<p>I'm a 20-year-old singer from Sweden and I'm just about to start a one-year musical theatre program here in Stockholm. Next year, I want to study in NYC, or possibly somewhere else in the US. I want to find the perfect school! I just recently visited NYC and I loved it, I feel like that city is the place to be if you want to do musical theatre.</p>
<p>I've been considering New York Film Academy for years, and now they have this perfect program; a two-year conservatory program of both musical theatre AND acting for film. Two big problems though are that the school is expensive, and I don't really get it with the credits. It seems to me that you can't get credits when attending NYFA in NYC, only in LA, am I right..?</p>
<p>Now I just found AMDA, American Musical and Dramatic Academy. They have a BFA program in musical theatre, but only in LA. They also have two-year programs that gives you credits. Have I missed something or does that school only cost $700 (a month I assume) incl both tution and housing fee? </p>
<p>I've read that CITS is popular, but which school is that?
What other musical theatre schools are there? I'm looking for one with a BFA program OR one that at least gives you credits. </p>
<p>Have you looked into NYU at all? Its Tisch School for the Arts has a really good acting program and Iām willing to bet it delves into musical theater, but Iām not entirely sure.</p>
<p>MissLinsey,
I donāt want to rain on your parade - but I think you will find most credible American programs to very very expensive compared to what I think I can assume your paying in Sweden. I understand also that you are wanting to get to the US for at least part of your studies. I was thinking you might inquire at your Swedish school if they perhaps have a study abroad and/or exchange program with any programs in the US. Also, as far as training goes, there may be a way for you (being Swedish) to have some excellent training without going too far away. The Det Danske Musical Academi in Fredericia, Denmark offers some of the very best training available anywhere. I know it is subsidized in large part by the government of Denmark and is available to audition for to all citizens of Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland). This is perhaps another alternative you might pursue - although auditions are quite selective. In any case, I wish you well.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the cost for AMDA is closer to $700 per week. I think the current tuition/housing cost is close to $35000 per academic year. That does not include food and other expenses. Be sure to look at the discussions on this board regarding AMDA. There are a lot of varied opinions about the program. Right or wrong, just be aware of the pros and cons. The cost of programs here is going to be very expensive. Many of them run over $50,000 a year. On top of that, you may have to pay more as an international student, at least at the publicly funded schools. Private schools may not charge additional tuition for international students, but most of them are extremely expensive already. There are many international students who do attend MT programs here; I donāt know if they are able to find funding sources such as grants and scholarships, or are just from upper income families. What type of program are you looking for? Certificate, bachelors (4 year), etc.???</p>
<p>If your goal is to live in NY, you might look at the Circle in the Square Theater School in New York City. They offer a 2-year program in musical theater that runs around $12,000 per year. That does not include housing or other expenses, just tuition. I am not personally familiar with it but have heard it is a wonderful program. Just a thoughtā¦</p>
<p>Thank you all for your replies, theyāve been very helpful!</p>
<p>TomWolfe - I couldnāt find anything on Tischās website that they also have musical theatreā¦ only musical theatre writing. Although, the acting program included singing lessons (?). I managed to find that in their curriculum once, but now I canāt find my way back there. They donāt say anything about it anywhere else on their website. To be honest, I think their website is confusingā¦ </p>
<p>KatMT - actually Iām sort of looking for āthe bestā school. And the best thing would be to get a bachelor I suppose. Or a 2-year program where you at least earn half the credits you earn on a 4-year program. </p>
<p>Mtdog - I think youāre rightā¦ theyāre all very expensive. I will just have to do some calculations and see where I end up. I donāt think we have an exchange program here, but the Det Danske Musical Academi was a great tip, thank you! Iāll definitely look more into that. We have a higher educational institution in musical theatre in Sweden too, but they only take in five students every yearā¦ That wonāt stop me from auditioning of course.</p>
<p>Takeitallin - Ohā¦ yeah I thought it sounded too good to be true, $700 a month. $35000 per year sounds more likelyā¦ Circle in the Square Theatre School seems really good! But that one doesnāt give you any credits or a degree or anything, right? At least not from what I could find on their website. Still, Iām strongly considering applying. </p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about New York Film Academy, good or bad?</p>
<p>Here is where you can find information on NYUās Tisch School of the Arts BFA program in Musical Theatreā¦which is called The New Studio on Broadway for Music Theatre and Acting:</p>
<p>The MT studio curriculum can be found by clicking the link download on the right hand side of the page I linked to above where it says:
New Studio Music Theatre Information (pdf)</p>
<p>One thing you will find it that most BFA programs and many BA programs will require you to take most or all performance based classes at that school. So ā if you complete a two year program that is not affiliated with a four year institution you will still be required to complete three - four years at the bachelorās degree granting institution.</p>
<p>Ex. You complete two years at Circle in the Square and now audition for and are admitted to Carnegie Mellon University. You will still be required to complete four years at Carnegie Mellon University. </p>
<p>There are two year degree granting institutions which offer Associate Degreesā¦ Four year degree institutions that offer Bachelor Degreesā¦ and institutions that offer Master and Doctoral Degrees ā which are advanced degrees (many times the same institutions that offer Bachelor Degrees will also offer Master and Doctoral Degrees. Of course there are other advanced degrees as wellā¦ Medical School, Law School, etcā¦ There are also two year programs (most likely in the arts) that offer certifiate programs. These two year program classes most likely will not transfer to many four year Bachelor Degree granting programs.</p>
<p>AMDA has both a certificate and a BFA option.
