Somewhere on the site it should mention the Musical Theatre Ensemble and the Classical Repertory Ensemble, both of which are auditioned concentrations within the BA Theatre program. It doesn’t explain that very clearly on the site, I didn’t even know they were concentrations until after the auditions.</p>

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<p>bumping list so it’s kept near the top - wish we could pin this!!!</p>

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<p>Just some clarification for North Carolina school: Western Carolina University.</p>

<p>We offer a BFA in Musical Theatre as well as Acting (auditions required for both).</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>wcusas - This list is just for MT programs. It is on the auditioned portion of the list for both BFA and BA/BM. Does WCU no longer offer a BM in Musical Theatre?</p>

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<p>MODERATORS - PLEASE CONSIDER PINNING!</p>

<p>I started with the Big List of MT Colleges (Post #2) already on CC, of which I am so very thankful for. I removed graduate programs. I sorted the schools into categories: Non-Audition BA’s/BM’s, Non-Audition BFA’s, Audition BA’s/BM’s, Audition BFA’s, and BA-to-BFA programs. Please be aware that many non-audition schools may require an audition to be considered for scholarships. Also, I urge you to do your research – there are many BA programs that act like BFA’s, and many BFA programs that have full general education requirements. Look at the curriculum; read the CC posts, and talk to current students and professors to find the right match.</p>

<p>Following the name of the school in parentheses is a note if the program is other than a BA or BFA in MT, the state where the school is located, and in some cases, the number of students the school yields each year. I have done away with the mark of a + to indicate difficulty of admittance. Most audition programs are very difficult to get in to. Some are not quite as difficult, but cut students. Do your research. I added an * if the school requires a pre-screening to be invited to audition.</p>

<p>Please do not use this thread as a discussion on the various programs. Let’s keep it as much of a pure resource as possible.</p>

<p>For the most part, the details on this list were compiled by CC moderators and updated by parents. Please help to keep this list updated. If you know of any colleges that offer a musical theater degree that are not listed on this page, if you know a school has changed from BA to a BFA or vice versa, or you know the number of students in an entering freshman class, please copy and paste and mark your change in red. If you prefer, you can PM me and I will make the change. I hope this helps!</p>

<p>USC and Troy’s MT concentration is auditioned, so moved to Auditioned BA category
COLLEGES OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE MUSICAL THEATER DEGREES</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BA’s, BM’s and AA’s
– Asbury University (KY)
– Bethel University (BA w/MT Track) (MN)
– Birmingham-Southern College (AL)
– Bowie State University (BS w/MT Concentration) (MD)
– Brandeis University (BA in Theatre Arts w/ MT Track) (MA)
– Bryan College (BS Music w/MT Option) (TN)
– California Lutheran University (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– California State University, Chico (CA)
– California State University, East Bay (BA w/MT option) (CA)
– California State University, Northridge (BA Theatre, MT Minor) (CA)
– California State University, San Bernadino (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– Carthage College (WI)
– Catawba College (non-audition BA-MT and audition BFA-MT) (NC)
– Christopher Newport University (BA Theater w/MT Track) (VA)
– Coker College (BA-Theater, MT concentration via College of Music) (SC)
– College of the Ozarks (BA w/MT Emphasis) (MO)
– Columbia College (IL)
– Dean College (AA w/MT concentration, maybe similar BA) (MA)
– Edgewood College (BA MT Major) (WI)
– Emmanuel College (MT Minor) (MA)
– Five Towns College (BM w/MT Concentration) (NY)
– Friends University (KS)
– Kennesaw State University (BA w/Concentration in MT) (GA)
– Limestone College (SC)
– Loyola University of Chicago (MT Minor) (IL)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ΒΆ
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Nova Southeastern University (FL)
– Ouachita Baptist University (BM) (AR)
– Rollins College (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (FL)
– St. Edward’s University (BA w/MT concentration) (TX)
– Santa Clara University (BA in Music w/MT Minor) (CA)
– Siena Heights University (BA Theatre/MT) (MI)
– Southwestern College (BA w/MT Emphasis) (KS)
– State University of New York, Oswego (BA with MT track) (NY)
– Sweet Briar College (BA and Minor) (VA)
– University of Akron (OH)
– University of Findlay (OH)
– University of Hawaii, Manoa (BA Music, MT emphasis) (HI)
– University of Indianapolis (BA w/MT Combination) (IN)
– University of Nebraska (BA Performance, MT Minor) (NE)
– University of New Hampshire (BA and Minor) (NH)
– University of Tulsa (BA and Minor) (OK)
– Vincennes University (AS, 2 year degree) (IN)
– West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA and Minor) (WV)
– Western Oregon University (BM Contemporary Music w/MT Emphasis) (OR)
– William Woods University (BA w/MT Concentration) (MO)</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BFA’s, AFA’s and 2-year Certificates
– Avila University (MO)
– Brenau University (GA)
– Creighton University (NE)
– Ferrum College (BFA or Minor) (VA)
– Lipscomb University (TN)
– Marietta College (OH)
– University of South Alabama (AL)
– Mars Hill College (NC)
– North Dakota State (BFA in Theatre with an MT Track) (ND)
– Notre Dame de Namur University (CA)
– Southeast Missouri State University (BFA) (MO)
– Southwestern University (BFA Theater w/MT emphasis) (TX)
– University of Southern Mississippi (BFA in Theatre with MT β€œProfessional Training” option) (MS)
– Virginia Intermont College (VA)
– Young Harris College (AFA-Associate of Fine Arts) (GA)</p>

