The Bachelor of Music program in Vocal Performance offers intensive performance training within an internationally acclaimed liberal arts and research university.<br><br>The specialization in music theatre includes classes in music theatre history and repertoire, training in voice with leading vocalists from New York's professional community, acting and dance classes, and classes in diction, speech, audition, stagecraft, and business skills. A sequence of music theatre workshops focus on song analysis, character analysis, music theatre styles, and vocal production. Music Theatre majors have the opportunity to perform in fully staged productions under the guidance of directors, choreographers, conductors, and designers from Broadway and major regional theatre communities. Students may also cross traditional lines and benefit from classical voice training and the opportunity to participate in opera workshops and fully staged opera productions. Electives in music technology and music business further prepare students for employment opportunities in the world of professional music performance.