BW grad produces film to shine a light on living with disability April 23
For Ian Gregory Hill '14, the project — an official selection in the international Easterseals Disability Film Challenge — is personal.
Conservatory Admission
Conservatory admission information, application instructions and audition information.
(440) 826-2368, music@bw.edu
Faculty Contact for Student Recruitment
Gregory Daniels, gdaniels@bw.edu, (440) 826-3766
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OVERVIEW
From lead roles on Broadway and London's West End to prime time television, film and more, Baldwin Wallace music theatre alumni have garnered top acclaim for more than 20 years.
As a result, Baldwin Wallace's program has earned accolades from leading agents, casting directors, critics and other industry professionals.
BW students have appeared regionally and nationally while they're in school. Extensive performance experiences provide real-world opportunities. They've earned equity points, made important contacts and gained valuable resume-enhancing experience.
BW produces an annual New York Showcase attended by the industry, resulting in 100% of BW students being signed by top agents for the past 10 years.
You'll learn from award-winning, professionally active faculty with extensive national and international experience in directing, acting, singing and dance. Small classes ensure personalized attention and close faculty mentoring.
Performing Partners
Baldwin Wallace's close proximity to Cleveland and its nationally ranked music and arts organizations offers outstanding learning and performing opportunities. BW students have performed with BW community partners that include:
- Playhouse Square
- Great Lakes Theater
- Cleveland Play House
- Dobama Theatre
- Cain Park Summer Music Theatre
- Cleveland Public Theatre
- Near West Theatre
Groundbreaking Premieres
Over the years, BW has produced six regional premieres in partnership with Playhouse Square and received national attention for academic premieres of Broadway productions. In fall 2019, BW was the first university to stage the academic premiere of "Kinky Boots." The production was visited by original Broadway director Jerry Mitchell and five BW Music Theatre alumni who appeared in the Broadway or National Tour versions of the production. BW also produced the first-ever virtual production of "Spring Awakening," which was highlighted in American Theatre Magazine and The New York Times.
Among its credits, BW produced the first-ever in repertory productions of "La Boheme" and "Rent." Other recent academic premieres have included: "Brooklyn: the Musical," "[title of show]," "Passing Strange," "Lizzie Borden," "Murder Ballad" and the new version of "Saturday Night Fever."
BW is a proud member of the National Alliance for Music Theatre.
Vibrant Facility Engages Students
Striking Boesel Musical Arts Center is a picturesque four-building complex that houses the BW Conservatory of Performing Arts. It's a seamless blend of historic architecture and modern design. The facility houses 50 soundproofed practice rooms, instructional space, practice studios and impressive rehearsal halls that can accommodate the latest technologies for teaching and performance.
From BW summer camp to Broadway: Marcus Martin's magical journey April 22
Before his voice had even changed, the young Akron native and music theatre grad got his first taste of BW's talent development at a Community Arts School camp.
BW Music Theatre program unveils potent plans for 2025-26 April 16
The nationally ranked program is evolving and innovating under new leadership with added performance opportunities and strengthened industry ties.
CURRICULUM
BW's comprehensive curriculum gives you what you need to excel. Housed in the state-of-the-art Conservatory, the Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre will prepare you to unlock your artistry and succeed in the field.
Courses include:
- Four years of Applied Voice Study
- Music Theory/Sight Singing
- Music Theatre History
- Piano
- Vocal Ensemble
- Core Acting Skills
- Acting Bootcamp
- Scene to Song
- Shakespeare
- Audition Technique
- Golden Age of Music Theatre
- Music Theatre Business/Acting for the Camera
- Intermediate Acting for Music Theatre
- Advanced Acting for Music Theatre
- Music Theatre Showcase
- Script Analysis
- Theatre History
- Makeup for the Stage
- Ballet Bootcamp
- Ballet I-IV
- Jazz I-IV
- Modern I-II
- Tap I-IV
- Hip Hop I-II
- Pointe I-II and Modern III-IV are also available as electives
- Elective credits in Music, Theatre or Dance
The music theatre major prepares students to:
- Use their knowledge of and skills in music, dance and acting to prepare for auditions and performances.
- Present theatrical repertoire representing a variety of genres with appropriate interpretive and technical proficiency as actors, singers and dancers.
- Identify and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in their field.
Course Descriptions
A more extensive listing of course descriptions, requirements for the major and additional information can be found in the University Catalog.
