<p>I'm a junior in high school. I want to study musical theater in college; I'm a very good student so I'm looking for a good academic program as well as a strong theater school. I know that I'm going to have to couple it with something else in order to be realistic, I was thinking something to do with education. I don't really know how the whole major & minor thing works, though. I don't even really have any schools in mind that I'm set on, so any suggestions are appreciated. I live in New Jersey and I don't want to move terribly far away. I just need to start planning in general, and I just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas for me. Thanks!</p>
<p>NYU kind of seems like a shoo in at the moment for you...i believe it's the only BFA that allows you to double major, it's in NYC and it has good academics. there you are.</p>
<p>I would be hesistant to say shoe in, but BRbway brings up a good point that NYU is one of the only schools (I believe there are others that let you double major, but not many) where you can double major. </p>
<p>However, you might want to look at some BA programs. This way, you can more easily take both types of classes. I'm not a pro on BA programs, but I am sure someone else will pick up this thread and share their information. </p>
<p>Good luck in your search,
Chris</p>
<p>oh i didn't mean shoe in to the school, i meant shoe in as one of her options heha.</p>
<p>Haha I figured, but wasn't sure. It seems to be that the NYU shoe would be what he/she wants, but not necessarily something she'll be able to wear.</p>
<p>i actually immediately thought NYU when i read your post.</p>
<p>but, like chrisnoo said, you may want to look into a BA program. there are some schools that offer a BA in MT -- i believe there's a thread about that now. that way you can study what you want to study (MT) and still have room to fit in what else you want, as well.</p>
<p>also, are you considering a theatre education program at all?? i know they exist. that might be a good way to combine your two passions and pursue them both at once. that could be something to think about. i know emerson has a theatre ed. program -- and some others do too.</p>
<p>best of luck!!!</p>
<p>I believe Steinhardt is a MT/education program at NYU.</p>
<p>University of Colorado does that-music education plus i think a bm in voice not sure if you can do mt and education-but you might want to call and ask</p>
<p>Hi beaaaners. I'm just like you. I'm really into academics but I also want to get hardcore musical theater training in college. The two schools which I am focused on are NYU and the University of Michigan, which has a double degree program. Does anyone know of any other schools where a MT double major/minor is possible?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Milkywhite, while this isn't a BFA program per se, I think you should also look at Northwestern. They have a well regarded theater program (BA) but also a MT Certificate program by audition after the first year. There are some exciting MT initiatives going on at Northwestern. It is also a selective school academically. NYU and UMich are also excellent options for you, though of course cannot be counted on for anyone. Anyway Northwestern seems like it fits the bill based on what you are saying. You may wish to look at USC or UMiami.</p>
<p>Montclair State has a new BFA in musical theatre which is supposed to be very strong. But their big claim to fame is their education program.</p>
<p>Susan, I tried to PM you, but your box is full. Can you PM me an e-mail address?
Thanks, Teri</p>
<p>Teriwtt, </p>
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