<p>AUDITION BA’S AND BM’S
– Adrian College (MI)
– American University (DC)
– Arizona State University (BM) (AZ)
– Ashland University (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (OH)
– Baldwin-Wallace College (BM) (16) (OH)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Berklee College of Music (BM w/MT Minor) (MA)
– Bowling Green State University (BA Communications Specializing in MT) (OH)
– Capital University (BM VP w/MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Casper College (AA) (WY)
– Catholic University (BM) (DC)
– DeSales University ΒΆ
– Elmhurst College (IL)
– Emory and Henry College (BA MT Pre-Professional Track) (VA)
– Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison/Florham) (BA w/MT Concentration) (NJ)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (FL)
– Guildford School of Acting (BA Hons in MT or the National Diploma in Professional MT) (London, England)
– Heidelberg University (BA/BS Theatre with MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Illinois State University (IL)
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts - MT Track) ΒΆ
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Johnson State College (recorded audition only) (VT)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ΒΆ
– Meredith College (NC)
– Mesa State College (BA w/MT Concentration) (CO)
– Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (Hons) (London, UK)
– Nazareth College (BA) (NY)
– New Jersey City University (BA Music in MT) (NJ)
– New York University: Steinhardt School of Education (BM) (20-30) (NY) *
– North Central College (IL)
– Northeastern University (BA or BS in Music with MT minor) (MA)
– Oklahoma City University (BM) (27) (OK)
– Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)
– Plymouth State University (NH)
– Rhode Island College (BA Theatre w/ MT concentration)
– Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA Hons) (18) (Glasgow, Scotland)
– Russell Sage College with NYSTI (BS) (NY)
– Samford University (AL)
– Seton Hill University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA w/MT Option) (OK)
– State University of New York, Cortland (BA, and Minor) (NY)
– State University of New York, Geneseo (NY)
– Susquehanna University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ΒΆ
– Troy University (BA in Theatre-not auditioned, MT concentration-auditioned)(AL)
– University of Alabama (AL)
– University of California - Los Angeles (12-15) (CA)
– University of Central Oklahoma (BM) (OK)
– University of Missouri, Kansas City (BA Music with Theatre concentration) (MO)
– University of Mobile (BM) (AL)
– University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BM) (NC)
– University of Northern Colorado (16) (CO)
– University of Southern California (BA in Acting-no audition, Minor in MT-audition at School of Music; BFA Acting does not allow Minor) (CA)
– University of Southern Maine (BM) (ME)
– University of Tampa (FL)
– University of Texas at Arlington (BM) (TX)
– University of Texas at Austin (BA Theater & Dance, MT emphasis) (6) (TX)
– University of Wisconsin, Green Bay (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (WI)
– Vanguard University of Southern California (BA w/MT Concentration) (CA)
– Wagner College (30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Western Connecticut State University (CT)
– Wilkes University (BA) ΒΆ
– William Carey University (BA w/MT emphasis) (MS)</p>

<p>AUDITION BFA’s, AFA’s and 2-yr Certifications
– Abilene Christian University (TX)
– American Musical and Dramatic Academy (2 year certificate or BFA) (CA/NY)
– Ball State University (17) (IN)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Boston Conservatory (65) (MA)
– Brigham Young University (BFA in Music Dance Theatre) (UT)
– CAP21 Professional MT Training Program (2 year Certificate in MT) (NY)
– Carnegie-Mellon University (12) ΒΆ
– Catawba College (BFA or a non-audition BA-MT) (NC)
– Central Michigan University (MI)
– Central Washington University (WA)
– Circle in the Square Theatre School (2 year program) (NY)
– Coastal Carolina University (10?) (SC) *
– Cornish College of the Arts (BFA Performing Arts w/MT emphasis) (WA)
– Culver Stockton College (MO)
– Drake University (IA)
– East Carolina University (NC) *
– Elon University (18)(NC)
– Emerson College (24) (MA)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (BM-3,BFA-6) (FL)
– Hardin-Simmons University (BFA MT Track) (TX)
– Howard University (DC)
– Illinois Wesleyan University (IL)
– Indiana University (IN) *
– Ithaca College (21) (NY)
– Jacksonville University (FL)
– KD Studio (2 year program) (TX)
– Kent State University (OH)
– Lindenwood (MO)
– Long Island University - C.W. Post (NY)
– Millikin University (IL)
– Minnesota State University (Mankato) (BFA) (MN)
– Missouri State (MO)
– Missouri Valley College (MO)
– Montclair State University (NJ)
– Nebraska Wesleyan (NE)
– New World School of the Arts (AA and BFA) (FL)
– New York University: Tisch School of the Arts: New Studio on Broadway for MT and Acting, other studios offer some MT courses (NY)
– Northern Kentucky University (KY)
– Oakland University (MI)
– Ohio Northern University (OH)
– Otterbein University (8) (OH) *
– Pace University (35) (NY) *
– Pennsylvania State University (12-14) ΒΆ *
– Rider University (30) (NJ)
– Rockford College (IL)
– Rockford University (TX)
– Roosevelt University (IL)
– Sam Houston State University (TX)
– Santa Fe University of Art and Design (NM)
– Shenandoah Conservatory (18) (VA) *
– Sheridan College (BAA - Bachelor of Applied Arts - in MT Perf) (Ontario, Canada)
– Shorter University (13-15) (GA)
– Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (IL)
– Southern Oregon University (BFA Theater, Minor in MT) (OR)
– State University of New York, Buffalo (NY)
– State University of New York, Fredonia (14) (NY)
– Syracuse University (25-30) (NY)
– Texas Christian University (TX)
– Texas State University, San Marcos (12) (TX) *
– Tulane University (BFA through Music department) (LA)
– University of Arizona (9) (AZ)
– University of Central Florida (FL)
– University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music (18) (OH)
– University of Colorado at Boulder (CO) *
– University of Florida (4) (FL)
– University of Hartford–The Hartt School (25-30) (CT)
– University of Idaho (ID)
– University of Kansas (BFA Theatre & Voice, through Music) (KS)
– University of Memphis (10) (TN)
– University of Miami (BM and BFA) (FL)
– University of Michigan (24) (MI) *
– University of Nebraska at Kearney (BFA through Music department) (NE)
– University of North Dakota (ND)
– University of Oklahoma (12) (OK) *
– University of South Dakota (SD)
– University of Texas at El Paso (TX)
– University of the Arts (BFA - also offers MT Minor) ΒΆ
– University of Utah (22) (UT)
– University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (Inter-Arts BFA MT) (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (7-8) (WI)
– University of Wyoming (WY)
– Valdosta University (GA)
– Viterbo University (WI)
– Webster University (19) (MO)
– Western Carolina University (BFA and BM) (NC)
– Western Illinois University (IL)
– Western Kentucky University (KY)
– Western Michigan University (MI)
– William Peace College (NC)
– Wichita State University (KS)
– Wright State University (13) (OH)
– Youngstown State University (OH)</p>

