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Jun 17, 2026
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[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027
Musical Theater Major
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The musical theater major consists of a minimum of 126 credits, a private study committee examination requirement, a production requirement, and a performance requirement.
Note: No credit with a grade lower than D may be counted toward the requirements of the major.
 View the catalog page for the music theater division.
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Summary of Requirements
Course Requirements Non-Course Requirements Note(s) on Requirements
- THEA 150 counts as two of the 24 credits of liberal arts elective courses required for the Bachelor of Music degree.
Detailed Major Requirements
Musical Theater Major Course Lists
Musical Theater Major Non-Course Requirements
First Major Committee Examination
- Administered in the second semester of the first year.
- Consists of four prepared songs. During the committee, the student will select one song to perform and the voice faculty will select a second song from the four songs.
Second Major Committee Examination
- Administered in the second semester of the second year.
- Consists of six prepared songs. During the committee, the student will select one song to perform and the voice faculty will select a second song from the six songs.
Crew/Backstage
- May be completed in either the first or second semester of the third year.
- Students are required to assist backstage, or in the creation of, at least one Oberlin Music Theater production.
Senior Recital/Showcase
- Administered in the second semester of the senior year.
- The senior showcase is a performance resulting from a collaborative process where each student will act, sing, create, and design at the highest level to form a complete showcase performance.
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