Arts Management (Minor)

Overview

The Minor in Arts Management provides students with the skills  needed to help arts facilities to run smoothly so artists, production teams, and audiences have an exceptional experience at events. Art directors, creative services managers, and directors of development have a passion for the visual and performing arts enhanced by a strong foundation of business practices.

Theatre (BFA)

Overview

This conservatory-style program is designed for students who demonstrate the talent, potential, commitment, and drive to pursue careers as professional actors. Our intensive actor training curriculum is enhanced with courses such as theatre history, dramatic literature, makeup, introductory design, technical production, and stage management, all designed to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the craft and industry. The Viterbo program is an excellent choice for those dedicated to becoming professional actors who also aspire to be multi-skilled theatre makers.

Policy
  • Students wishing to major in theatre or music theatre must audition and interview with a faculty committee.
  • All theatre and music theatre students are considered “candidates” for their designated degree program through the first four semesters. The process for determining each student’s degree track includes a meeting with faculty at the end of the first year of study to make a preliminary assessment about student progress toward the desired degree program and area of emphasis. In the spring semester of the sophomore year, students meet with the faculty to formally audition or interview for entry into the upper division of their desired degree program. Transfer students also audition or interview for entry into their desired program on a timeline determined by the faculty based on individual experience and background.
  • Students in all degree programs are considered part of the department’s theatre “company.” All majors are required to be actively involved in each production through design, performance, and technical support in one of the shops or in service as a member of a production crew. Through practical experiences in all aspects of theatre, students enhance their knowledge and gain a respect and appreciation for theatre as a collaborative art form.
  • Students in the BFA program: of the eight total credits of required theatre practicum for the acting emphasis (four semester in the theatre core; four in the major), one semester must be a performance of a minor role, and one must be a performance of a major role.
  • Students must earn a grade of C or higher in any theatre course required for the major or emphasis. Earning lower than a C will require the student to retake the course.
Learning Outcomes
  • Read and analyze a variety of texts for the purpose and intent of production.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the history and traditions of theatre practice.
  • Make connections between academic training, classroom and studio experience, and production with the goal of a professional experience.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of research for a variety of theatrical practices.

Music Performance (BM Concentration)

Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in vocal performance prepares singers for careers not limited to work with professional vocal ensembles, opera companies, production companies, and music academies. Viterbo University singers can receive rigorous training in both classical and contemporary styles and are competitive in the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Classical Singer, and Schubert Club competitions. Viterbo performance graduates consistently matriculate to prestigious graduate programs and opera internships. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Policy
    • All music majors are required to attend the weekly music department forum every semester in which they are enrolled except for semesters they are registered for MUSC 425 or 429.
    • All music majors are required to register for MUSC 137/337 (Concert Choir) every semester in which they are enrolled except for semesters they are registered for MUSC 425 or 429.
    • All music majors must register for a piano class, aural skills class, and music theory class each semester until all sequences are successfully completed. Music majors who have not completed all levels of Piano Proficiency, Aural Skills, and Music Theory by the end of their sixth semester of full-time study in music must petition the music department to continue as a music major.
    • 100-level ensembles and applied lessons courses are for freshmen and sophomore standing and 300-level ensembles and applied lessons courses are for junior and senior standing
    • Music Majors taking MUVO 171/371 must concurrently be registered for MUVO 172/372
    • An applied lesson fee is charged for each credit of applied lessons – see Tuition and Fees
Learning Outcomes
  • Develop literacy of music through analysis, arrangement, composition, and improvisation.
  • Distinguish important stylistic trends in music, including western, popular, and world genres.
  • Demonstrate performance skills requisite for artistic self expression.
  • Apply knowledge of current teaching methods, materials, and technology to musical instruction.
Addendum
  • Voice Emphasis - MUSC-237, 238, 332, 420, 465, THTR-107, MUTH-300, DANC-110, CNSV-440, eight credits of  MUVO-172/372, two courses from THTR-119, 319 (min 1 credit)
  • Piano Emphasis - MUSC-308, 333, 433, CNSV-455

The degrees Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Music are currently granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA, 20190-5248; 703-437-0700; https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/

Music (BM - No Concentration)

Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree is for students who want a professional degree in music with the flexibility to pursue numerous areas of specialty. Bachelor of Music students have available credits to either pursue a music-area concentration or to double major. These options uniquely prepare students for professional careers in the field of music, such as performance, music education, music business, non-profit work, or church musician, to name a few. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Policy
  • All music majors are required to attend the weekly music department forum every semester in which they are enrolled except for semesters they are registered for MUSC 425 or 429.
  • All music majors are required to register for MUSC 137/337 (Concert Choir) every semester in which they are enrolled except for semesters they are registered for MUSC 425 or 429.
  • All music majors must register for a piano class, aural skills class, and music theory class each semester until all sequences are successfully completed. Music majors who have not completed all levels of Piano Proficiency, Aural Skills, and Music Theory by the end of their sixth semester of full-time study in music must petition the music department to continue as a music major.
  • 100-level ensembles and applied lessons courses are for freshmen and sophomore standing and 300-level ensembles and applied lessons courses are for junior and senior standing
  • Music Majors taking MUVO 171/371 must concurrently be registered for MUVO 172/372
  • An applied lesson fee is charged for each credit of applied lessons – see Tuition and Fees
Learning Outcomes
  • Develop literacy of music through analysis, arrangement, composition, and improvisation.
  • Distinguish important stylistic trends in music, including western, popular, and world genres.
  • Demonstrate performance skills requisite for artistic self expression.
  • Apply knowledge of current teaching methods, materials, and technology to musical instruction.
Addendum

The degree Bachelor of Music is granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190; 703-437-0100; https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/

Musical Theatre (BFA)

Overview

This conservatory-style program is for students who demonstrate the talent, potential, commitment, and drive needed to pursue careers as professional musical theatre artists. Students focus in acting, singing, and dancing while enriching their knowledge on the practice of theatre. The Viterbo program is an excellent choice for those who aspire to become professional artists.

Policy
  • Students wishing to major in theatre or musical theatre must audition and interview with a faculty committee.
  • All students taking MUTH 171/371, private voice lessons are required to perform juries at the end of every semester and attend voice studio class when offered.
  • There will be a qualifying audition for those students who wish to test out of DANC 110 and/or other lower division dance courses. Students who test out of DANC 110 and/or other lower division dance courses must still complete six credits of dance courses.
  • Students in all degree programs are considered part of the department’s theatre “company.” All majors are required to be actively involved in each production through design, performance, and technical support in one of the shops or in service as a member of a production crew. Through practical experiences in all aspects of theatre, students enhance their knowledge and gain a respect and appreciation for theatre as a collaborative art form.
  • Students must earn a grade of C or higher in any theatre course required for the major or emphasis. Earning lower than a C will require the student to retake the course.
     
Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate the ability to act, i.e., to project one's self believably in work and action into imaginary circumstances in roles in a wide variety of styles and formats
  • Demonstrate a flexible, strong, and controlled voice with trained breath support; appropriate vocal range and freedom from vocal and postural tension in rehearsal and performance; the student will also demonstrate the ability to project the voice effectively in theatre spaces of varying sizes
  • Demonstrate musicianship by learning accurate rhythm, pitch, phrasing, tempi, and appropriate vocal style that is consistent with performance practice in their vocal repertoire
  • Demonstrate physical competence in dance and movement
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of basic production elements, including a thorough command of make-up for a variety of characters
  • Demonstrate knowledge of musical theatre repertory, the history of its development and the relationship of this history to styles of performance
  • Demonstrate effective audition techniques
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