By Grace Hooley | Contributor
Taylor will offer a new major combining both music and theatre in fall 2016.
Professors Patricia Robertson, Tracy Manning and Conor Angell are among the faculty creating the bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre degree. Currently, Taylor offers separate music and theatre degrees.
According to Angell, the combination major is in demand.
"(Our current options) really weren't quite meeting the needs of the students who really wanted to do (musical) theatre as a major," Angell said.
Those choosing this degree will study dancing, acting and music. The departments will work in tandem to prepare students for post graduation. Angell said they hope to equip students in the best way possible.
The degree might make Taylor University more competitive with surrounding universities. Ball State University in Muncie already offers the degree.
"It may potentially bring more students to Taylor because that major is becoming increasingly popular," said Hannah Starr, a sophomore majoring in music education.
