Peter Davis, Department Chair
Location: Wakehurst, Room 307
Office: (401) 341-2297
Email: davisp@salve.edu
Department of Performing Arts
The Department of Performing Arts at Salve Regina encompasses two major areas of study: music and theater arts.
Students choosing to study music develop an understanding and appreciation of a wide variety of music through study, instrumental and vocal training and performance. The department offers a major and minor in music along with an extensive program in music education, which leads to Rhode Island teacher certification in grades K-12. Courses are divided into three areas: history and theory, instrumental and vocal instruction, and performing ensembles.
Students choosing to study theater have the opportunity to master the literary background of the theater and to acquire skills and techniques in preparation for professional theatrical careers. Courses are designed to aid students in understanding the correlation between the theoretical and pragmatic aspects of theatrical productions. The department offers opportunities for students to work with faculty and staff on an individual basis both in main stage productions and in studio presentations.