<ul>
<li>Pre-screening DVD/digital audition required for invitation to audition</li>
</ul>

<p>BA-to-BFA’s
– California State University, Fullerton (BA; audition for BFA at end of 2nd yr) (CA)
– Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania (audition for BFA during 2nd or 3rd semester) ΒΆ
– Dalhousie University (BA Hons – Music & Theater – audition to progress into certain required classes) (Nova Scotia, Canada)
– Hofstra Univ. (audition for BFA in Theater Performance, MT Minor after 2 yrs) (NY)
– Lees-McCrae College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (NC)
– Metropolitan State College of Denver (audition for BFA once you enter the college to get into the degree program) (CO)
– Northwestern University (BA Theater or BM Music, audition early in the 1st yr for MT certificate) (IL)
– Point Park University (audition for BA-MT, then for BFA at middle of 2nd yr) ΒΆ
– Southern Utah University (audition at end of 1st yr for BFA in Theatre w/MT Emphasis) (UT)
– Stephens College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (MO)
– University of California, Irvine (audition for MT after certain coursework complete)
– University of Minnesota, Duluth (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (MN)
– University of Mississippi (audition for BFA after 1st yr) (MS)
– University of West Florida (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (10) (FL)</p>

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<p>bumping for the newbies</p>

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<p>MODERATORS - PLEASE CONSIDER PINNING!</p>

<p>I started with the Big List of MT Colleges (Post #2) already on CC, of which I am so very thankful for. I removed graduate programs. I sorted the schools into categories: Non-Audition BA’s/BM’s, Non-Audition BFA’s, Audition BA’s/BM’s, Audition BFA’s, and BA-to-BFA programs. Please be aware that many non-audition schools may require an audition to be considered for scholarships. Also, I urge you to do your research – there are many BA programs that act like BFA’s, and many BFA programs that have full general education requirements. Look at the curriculum; read the CC posts, and talk to current students and professors to find the right match.</p>

<p>Following the name of the school in parentheses is a note if the program is other than a BA or BFA in MT, the state where the school is located, and in some cases, the number of students the school yields each year. I have done away with the mark of a + to indicate difficulty of admittance. Most audition programs are very difficult to get in to. Some are not quite as difficult, but cut students. Do your research. I added an * if the school requires a pre-screening to be invited to audition.</p>

<p>Please do not use this thread as a discussion on the various programs. Let’s keep it as much of a pure resource as possible.</p>

<p>For the most part, the details on this list were compiled by CC moderators and updated by parents. Please help to keep this list updated. If you know of any colleges that offer a musical theater degree that are not listed on this page, if you know a school has changed from BA to a BFA or vice versa, or you know the number of students in an entering freshman class, please copy and paste and mark your change in red. If you prefer, you can PM me and I will make the change. I hope this helps!</p>