Cap21 and Circle in the Square only offer certificate programs, as far as I am aware.</p>
<p>Do you have an undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) from a college in Europe? If so, you may qualify for MFA program admissions in the US (or abroad). An MFA is a graduate level degree.</p>
<p>That was perfect, KatMT, just what I needed, thank you very much! Our school system really isnāt the same here in Sweden. And thanks for the links soozievt! </p>
<p>So, Tisch orā¦ The New Studio, they arenāt exactly clear about if they offer a BFA. Is it a four-year program that gives me a BFA if I attend as an undergraduateā¦?
The total fee of $57,700 that they have written on their website, is that per year? </p>
<p>I donāt have a Bachelor Degree from here yet, unfortunately.</p>
<p>I think the Musical Theatre Program at the NY Film Academy is new this year, so there probably isnāt too much information about it yet. We know of a student who will be enrolling there this fall and is very excited about it. I donāt know anything about the credits you would earn - or if you get a certificate. And yes, many of these schools are expensive - but most also offer financial aid.</p>
<p>I am in the exact same situation! I have auditioned for AMDA and NYFA musical theatre programmes and received a scholarship in both but am still not sure which to go for, if any! It is still so freakin expensive and I still feel like I need more info! Any other suggestions? I am Irish but I do have citizenship!! Has any body else applied for these schools?! Can I apply to fasfa for nyfa? I am so confused!</p>
<p>I believe the NYFA MT program is a 2 semester program. From its website, it appears to be an introductory program that does not require prior musical theatre experience. It also appears that FAFSA based student loans are not available and that the only available loans are private student loans which carry high interest rates.</p>
<p>Similar question to the original poster of this threadā¦</p>
<p>I am a UK student, currently getting a BA degree in Drama and am applying to 1 year post grad courses in Musical Theatre at UK conservatories e.g. Royal Academy of Music, but feel like in my heart of hearts I want a year or 2 in the US. I just have no idea where to start to look for courses that arenāt 4 year BFA courses as I definitely donāt want to do another degree.</p>
<p>What are good places to look for these sorts of courses? And what are the best courses around? I am looking for courses that obviously focus on the ātriple threatā idea, but particularly have a strong acting and vocal departmentā¦</p>
<p>Some not-4 years programs that are well-known are AMDA, AADA, Cap 21, Circle in the Square, Stella Adler, NY Film Academyā¦ I would look into those. There are plenty more, though!</p>
<p>MissLinzey - have you done an AMDA audition yet. We are holding AMDA auditions in London at the beginning of December. You can audition and I can make sure that there is time for you to ask Director of Admissions any questions you may have as she will also attend. If this sounds useful then email me <a href="mailto:jk@primoattoproductions.com">jk@primoattoproductions.com</a>.</p>
<p>If youāre confused, why not take a tour of each school? If you donāt live nearby, you could ask to speak with a director of some sort at each school and ask all of your questions, financial aid included. Also, take a look at the Musical Theatre alumni associated with each of your choices. Who appears on Broadway often? Best of luck! And congratulations on having such great performing arts options.</p>
There are plenty more, though!</p>