Department of Music, Theatre and Dance

Beyond fueling students’ passion with formal training, performance opportunities and broad immersion in their creative disciplines, the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance develops well-rounded graduates prepared to excel in the workforce.

Combining a liberal arts education with a curriculum in the performing arts helps students develop enduring values that build their ability to think critically, respond creatively and exercise sound judgment. 

Explore Our Programs

Community is at the heart of our dance program, which encourages individuality, creativity, dynamic exchanges of energy, risk-taking and resilience. We also offer a concentration in performance and choreography.

Dance program

Our music program fosters an understanding and appreciation of a wide variety of music through courses in music history and theory, individual instruction in voice or instruments, and performing ensembles.

Music program

Our music education program prepares you to teach at any level in a public or private school. We foster an understanding and appreciation of a wide variety of music through courses in music history and theory, individual instruction in voice or instruments, and performing ensembles.

Music education program

Our program offers a foundation in theatre arts through a lens of equity and identity. Whether they’re studying dramas, performing in or designing productions or looking to serve communities, our students learn the value of theater as a tool for positive change. We offer concentrations in acting, musical theatre or technical theatre.

Theatre arts program

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are scholars, performers and most importantly, educators. They work to create an environment where students can dream, take risks and explore their creative potential, preparing them for career success and meaningful lives. 

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