<p>Updates: Nebraska Wesleyan now requires a DVD; U of New Hampshire now requires auditions; U of Washington has a new BA MT program;
COLLEGES OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE MUSICAL THEATER DEGREES</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BA’s, BM’s and AA’s
– Asbury University (KY)
– Bethel University (BA w/MT Track) (MN)
– Birmingham-Southern College (AL)
– Bowie State University (BS w/MT Concentration) (MD)
– Brandeis University (BA in Theatre Arts w/ MT Track) (MA)
– Bryan College (BS Music w/MT Option) (TN)
– California Lutheran University (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– California State University, Chico (CA)
– California State University, East Bay (BA w/MT option) (CA)
– California State University, Northridge (BA Theatre, MT Minor) (CA)
– California State University, San Bernadino (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– Carthage College (WI)
– Catawba College (non-audition BA-MT and audition BFA-MT) (NC)
– Christopher Newport University (BA Theater w/MT Track) (VA)
– Coker College (BA-Theater, MT concentration via College of Music) (SC)
– College of the Ozarks (BA w/MT Emphasis) (MO)
– Columbia College (IL)
– Dean College (AA w/MT concentration, maybe similar BA) (MA)
– Edgewood College (BA MT Major) (WI)
– Emmanuel College (MT Minor) (MA)
– Five Towns College (BM w/MT Concentration) (NY)
– Friends University (KS)
– Kennesaw State University (BA w/Concentration in MT) (GA)
– Limestone College (SC)
– Loyola University of Chicago (MT Minor) (IL)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ΒΆ
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Nova Southeastern University (FL)
– Ouachita Baptist University (BM) (AR)
– Rollins College (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (FL)
– St. Edward’s University (BA w/MT concentration) (TX)
– Santa Clara University (BA in Music w/MT Minor) (CA)
– Siena Heights University (BA Theatre/MT) (MI)
– Southwestern College (BA w/MT Emphasis) (KS)
– State University of New York, Oswego (BA with MT track) (NY)
– Sweet Briar College (BA and Minor) (VA)
– University of Akron (OH)
– University of Findlay (OH)
– University of Hawaii, Manoa (BA Music, MT emphasis) (HI)
– University of Indianapolis (BA w/MT Combination) (IN)
– University of Nebraska (BA Performance, MT Minor) (NE)
– University of Tulsa (BA and Minor) (OK)
– Vincennes University (AS, 2 year degree) (IN)
– West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA and Minor) (WV)
– Western Oregon University (BM Contemporary Music w/MT Emphasis) (OR)
– William Woods University (BA w/MT Concentration) (MO)</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BFA’s, AFA’s and 2-year Certificates
– Avila University (MO)
– Brenau University (GA)
– Creighton University (NE)
– Ferrum College (BFA or Minor) (VA)
– Lipscomb University (TN)
– Marietta College (OH)
– University of South Alabama (AL)
– Mars Hill College (NC)
– North Dakota State (BFA in Theatre with an MT Track) (ND)
– Notre Dame de Namur University (CA)
– Southeast Missouri State University (BFA) (MO)
– Southwestern University (BFA Theater w/MT emphasis) (TX)
– University of Southern Mississippi (BFA in Theatre with MT β€œProfessional Training” option) (MS)
– Virginia Intermont College (VA)
– Young Harris College (AFA-Associate of Fine Arts) (GA)</p>

<p>AUDITION BA’S AND BM’S
– Adrian College (MI)
– American University (DC)
– Arizona State University (BM) (AZ)
– Ashland University (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (OH)
– Baldwin-Wallace College (BM) (16) (OH)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Berklee College of Music (BM w/MT Minor) (MA)
– Bowling Green State University (BA Communications Specializing in MT) (OH)
– Capital University (BM VP w/MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Casper College (AA) (WY)
– Catholic University (BM) (DC)
– DeSales University ΒΆ
– Elmhurst College (IL)
– Emory and Henry College (BA MT Pre-Professional Track) (VA)
– Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison/Florham) (BA w/MT Concentration) (NJ)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (FL)
– Guildford School of Acting (BA Hons in MT or the National Diploma in Professional MT) (London, England)
– Heidelberg University (BA/BS Theatre with MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Illinois State University (IL)
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts - MT Track) ΒΆ
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Johnson State College (recorded audition only) (VT)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ΒΆ
– Meredith College (NC)
– Mesa State College (BA w/MT Concentration) (CO)
– Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (Hons) (London, UK)
– Nazareth College (BA) (NY)
– New Jersey City University (BA Music in MT) (NJ)
– New York University: Steinhardt School of Education (BM) (20-30) (NY) *
– North Central College (IL)
– Northeastern University (BA or BS in Music with MT minor) (MA)
– Oklahoma City University (BM) (27) (OK)
– Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)
– Plymouth State University (NH)
– Rhode Island College (BA Theatre w/ MT concentration)
– Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA Hons) (18) (Glasgow, Scotland)
– Russell Sage College with NYSTI (BS) (NY)
– Samford University (AL)
– Seton Hill University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA w/MT Option) (OK)
– State University of New York, Cortland (BA, and Minor) (NY)
– State University of New York, Geneseo (NY)
– Susquehanna University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ΒΆ
– Troy University (BA in Theatre-not auditioned, MT concentration-auditioned)(AL)
– University of Alabama (AL)
– University of California - Los Angeles (12-15) (CA)
– University of Central Oklahoma (BM) (OK)
– University of Missouri, Kansas City (BA Music with Theatre concentration) (MO)
– University of Mobile (BM) (AL)
– University of New Hampshire (BA and Minor) (NH)
– University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BM) (NC)
– University of Northern Colorado (16) (CO)
– University of Southern California (BA in Acting-no audition, Minor in MT-audition at School of Music; BFA Acting does not allow Minor) (CA)
– University of Southern Maine (BM) (ME)
– University of Tampa (FL)
– University of Texas at Arlington (BM) (TX)
– University of Texas at Austin (BA Theater & Dance, MT emphasis) (6) (TX)
– University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
– University of Wisconsin, Green Bay (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (WI)
– Vanguard University of Southern California (BA w/MT Concentration) (CA)
– Wagner College (30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Western Connecticut State University (CT)
– Wilkes University (BA) ΒΆ
– William Carey University (BA w/MT emphasis) (MS)</p>

