School of Fine and Performing Arts

SchoolofFine PerformingArts

“The kind-hearted teachers and their extreme knowledge in the arts have taught me so much the past three years. I feel that the personalized attention students receive is what helps shape us to be prepared for professional success after graduation.”

Jared Ivey, junior, musical theatre major

Kevin Medina, a freshman music education major, practices his clarinet during band. Photo by: Casey Raschen

“The best thing from the show was striking the gel bucket with a hammer to make a brain splattering sound!”

Shelby Burgess, senior, theatre major “Getting to do a different style of theatre because of the pandemic has been different but really amazing. Coming together as storytellers and having the chance to do what we do best has been so memorable.”

Isabella DiMauro, junior, theatre major

Kevin Medina, a freshman music education major, practices his clarinet during band. Photo by: Casey Raschen The Shorter Chorale leads worship during chapel. Photo by: Christianne Grist Nia Taylor, a junior music education major, performs during the fall opera. Photo submitted by: Dr. Tara Warfield

Far left: Students in musical theatre enjoy performing The Polka Dots musical.

Top left: Performing during a pandemic presents many challenges.

Photos submitted by: Dr. Tara Warfield

Marissa Brown, a junior musical theater major, practices during her dance class. Photo by: Cat Bloedow “The music department means so much to me. Professors like Dr. Jacobus, Dr. Rice, and Ms. Indra Thomas inspire me everyday to be a better musician and encourage me in my journey with Christ.”

Emily Wilder, junior, vocal performance and music education double major