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MUSIC THEATRE

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 50.0509

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Dates

Since Sep 2001

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Buckhannon, West Virginia

    59 College Ave, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201-2994

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingNegotiation

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaFine ArtsComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyProduction and ProcessingEngineering and TechnologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesSociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOriginalityNear VisionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningHearing SensitivityMemorizationAuditory AttentionInformation OrderingGross Body CoordinationGross Body EquilibriumDynamic StrengthTrunk StrengthStaminaVisualizationExtent FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthDynamic FlexibilityFar VisionSelective Attention

Tasks

  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gat
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to in
  • Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pi
  • Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as ton
  • Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
  • Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
  • Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent in
  • Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.
  • Plan and direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
  • Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
  • Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
  • Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical
  • Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switche
  • Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and compositi
  • Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and tele
  • Coordinate the use of drone technology for aerial filming and photography.
  • Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the poo
  • Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requiremen
  • Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for fin
  • Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
  • Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FC
  • Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duti
  • Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot
  • Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a w
  • Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment
  • Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.
  • Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain, inform, or in
  • Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareOffice suite softwareDocument management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareOperating system softwareComputer based training softwarePresentation softwareProject management softwareHuman resources softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

AccordionsAcoustic guitarsAlto hornsAlto saxophonesAmplifiersAudio equalizersAutoharpsBagpipesBanjoesBaritone hornsBassoonsBb clarinetsBongo drumsBuglesCaposAudio interfacesAudio tape recordersBass guitarsComputer laser printersCondenser microphonesConducting batonsCopy machinesDesktop computersDigital audio workstationsDrum setsElectronic organsExpression pedalsExternal hard drivesFlash drivesCompact disk CD players

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Musicians and Singers27-2042.00
  • Music Directors and Composers27-2041.00
  • Choreographers27-2032.00
  • Dancers27-2031.00
  • Media Technical Directors/Managers27-2012.05
  • Talent Directors27-2012.04
  • Media Programming Directors27-2012.03
  • Producers and Directors27-2012.00
  • Actors27-2011.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Full-scope live performance — deliver authoritative and nuanced performances across a wide range of venues — from intimate recital halls to large concert stages — without directorial supervision.
  • Advanced musical interpretation — independently modify and personalize musical works by integrating deep knowledge of harmony, counterpoint, voice production, and stylistic convention to create distinctive presentations.
  • Solo and featured artist roles — perform as a principal soloist or featured guest artist with orchestras, chamber ensembles, or touring bands, managing artistic decisions autonomously.
  • Non-routine repertoire preparation — learn and perform complex or unfamiliar works on short notice, drawing on strong memorization skills and comprehensive score-reading ability.
  • Cross-genre instrumental mastery — demonstrate expert command of a primary instrument family while adapting stylistically to diverse musical genres in professional recording and performance contexts.
  • Artistic self-direction — plan, curate, and execute personal recital programs or set lists that reflect a coherent artistic vision and resonate with target audiences.
  • Critical artistic evaluation — apply critical thinking to assess the quality and authenticity of one's own and collaborators' performances, driving iterative improvement in professional rehearsal settings.
  • Advanced technology integration — use music editing, web publishing, and accounting software to manage digital recordings, artist profiles, royalty tracking, and self-promotional content.
  • Audience and stakeholder communication — articulate complex artistic concepts clearly in pre-concert talks, educational presentations, and media interviews, demonstrating strong oral expression.
  • Collaborative leadership in ensembles — coordinate sectional rehearsals and guide less experienced performers within professional orchestras or touring groups toward a unified interpretive outcome.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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