<p>AUDITION BFA’s, AFA’s and 2-yr Certifications
– Abilene Christian University (TX)
– American Musical and Dramatic Academy (2 year certificate or BFA) (CA/NY)
– Ball State University (17) (IN)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Boston Conservatory (65) (MA)
– Brigham Young University (BFA in Music Dance Theatre) (UT)
– CAP21 Professional MT Training Program (2 year Certificate in MT) (NY)
– Carnegie-Mellon University (12) ΒΆ
– Catawba College (BFA or a non-audition BA-MT) (NC)
– Central Michigan University (MI)
– Central Washington University (WA)
– Circle in the Square Theatre School (2 year program) (NY)
– Coastal Carolina University (10?) (SC) *
– Cornish College of the Arts (BFA Performing Arts w/MT emphasis) (WA)
– Culver Stockton College (MO)
– Drake University (IA)
– East Carolina University (NC) *
– Elon University (18)(NC)
– Emerson College (24) (MA)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (BM-3,BFA-6) (FL)
– Hardin-Simmons University (BFA MT Track) (TX)
– Howard University (DC)
– Illinois Wesleyan University (IL)
– Indiana University (IN) *
– Ithaca College (21) (NY)
– Jacksonville University (FL)
– KD Studio (2 year program) (TX)
– Kent State University (OH)
– Lindenwood (MO)
– Long Island University - C.W. Post (NY)
– Millikin University (IL)
– Minnesota State University (Mankato) (BFA) (MN)
– Missouri State (MO)
– Missouri Valley College (MO)
– Montclair State University (NJ)
– Nebraska Wesleyan (NE) *
– New World School of the Arts (AA and BFA) (FL)
– New York University: Tisch School of the Arts: New Studio on Broadway for MT and Acting, other studios offer some MT courses (NY)
– Northern Kentucky University (KY)
– Oakland University (MI)
– Ohio Northern University (OH)
– Otterbein University (8) (OH) *
– Pace University (35) (NY) *
– Pennsylvania State University (12-14) ΒΆ *
– Rider University (30) (NJ)
– Rockford College (IL)
– Rockford University (TX)
– Roosevelt University (IL)
– Sam Houston State University (TX)
– Santa Fe University of Art and Design (NM)
– Shenandoah Conservatory (18) (VA) *
– Sheridan College (BAA - Bachelor of Applied Arts - in MT Perf) (Ontario, Canada)
– Shorter University (13-15) (GA)
– Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (IL)
– Southern Oregon University (BFA Theater, Minor in MT) (OR)
– State University of New York, Buffalo (NY)
– State University of New York, Fredonia (14) (NY)
– Syracuse University (25-30) (NY)
– Texas Christian University (TX)
– Texas State University, San Marcos (12) (TX) *
– Tulane University (BFA through Music department) (LA)
– University of Arizona (9) (AZ)
– University of Central Florida (FL)
– University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music (18) (OH)
– University of Colorado at Boulder (CO) *
– University of Florida (4) (FL)
– University of Hartford–The Hartt School (25-30) (CT)
– University of Idaho (ID)
– University of Kansas (BFA Theatre & Voice, through Music) (KS)
– University of Memphis (10) (TN)
– University of Miami (BM and BFA) (FL)
– University of Michigan (24) (MI) *
– University of Nebraska at Kearney (BFA through Music department) (NE)
– University of North Dakota (ND)
– University of Oklahoma (12) (OK) *
– University of South Dakota (SD)
– University of Texas at El Paso (TX)
– University of the Arts (BFA - also offers MT Minor) ΒΆ
– University of Utah (22) (UT)
– University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (Inter-Arts BFA MT) (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (7-8) (WI)
– University of Wyoming (WY)
– Valdosta University (GA)
– Viterbo University (WI)
– Webster University (19) (MO)
– Western Carolina University (BFA and BM) (NC)
– Western Illinois University (IL)
– Western Kentucky University (KY)
– Western Michigan University (MI)
– William Peace College (NC)
– Wichita State University (KS)
– Wright State University (13) (OH)
– Youngstown State University (OH)</p>

<ul>
<li>Pre-screening DVD/digital audition required for invitation to audition</li>
</ul>

<p>BA-to-BFA’s
– California State University, Fullerton (BA; audition for BFA at end of 2nd yr) (CA)
– Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania (audition for BFA during 2nd or 3rd semester) ΒΆ
– Dalhousie University (BA Hons – Music & Theater – audition to progress into certain required classes) (Nova Scotia, Canada)
– Hofstra Univ. (audition for BFA in Theater Performance, MT Minor after 2 yrs) (NY)
– Lees-McCrae College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (NC)
– Metropolitan State College of Denver (audition for BFA once you enter the college to get into the degree program) (CO)
– Northwestern University (BA Theater or BM Music, audition early in the 1st yr for MT certificate) (IL)
– Point Park University (audition for BA-MT, then for BFA at middle of 2nd yr) ΒΆ
– Southern Utah University (audition at end of 1st yr for BFA in Theatre w/MT Emphasis) (UT)
– Stephens College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (MO)
– University of California, Irvine (audition for MT after certain coursework complete)
– University of Minnesota, Duluth (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (MN)
– University of Mississippi (audition for BFA after 1st yr) (MS)
– University of West Florida (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (10) (FL)</p>

