BFA Theatre and Voice at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Theatre and Voice The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is offered for singers interested in art song, opera, oratorio, concert, other classical pieces or vocal teaching. Students receive training in vocal technique, languages and diction, vocal repertoire, acting and the theatrical arts. Performance opportunities range from workshops to fully staged productions, allowing students to develop their talents at the most beneficial pace.

Faculty: School of Music | Duration: 120 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Degree Requirements for the Theatre and Voice Major A total of 120 hours (45 at the Jr/Sr level 300+) is required. *If using a required course for KU Core 34, then student must meet the minimum 120 credits for graduation which might require taking additional elective credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Music and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. Undergraduate Admission to the School of Music Students who wish to major in music must audition. All students academically approved for admission to the School of Music are admitted contingent upon demonstration by audition of satisfactory level proficiency in their area of applied music. Further information about specific applied music areas can be found on the School of Music's Audition Information website; if you do not see your particular area of study listed there, please contact KU School of Music Recruiting, [email protected], to inquire about availability. Music audition and application information is available on the School of Music website.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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