Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theatre

The Contemporary Triple Threat: 3 Schools. 3 Disciplines. One Degree. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theatre. The program offers unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity by blending the extraordinary resources of three of the nation’s leading art schools: University of Southern California (USC) School of Dramatic Arts, USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, and USC Thornton School of Music. With its expert faculty, modern curriculum, and proximity to the country’s entertainment capital, this degree provides optimal training for those students whose destination is the stage, the screen, and beyond.

Founded in 1884 and today the oldest continually operating cultural institution in Los Angeles, the Thornton School consistently ranks among the top one percent of the nation’s music schools and conservatories. Graduates of the school attain positions with major orchestras, ensembles, recording studios, and music industry firms and perform on stages and studios worldwide.

Blending the rigors of traditional conservatory-style education with the benefits of studying at a leading research university, the Thornton School offers students a thorough music education in a real-world context. Located at the center of Los Angeles, the school is the collegiate partner of choice for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the GRAMMY Foundation, and The Recording Academy, to name a few.