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<p>I don’t see Michigan State University on the list… BA, BFA, MFA. I hear great things from students in the program. <a href=β€œAdmissions – Department of Theatre”>Dionne O’Dell Named Interim Director of Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies Program – Department of Theatre;

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<p>@MTmom2015 - Does Michigan State have a specific MT program? I could not find a reference to a major, minor, concentration, or certificate program in MT on their website. Maybe I missed it somehow.</p>

<p>The lists on this forum are for schools with dedicated MT programs.</p>

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<p>It is my understanding that they are adding a MT minor this year? Does that count?</p>

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<p>Yes, the contributors to the forum have tried to list all MT minors that can be found through the years. MSU has not listed it yet in their online course catalog, but it is certainly great news to hear that they are adding it.</p>

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<p>Kris Koop Ouellette (Bway Phantom) just joined the faculty at MSU and she told me the plans are to expand the MT & dance depts and add a Mt minor in the next year. Perhaps not for the 2013-14 year, but likely the next. :slight_smile: Something for Midwest HS underclassmen to keep on their radar for the future.</p>

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<p>I auditioned last year and they are super nice and accommodating at MSU. I was also nominated for an Ovation Award which is run through MSU and the faculty is really top notch it will be a program to watch out for if you have specific questions about the audition feel free to message me.</p>

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<p>Be careful: Montclair State University is also known as MSU (and they have a fabulous BFA MT program already) so this could get confusing!</p>

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<p>Let’s please use this thread only for changes, not discussions. Thanks!</p>

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<p>MODERATORS - PLEASE CONSIDER PINNING!</p>

<p>I started with the Big List of MT Colleges (Post #2) already on CC, of which I am so very thankful for. I removed graduate programs. I sorted the schools into categories: Non-Audition BAΒ’s/BMΒ’s, Non-Audition BFAΒ’s, Audition BAΒ’s/BMΒ’s, Audition BFAΒ’s, and BA-to-BFA programs. Please be aware that many non-audition schools may require an audition to be considered for scholarships. Also, I urge you to do your research Β– there are many BA programs that act like BFAΒ’s, and many BFA programs that have full general education requirements. Look at the curriculum; read the CC posts, and talk to current students and professors to find the right match.</p>

<p>Following the name of the school in parentheses is a note if the program is other than a BA or BFA in MT, the state where the school is located, and in some cases, the number of students the school yields each year. I have done away with the mark of a + to indicate difficulty of admittance. Most audition programs are very difficult to get in to. Some are not quite as difficult, but cut students. Do your research. I added an * if the school requires a pre-screening to be invited to audition.</p>

<p>Please do not use this thread as a discussion on the various programs. LetΒ’s keep it as much of a pure resource as possible.</p>

<p>For the most part, the details on this list were compiled by CC moderators and updated by parents. Please help to keep this list updated. If you know of any colleges that offer a musical theater degree that are not listed on this page, if you know a school has changed from BA to a BFA or vice versa, or you know the number of students in an entering freshman class, please copy and paste and mark your change in red. If you prefer, you can PM me and I will make the change. I hope this helps!</p>

<p>Updates: Nebraska Wesleyan now requires a DVD; U of New Hampshire now requires auditions; U of Washington has a new BA MT program;
COLLEGES OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE MUSICAL THEATER DEGREES</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BAΒ’s, BMΒ’s and AAΒ’s
– Asbury University (KY)
– Bethel University (BA w/MT Track) (MN)
– Birmingham-Southern College (AL)
– Bowie State University (BS w/MT Concentration) (MD)
– Brandeis University (BA in Theatre Arts w/ MT Track) (MA)
– Bryan College (BS Music w/MT Option) (TN)
– California Lutheran University (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– California State University, Chico (CA)
– California State University, East Bay (BA w/MT option) (CA)
– California State University, Northridge (BA Theatre, MT Minor) (CA)
– California State University, San Bernadino (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– Carthage College (WI)
– Catawba College (non-audition BA-MT and audition BFA-MT) (NC)
– Christopher Newport University (BA Theater w/MT Track) (VA)
– Coker College (BA-Theater, MT concentration via College of Music) (SC)
– College of the Ozarks (BA w/MT Emphasis) (MO)
– Columbia College (IL)
– Dean College (AA w/MT concentration, maybe similar BA) (MA)
– Edgewood College (BA MT Major) (WI)
– Emmanuel College (MT Minor) (MA)
– Five Towns College (BM w/MT Concentration) (NY)
– Friends University (KS)
– Kennesaw State University (BA w/Concentration in MT) (GA)
– Limestone College (SC)
– Loyola University of Chicago (MT Minor) (IL)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ΒΆ
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Nova Southeastern University (FL)
– Ouachita Baptist University (BM) (AR)
– Rollins College (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (FL)
– St. Edward’s University (BA w/MT concentration) (TX)
– Santa Clara University (BA in Music w/MT Minor) (CA)
– Siena Heights University (BA Theatre/MT) (MI)
– Southwestern College (BA w/MT Emphasis) (KS)
– State University of New York, Oswego (BA with MT track) (NY)
– Sweet Briar College (BA and Minor) (VA)
– University of Akron (OH)
– University of Findlay (OH)
– University of Hawaii, Manoa (BA Music, MT emphasis) (HI)
– University of Indianapolis (BA w/MT Combination) (IN)
– University of Nebraska (BA Performance, MT Minor) (NE)
– University of Tulsa (BA and Minor) (OK)
– Vincennes University (AS, 2 year degree) (IN)
– West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA and Minor) (WV)
– Western Oregon University (BM Contemporary Music w/MT Emphasis) (OR)
– William Woods University (BA w/MT Concentration) (MO)</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BFAΒ’s, AFAΒ’s and 2-year Certificates
– Avila University (MO)
– Brenau University (GA)
– Creighton University (NE)
– Ferrum College (BFA or Minor) (VA)
– Lipscomb University (TN)
– Marietta College (OH)
– University of South Alabama (AL)
– Mars Hill College (NC)
– North Dakota State (BFA in Theatre with an MT Track) (ND)
– Notre Dame de Namur University (CA)
– Southeast Missouri State University (BFA) (MO)
– Southwestern University (BFA Theater w/MT emphasis) (TX)
– University of Southern Mississippi (BFA in Theatre with MT β€œProfessional Training” option) (MS)
– Virginia Intermont College (VA)
– Young Harris College (AFA-Associate of Fine Arts) (GA)</p>

