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Department of Performing Arts – Musical Theatre • Boston, Massachusetts
Quick Take
Emerson's BFA in Musical Theatre offers integrated acting, voice, and dance training in Boston's Theater District, with access to a major pre-Broadway market and strong regional theater connections. The program combines conservatory-style performing arts training with Emerson's broader communications and media ecosystem, producing graduates who are versatile across stage and screen.
Emerson at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Emerson College Department of Performing Arts – Musical Theatre |
| Setting | private |
| Reliigous Affliation | none |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | musical theatre |
| Primary Instrument | guitar, percussion, piano, voice |
| Areas of Study | musical theatre |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts |
| Musical Selectivity | selective |
| NASM Accreditation | no |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | selective |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Application Deadline | Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (regular) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Feb |
| Prescreening | is required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Boston, Massachusetts |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Emerson website
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Program Overview
The music program at Emerson is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Emerson supports the following musical genres/styles: musical theatre. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Emerson website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Emerson can pursue study across a range of instruments, including guitar, percussion, piano, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Emerson website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Emerson
Students at Emerson can pursue degrees focused on musical theatre. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Emerson website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Emerson is selective. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.6. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Emerson is Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (regular) of each year.
Visit the Emerson website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Emerson, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. The audition window is Jan–Feb of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is required.
Visit the Emerson website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Emerson's Theater District campus sits at the cultural core of Boston, adjacent to the Wang Theatre and Boch Center, with access to a thriving pre-Broadway tryout scene and one of the most active regional theater markets in the Northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerson hard to get into?
Admission to Emerson is considered selective for music and selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Emerson?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Emerson.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Emerson?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including guitar, percussion, piano, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Emerson?
Admitted students at Emerson have an average GPA of 3.6. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Emerson?
The application deadline for Emerson is Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (regular), with live auditions typically held Jan–Feb. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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