Musical Theatre

Earn your Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre at UNC Pembroke and train like a professional from the start. Build your skills in voice, acting and dance. Gain real experience on stage in top-tier performance spaces and learn from expert faculty in the industry. Learn more and see how UNCP can help turn your passion into a career on stage.

Degrees

BMBachelor of Music

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Music

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Passionate about performing? Our Musical Theatre program combines intensive training with real performance opportunities to help you turn your talent into a career.

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Take Center Stage

You’ll take private voice lessons, study acting in depth and build your dance skills. Music and theatre courses strengthen your craft, while a strong liberal arts core prepares you to think critically.

You’ll learn from experienced faculty who know the industry and will help you grow with personalized feedback. From classroom to center stage, this program prepares you for an exciting, successful career.

Shows are produced at the Givens Performing Arts Center (ranked among the top 25 university performing arts centers by bestvalueschools.com) and other venues on campus. Musical Theatre students are also encouraged to participate in plays produced by UNCP’s Theatre program.

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Requirements

In addition to applying to UNCP, you’ll complete a separate music department application and audition process for acceptance into the program.

Audition Information

Your audition will include:

Two memorized songs with piano accompaniment:
One must be from the Broadway/musical theatre repertoire.
The second can be musical theatre or classical repertoire.
One memorized monologue (around one minute).
Sightreading: You’ll be asked to perform a short piece of music you haven’t seen before.

A dance audition is not required for admission.

Need help choosing material? We’re happy to guide you. Contact us at 910.521.6881 or email Daniel.Bukin@uncp.edu for suggestions.

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Minor in Musical Theatre

The Musical Theatre minor offers a solid foundation in singing, acting and movement. You'll also gain an introduction to the history of the genre. It’s a great way to build performance skills, explore creativity and stay connected to the stage while pursuing another area of study.

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Minor Requirements

Vocal soloist performing on stage in front of a live band during a musical theatre concert at UNC Pembroke, showcasing talent and collaboration in the university’s music and performing arts programs.

Music Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both new and returning musical theatre majors. Awards are based on talent, academics and involvement. Explore what’s available and find the right support for you.

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male and female UNCP students performing the musical In the Heights

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Musical Theatre majors perform and train at the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) — a top-ranked performing arts center in the country. You'll gain real production experience on stage and behind the scenes. You’ll also have the chance to perform in UNCP Theatre productions, expanding your range and confidence with every role.

Students perform a dramatic scene with swords during a stage production of Pippin at UNC Pembroke, wearing theatrical costumes under vibrant lighting, showcasing the university’s musical theatre talent.

Givens Performing Arts Center

Learn, rehearse and perform in facilities designed for serious performers and unforgettable shows.

Front entrance of Moore Hall, home to the Department of Music and Arts at UNC Pembroke, framed by large trees and a brick walkway on a sunny day.

Moore Hall was built for sound. Complete with Steinway pianos, high-tech classrooms and a full recording studio at your fingertips.

interior view of the Moore Hall Auditorium at UNC Pembroke, featuring rows of theater-style seating, a central aisle, and a balcony area, used for lectures, performances, and music education events.

Moore Hall Auditorium hosts intimate concerts, recitals and guest artists.

Warm up, rehearse and refine your craft in our newly renovated Music Annex. It's home to practice rooms, vocal ensemble rehearsals and more.

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Step onto one of the region’s top stages at the 1,600-seat Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC).

After UNCP

The faculty treat us like emerging artists, not just students, and that makes all the difference. Alice by Heart wasn’t just a college production — it felt like a professional experience, from the rehearsal process to the final performance.

Christian McArthur