<p>AUDITION BAΒ’S AND BMΒ’S
– Adrian College (MI)
– American University (DC)
– Arizona State University (BM) (AZ)
– Ashland University (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (OH)
– Baldwin-Wallace College (BM) (16) (OH)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Berklee College of Music (BM w/MT Minor) (MA)
– Bowling Green State University (BA Communications Specializing in MT) (OH)
– Capital University (BM VP w/MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Casper College (AA) (WY)
– Catholic University (BM) (DC)
– DeSales University ΒΆ
– Elmhurst College (IL)
– Emory and Henry College (BA MT Pre-Professional Track) (VA)
– Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison/Florham) (BA w/MT Concentration) (NJ)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (FL)
– Guildford School of Acting (BA Hons in MT or the National Diploma in Professional MT) (London, England)
– Heidelberg University (BA/BS Theatre with MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Illinois State University (IL)
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts - MT Track) ΒΆ
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Johnson State College (recorded audition only) (VT)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ΒΆ
– Meredith College (NC)
– Mesa State College (BA w/MT Concentration) (CO)
– Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (Hons) (London, UK)
– Nazareth College (BA) (NY)
– New Jersey City University (BA Music in MT) (NJ)
– New York University: Steinhardt School of Education (BM) (20-30) (NY) *
– North Central College (IL)
– Northeastern University (BA or BS in Music with MT minor) (MA)
– Oklahoma City University (BM) (27) (OK)
– Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)
– Plymouth State University (NH)
– Rhode Island College (BA Theatre w/ MT concentration)
– Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA Hons) (18) (Glasgow, Scotland)
– Russell Sage College with NYSTI (BS) (NY)
– Samford University (AL)
– Seton Hill University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA w/MT Option) (OK)
– State University of New York, Cortland (BA, and Minor) (NY)
– State University of New York, Geneseo (NY)
– Susquehanna University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ΒΆ
– Troy University (BA in Theatre-not auditioned, MT concentration-auditioned)(AL)
– University of Alabama (AL)
– University of California - Los Angeles (12-15) (CA)
– University of Central Oklahoma (BM) (OK)
– University of Missouri, Kansas City (BA Music with Theatre concentration) (MO)
– University of Mobile (BM) (AL)
– University of New Hampshire (BA and Minor) (NH)
– University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BM) (NC)
– University of Northern Colorado (16) (CO)
– University of Southern California (BA in Acting-no audition, Minor in MT-audition at School of Music; BFA Acting does not allow Minor) (CA)
– University of Southern Maine (BM) (ME)
– University of Tampa (FL)
– University of Texas at Arlington (BM) (TX)
– University of Texas at Austin (BA Theater & Dance, MT emphasis) (6) (TX)
– University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
– University of Wisconsin, Green Bay (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (WI)
– Vanguard University of Southern California (BA w/MT Concentration) (CA)
– Wagner College (30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Western Connecticut State University (CT)
– Wilkes University (BA) ΒΆ
– William Carey University (BA w/MT emphasis) (MS)</p>

