<p>Hi, I'm a freshman musical theatre student at Ohio Northern University, and although I like the program, I hate the school and just don't really want to be here anymore. I'm thinking of transferring next year, but I know how hard it is to transfer as an mt. Does anyone know of good musical theatre schools that take transfers? I'm not even sure where to audition. I'm looking for a very rigorous program that's very focused on acting, dance, singing, and music, and preferably a school that's not more than like 6 or 7 states away from Ohio. Also I'm a 5'3'' brunette soprano with strong dancing, if that's important. </p>
<p>I believe you can transfer to most any MT program. Maybe you should look in to doing one of the Unifieds since it might be hard for you to miss too much school. I would hurry up as the audition slots will fill up quickly. There are many great programs within the range you are looking at. Ithaca, Syracuse, Otterbein, Baldwin-Wallace, Penn State, Point Park, SUNY Buffalo, NYU, and the list can go on. Good luck.</p>
<p>Both James Madison University in VA and Temple in Philly are strong programs that take transfer students. The degree is a BA, so you will also be taking quite a few general education classes on top of the training classes. </p>
<p>I believe that Ball State and Indiana University also take transfer students, as well as Shenandoah and Webster.</p>
<p>Depending on the school you may be required to complete four years at your new school. Other schools will accept some of your credits in transfer and you may be able to complete the new program in 3 - 3.5 years. It will vary from school to school. </p>
<p>You should go on school websites soon. Many programs are now requiring a pre-screen video to be uploaded. The schools view the videos and invite select students to campus to audition. </p>
<p>It isn’t where the school is, it is the training that counts. You say you “like the program” but “hate the school.” I would never suggest anyone stay where they are clearly unhappy However, as someone who speaks to many who would want to transfer, if you told me that during our interview I would question your desire to train. Ada is quite small, and really somewhat isolated. But you likely didn’t choose ONU because of the campus, or the nightlife, but because of the faculty and the program. Those people haven’t changed. </p>
<p>As you move forward you must ask yourself what changing schools achieves. What are your goals for changing training programs? Be clear about those and your chances of gaining admission as a transfer is much greater. </p>
<p>Please don’t think I’m berating you for not liking the school or perhaps it’s just Ada. Those are personal choices. What I’m suggesting is that as you look to change, many schools will find that reason a bit lacking in depth.</p>
<p>SUNY Fredonia has a November audition that this year is only for those who want to transfer in this winter/spring semester I don’t remember which day so don’t know if it is full or too late. Of course you could always apply there for next year at later auditions. I know they take transfers. Most places take transfers but the question you need to ask also is whether you would require you to go 4 years or not.</p>
<p>My D transferred to Penn State, although she did have to repeat one year - she went in as a soph. when she should have been a junior. Do carefully think over your reasons to transfer before making such a big move. My D started off at a conservatory and found very quickly that she wanted a program with more academics, as well as a more diverse and larger campus. She is extremely happy where she is now, and the best part is that it is less expensive for us, even with the repeated year!</p>
<p>Hello!
I am also a current student at ball state. I’m a transfer freshman into the MT option. If you have any specific questions about the process or our program feel free to ask!</p>
<p>LittleBeth, all the schools mentioned here could be good to explore. If repeating that first year isn’t an issue, especially financially, you might consider those Ohio schools first. Our son went to Otterbein and was very happy there receiving excellent training. If you can’t necessarily repeat that first year, you might consider Muhlenberg in PA. It’s within your geographical limits I believe and we know the trek to Ohio which would be around 8-10 hours (depending on who’s behind the wheel.) Our daughter will graduate from Muhlenberg this year and she transferred with a very smooth transition, with no additional years tacked on. Their’s is not a BFA program, but still provides very strong training in all parts - voice, acting, and dance. You have many options there to create a strong curriculum for MT. For the record, both Otterbein and Muhlenberg can provide excellent advanced training for strong dancers. You do not have to audition for Muhlenberg, but you can opt for that audition to gain scholarship money which would be important as its pricetag is a bit higher, especially compared to some schools in the midwest. It’s still financially lower than many on the east coast. Good luck to you for this year and beyond!</p>
<p>I wish you the best of luck with your decision but my first thought was that half a semester really isn’t giving your current school a chance. I know SO many kids who confuse normal difficulties in adjusting to college with the need to transfer…and they aren’t any happier at their new school. I even know one kid who tranferred from School 1 to School 2 and then back to School 1 again! Sometimes it just takes a little time and if you really like the program you are in, you might consider sticking it out a little while longer.</p>
<p>The NYU Steinhardt Vocal Performance-Musical Theater program is REALLY GOOD at taking transfers and getting them involved and included as well as caught up with all of the classes!</p>
<p>I’m also looking at transfering… but to a place that isn’t too selective on dance,and that has a very strong vocal program. My school is going through some unhappy changes and our very prestigious music and theater dept is getting hit by it pretty badly. I love my school, because it’s such a loving a welcoming environment, with one of the best vocal programs in the country… I’m looking for a school like the one I’m at… I’m broken hearted that I might have to go— auditioning around in case things get worse for the performing arts dept. </p>
<p>I’m a sophomore now, and have taken 19 credit hours every semester I’ve been here ( almost all of those are music, theater, and dance credits) I don’t want to have to go back to being a freshman… I’m okay with being behind, but not starting over. please help me, too.</p>
<p>LittleBeth— i really wish I could help you about transfer info, but I’m in the same boat… it’s so rough!</p>
<p>My S and I went to Wichita State University this past weekend where we walked around campus and he auditioned for the 2012 freshman class. This program is often considered “lesser” than others mentioned on this site as admission is less competitive. But I would urge others who want to perform right away in both musicals and opera to consider it. In our short stay, I really got the feeling there is a lot of Kansas hospitality and individual attention.
Maybe some WSU students can weigh in?
The campus and facilities are especially impressive - with 14,000 students it is big enough to have all the performance and rehearsal spaces (the dance studios are part of an indoor rec center with a swimming pool, indoor track, gym, weight and workout area and movement spaces) yet not too big to be overwhelming. Unlike other states, I do not think Kansas has had a lot of budget cutting.
Many of the students also audition and participate in the Wichita community shows as the city is big enough to support both a summer musical theater and an opera house - but not big enough to have a lot of equity actors who live there looking for work… so college students are a big part of these productions.</p>