Overview

This approach to create "triple threats" is the hallmark of CMU’s programme, and enhances the young performer’s potential for an exciting career in Musical Theatre. Students begin training with music theory and ear training, private voice instruction, choir and class piano. Acting I and II, Ballet and Tap are also included to complete first year academic requirements. To complement technique courses, students also participate in a wide variety of performance related assignments which include mainstage productions, experimental theatre productions, choral ensembles, dance concerts, student directed one-acts, and technical crew assignments.

The Theatre Arts - Music Theatre programme from Colorado Mesa University is designed to create young theatre professionals ready to work from the moment they graduate. As part of the programme, the Music Theatre capstone course requires music theatre students to perform a 25-minute cabaret of their own devising that will showcase their abilities and create a ready-made showcase for wherever they choose to go. In addition, CMU brings professional artistic directors and casting agents to campus to interview and audition our students BEFORE they graduate to create a professional network they can immediately access upon graduating.

The Music Theatre programme offers highly personalized instruction from skilled professors who are seasoned performers, coaches, directors, teachers, and technicians; working graduates cite this as the prime reason for their success in gaining employment in both regional and national venues. Music Theatre graduates work on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in national Broadway tours, regional theatres, dinner theatres, cruise ships, and with Disney and Universal Studios.

Mission

The Colorado Mesa University Career Services provides resources and guidance for students and alumni in their journey toward reaching their career goals. We take an active role in providing career exploration, workshops, events, and on-campus employer visits to encourage students to investigate and gain information while creating their career path. We also help employers make campus connections to build relationships toward meeting their recruitment needs and hiring goals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ear Training and Sightsinging

Voice

Play Production

Acting II: Contemporary Scenework

Musical Theatre Techniques

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

Official high school transcripts or GED scores

SAT I or ACT test scores

$40 application fee – Application Fee waiver available

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

Personal Essay (optional)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21294 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22274 USD / year

≈ 22274 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7812 USD / year

≈ 7812 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE / Mountains & Plains Residents $11,955.60 per year

Living costs

Grand Junction

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Funding

Students may qualify for scholarships of up to $9,000 per year, depending on their profile.

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