<p>AUDITION BFAΒ’s, AFAΒ’s and 2-yr Certifications
– Abilene Christian University (TX)
– American Musical and Dramatic Academy (2 year certificate or BFA) (CA/NY)
– Ball State University (17) (IN)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Boston Conservatory (65) (MA)
– Brigham Young University (BFA in Music Dance Theatre) (UT)
– CAP21 Professional MT Training Program (2 year Certificate in MT) (NY)
– Carnegie-Mellon University (12) ΒΆ
– Catawba College (BFA or a non-audition BA-MT) (NC)
– Central Michigan University (MI)
– Central Washington University (WA)
– Circle in the Square Theatre School (2 year program) (NY)
– Coastal Carolina University (10?) (SC) *
– Cornish College of the Arts (BFA Performing Arts w/MT emphasis) (WA)
– Culver Stockton College (MO)
– Drake University (IA)
– East Carolina University (NC) *
– Elon University (18)(NC)
– Emerson College (24) (MA)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (BM-3,BFA-6) (FL)
– Hardin-Simmons University (BFA MT Track) (TX)
– Howard University (DC)
– Illinois Wesleyan University (IL)
– Indiana University (IN) *
– Ithaca College (21) (NY) *
– Jacksonville University (FL)
– KD Studio (2 year program) (TX)
– Kent State University (OH)
– Lindenwood (MO)
– Long Island University - C.W. Post (NY)
– Millikin University (IL)
– Minnesota State University (Mankato) (BFA) (MN)
– Missouri State (MO)
– Missouri Valley College (MO)
– Montclair State University (NJ)
– Nebraska Wesleyan (NE) *
– New World School of the Arts (AA and BFA) (FL)
– New York University: Tisch School of the Arts: New Studio on Broadway for MT and Acting, other studios offer some MT courses (NY)
– Northern Kentucky University (KY)
– Oakland University (MI)
– Ohio Northern University (OH)
– Otterbein University (8) (OH) *
– Pace University (35) (NY) *
– Pennsylvania State University (12-14) ΒΆ *
– Rider University (30) (NJ)
– Rockford College (IL)
– Rockford University (TX)
– Roosevelt University (IL)
– Sam Houston State University (TX)
– Santa Fe University of Art and Design (NM)
– Shenandoah Conservatory (18) (VA) *
– Sheridan College (BAA - Bachelor of Applied Arts - in MT Perf) (Ontario, Canada)
– Shorter University (13-15) (GA)
– Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (IL)
– Southern Oregon University (BFA Theater, Minor in MT) (OR)
– State University of New York, Buffalo (NY)
– State University of New York, Fredonia (14) (NY)
– Syracuse University (25-30) (NY)
– Texas Christian University (TX)
– Texas State University, San Marcos (12) (TX) *
– Tulane University (BFA through Music department) (LA)
– University of Arizona (9) (AZ)
– University of Central Florida (FL)
– University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music (18) (OH)
– University of Colorado at Boulder (CO) *
– University of Florida (4) (FL)
– University of Hartford–The Hartt School (25-30) (CT)
– University of Idaho (ID)
– University of Kansas (BFA Theatre & Voice, through Music) (KS)
– University of Memphis (10) (TN)
– University of Miami (BM and BFA) (FL)
– University of Michigan (24) (MI) *
– University of Nebraska at Kearney (BFA through Music department) (NE)
– University of North Dakota (ND)
– University of Oklahoma (12) (OK) *
– University of South Dakota (SD)
– University of Texas at El Paso (TX)
– University of the Arts (BFA - also offers MT Minor) ΒΆ
– University of Utah (22) (UT)
– University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (Inter-Arts BFA MT) (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (7-8) (WI)
– University of Wyoming (WY)
– Valdosta University (GA)
– Viterbo University (WI)
– Webster University (19) (MO)
– Western Carolina University (BFA and BM) (NC)
– Western Illinois University (IL)
– Western Kentucky University (KY)
– Western Michigan University (MI)
– William Peace College (NC)
– Wichita State University (KS)
– Wright State University (13) (OH)
– Youngstown State University (OH)</p>

<ul>
<li>Pre-screening DVD/digital audition required for invitation to audition</li>
</ul>

<p>BA-to-BFAΒ’s
– California State University, Fullerton (BA; audition for BFA at end of 2nd yr) (CA)
– Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania (audition for BFA during 2nd or 3rd semester) ΒΆ
– Dalhousie University (BA Hons Β– Music & Theater Β– audition to progress into certain required classes) (Nova Scotia, Canada)
– Hofstra Univ. (audition for BFA in Theater Performance, MT Minor after 2 yrs) (NY)
– Lees-McCrae College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (NC)
– Metropolitan State College of Denver (audition for BFA once you enter the college to get into the degree program) (CO)
– Northwestern University (BA Theater or BM Music, audition early in the 1st yr for MT certificate) (IL)
– Point Park University (audition for BA-MT, then for BFA at middle of 2nd yr) ΒΆ
– Southern Utah University (audition at end of 1st yr for BFA in Theatre w/MT Emphasis) (UT)
– Stephens College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (MO)
– University of California, Irvine (audition for MT after certain coursework complete)
– University of Minnesota, Duluth (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (MN)
– University of Mississippi (audition for BFA after 1st yr) (MS)
– University of West Florida (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (10) (FL)</p>

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<p>Next update should include an * for University of Central Florida which now requires a pre-screen (except for one of their audition dates).</p>

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<p>SMU now offers a minor in musical theatre:</p>

<p>[Minor</a> In Musical Theatre - Music - Meadows School of the Arts - SMU](<a href=β€œhttp://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/UndergraduateStudies/MinorInMusicalTheatre]Minor”>http://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/UndergraduateStudies/MinorInMusicalTheatre)</p>

<p>As noted on the web page, you enter as an acting, VP, or dance major and then audition for entry in the Spring Term of your first year for admission to the MT minor. This is very interesting to me because of the quality of their acting, dance, and vocal departments.</p>

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<p>Here’s an update to Columbia College Chicago. I don’t see it on the BA to BFA list. I got this off their website today.</p>

<p>β€œNo auditions are required for admission into the BA degree program. All Musical Theatre students begin as BA candidates. The BFA in Theatre/Musical Theatre Performance concentration is a selective, pre-professional degree. Auditions are held each semester for interested students enrolled in at least 32 credit hours. The first opportunity to audition is generally the second semester of the freshman year.”
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