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 percent of BW students being signed by top agents for the past six 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.

Berea, OH

Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre

Small (<10k Students)

30K-40K

No

Song 

•  3 memorized, one-minute selections, two will be chosen in the audition room
• An accompanist will be provided

Monologue

• One age-appropriate monologue from either classical or contemporary drama
• Not to exceed one minute in length
• It is highly recommended that you read the play in advance

Dance

• A group dance call will be conducted at the end of the audition day
• Bring appropriate movement clothes and jazz shoes

On-Campus

Feb 10-11, Feb 17-18, Feb 24-25, 2018

Dallas, TX

November 16-19, 2017

New York

January 7, 2018

Scholarships/awards are based on the 7th semester grade point average (GPA) and standardized testing received by the Admission Office prior to February 1, 2015.

The student’s completed BW admission application is the only document needed in determining scholarship and award qualifications. Only full-time Baldwin Wallace University students are eligible for these awards. Scholarships are renewable up to four years based on good academic and social standing.

Merit-based scholarships are based on a sliding scale, taking into account academic performance and results of standardized testing as listed below. (However, also note that another merit award may be offered to a student with a strong academic record who does not meet the exact criteria listed.) Also, BW is a test-optional school. If you choose not to submit your scores, we will review your eligibility for scholarships on a case-by-case basis.

• Presidential: $15,000
  Minimum ACT of 28 / SAT (critical reading and math ) of 1260 and 3.0 GPA
• Trustees: $12,000
  Minimum ACT of 26 / SAT (critical reading and math ) of 1190 and 3.0 GPA
• Deans: $11,000
  Minimum ACT of 24 / SAT (critical reading and math ) of 1110 and 3.0 GPA
  -OR-
  Minimum ACT of 23 / SAT (critical reading and math ) of 1070 and 3.4 GPA
• Alumni Award: $2,000
  Awarded to children and grandchildren of Baldwin Wallace University graduates
• Sibling: $2,000 per sibling
  Awarded to student siblings who reside in the same household. Both siblings must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at BW.
• Heritage: $3,500
  Awarded to admitted under-represented, underserved students who will enrich BW’s cultural diversity.
• Ministerial: Up to 50% of Tuition
  Awarded to dependent students (ages 17 to 23) of ordained United Methodist ministers who are full members of an annual conference. May be received in combination with other BW awards. In such cases, the total amount of all BW awards, including the Ministerial Award, equals no more than 75% of tuition.
• Liberal Arts Residency Grant: $4,000
  Awarded to admitted Liberal Arts majors who reside outside of Ohio.
• Griffiths Scholarship: Amount Varies
  Awarded to admitted Conservatory students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and talent in the audition process. Scholarship announcements are made after March 15. Renewable up to four years, based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and enrollment in the Conservatory.

Showcase in NYC

Yes

Opportunities for employment and colloborations with Cleveland area theaters.

Corrie Anne Riberdy
Admission Coordinator, Conservatory of Music
(440) 826-2367, criberdy@bw.edu

Victoria Bussert, Director of Music Theatre Department
Scott Plate, Chair of Music Theatre Department
David Pepin, Music Director of Music Theatre Department

(440) 826-2368
music@bw.edu

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