JMU Musical Theatre Audition Dates

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>Musical Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance (Audition required)</p>

<p>[JMU</a> School of Theatre and Dance Musical Theatre Auditions](<a href=“http://www.jmu.edu/theatre/madmis.htm]JMU”>http://www.jmu.edu/theatre/madmis.htm)</p>

<p>Music Theatre Emphasis in the School of Music (Audition required)</p>

<p>[JMU</a> School of Music :: Undergraduate Audition Guidelines](<a href=“http://www.jmu.edu/music/auditions/undergraduate.html]JMU”>http://www.jmu.edu/music/auditions/undergraduate.html)</p>

<p>Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance (Audition recommended)</p>

<p>[JMU</a> School of Theatre and Dance - Theatre Admission Information](<a href=“http://www.jmu.edu/theatre/thadmis.htm]JMU”>http://www.jmu.edu/theatre/thadmis.htm)</p>

<p>Feel free to post or PM me if you have any questions.</p>

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<p>Kat, could you expound a bit on what the differences are between the school of theatre&Dance and the school of music as far as their musical theatre programs/classes/degrees go?</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>The easiest way to describe it is the the BM Music Tehatre Emphasis in the School of Music is primarily a music major with a cluster of courses in musical theatre performance, dance, and theatre. The BA Musical Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance takes a similar core to the Theatre students with courses in musical theatre performance, music theory and ear training, piano, voice, dance.</p>

<p>The programs audition and are administered separately. However, the students in the programs are fully integrated in classes and performances.</p>

<p>The easiest way to understand it is to see the required curriculum for each program laid out side by side. If you would like me to send this to you PM me with your email and I can send it to you via email attachment.</p>

<p>Here is a link to a FAQ page that might help a bit too. :) JMU</a> School of Theatre and Dance, Frequently Asked Questions</p>

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<p>Musical Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance</p>

<p>January 16th, 23th & 30th, 2010</p>

<p>[Musical</a> Theatre Auditions - James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance, Harrisonburg, Virginia](<a href=“The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU”>The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU)</p>

<p>Music Theatre Emphasis in the School of Music</p>

<p>January 30th, February 13th, February 15th, 2010</p>

<p>[JMU</a> School of Music :: Undergraduate Audition Guidelines](<a href=“http://www.jmu.edu/music/auditions/undergraduate.html]JMU”>http://www.jmu.edu/music/auditions/undergraduate.html)</p>

<p>Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance</p>

<p>January 23rd & 30th, 2010</p>

<p>[Theatre</a> Admissions at JMU - James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance, Harrisonburg, Virginia](<a href=“The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU”>The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU)</p>

<p>FAQ…</p>

<p>“Is it possible audition for both the Musical Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance and the Music Theatre Emphasis in the School of Music?”</p>

<p>Yes. However the programs audition separately, so an audition for one degree program will NOT serve as an audition for the other. People typically choose to audition for the program that is most suited to their needs, although some students choose to audition for both programs and then determine, if accepted, which one is best suited to their abilities and goals.</p>

<p>Although the students in the two degree programs are completely integrated in performances, Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, and some Music classes, the students in the School of Music program complete the same music support courses as all music majors (Classical Performance, Music Ed., Composition, Music Industry, etc…), and the students in the Theatre & Dance program complete almost the same theatre support courses as the Theatre Concentrators. If you have specific questions about the differences between the two programs email me at <a href=“mailto:arecchkm@jmu.edu”>arecchkm@jmu.edu</a>) </p>

<p>If you choose to audition for both programs it is possible to audition for both on January 30th. </p>

<p>“If I audition for the Musical Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance will I also be considered for admission to the Theatre Concentration?”</p>

<p>Yes. While an audition IS required for admission to the Musical Theatre Concentration in the School of Theatre & Dance, currently an audition is not required for the Theatre Concentration. The audition for the Theatre Concentration can aid in placement, and in some instances acceptance into the university. The audition also provides a wonderful opportunity for the prospective student to learn more about our program and for us to learn more about the prospective student. If a student auditions for the Musical Theatre Concentration they are automatically considered for the Theatre Concentration. </p>

<p>“Do you offer scholarships for incoming students?”</p>

<p>The School of Theatre & Dance offers scholarships for established students in the Theatre, Dance, and Musical Theatre Concentrations. James Madison University offers scholarships (based upon academics and service) for incoming students. Go to [James</a> Madison University - Welcome to JMU’s Scholarship Website](<a href=“Financial Aid & Scholarships - JMU”>Financial Aid & Scholarships - JMU) and [OSAP</a> :: Centennial Scholars](<a href=“http://www.jmu.edu/centscholars/index.html]OSAP”>http://www.jmu.edu/centscholars/index.html) for information.</p>

<p>For more FAQ go to: [Musical</a> Theatre Frequently Asked Questions - James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance, Harrisonburg, Virginia](<a href=“The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU”>The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU)</p>

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<p>I am wondering if these audition dates could be posted to the thread 2009-2010 Musical Theater Audition Dates?</p>

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<p>They already have been for the MT program in the school of T&D… I was just posting more specific information here…</p>

<p>I just updated with the SOM audition dates which just became available this week.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for posting these! DD and I sat down yesterday and looked over all of her research she has been working on this summer to plan her audition season.</p>

<p>She will be auditioning for JMU on January 16th and is very excited to have her first audition set up! We look forward to meeting you then and learning more about JMU.</p>

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<p>I look forward to meeting you and your D on January 16!</p>