Musical Theater
A.A. Music · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This degree provides a foundation in musical theater for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater or pursuing a career in the music entertainment industry. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses for one of three areas of emphasis and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Hear, identify and manipulate with fluency in sound and notation the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, and texture.
- Demonstrate proficiency in solo and collaborative performance including technical competency, sight-reading, interpretive skill and artistic self-expression.
- Think, speak and write clearly and effectively about music.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (12 units) | ||
| MUSI-121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI-170 | Musical Theater Performance | 3 |
| THEA-100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THEA-110 | Acting I | 3 |
| Required Electives (9 units) | ||
| Complete 9 units from the following courses: | 9 | |
| MUSI-110 | Fundamentals of Music | |
| MUSI-122 | Music Theory II | |
| MUSI-133 | Musical Theater Voice I | |
| MUSI-143 | Musical Theater Voice II | |
| MUSI-160 | College Chorale | |
| MUSI-170 | Musical Theater Performance | |
| MUSI-172 | Musical Revue Performance | |
| MUSI-183 | Musical Theater Performance: Contemporary | |
| MUSI-223 | Musical Theater Voice III | |
| MUSI-243 | Musical Theater Voice IV | |
| THEA-153 | Rehearsal and Performance: Musical | |
| THEA-220 | Acting for Fun and Profit | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern and the Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.