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Department of Performing Arts

Mount Union's Department of Performing Arts

The University of Mount Union Department of Performing Arts offers vital instruction and essential experiences for future professional performers and teachers while also fulfilling its role in the University's liberal arts foundation. A highly qualified faculty provides fine training for students who anticipate careers in musical and theatrical performance, theatrical production, music composition, and music education. Course offerings allow all students to acquaint themselves with the rich musical and theatrical heritage of the world and to develop a greater understanding of the aesthetic experience.

Students in the Department of Performing Arts have a wide range of degree paths to select from to suit almost any career ambition. Majors include Music Education, Music, with concentrations in Composition and Performance, and Theatre, with tracks in Design/Technical, Musical Theatre and Performance.  Students can also minor in Music and Theatre as well.

 

  • Accreditation

    The University of Mount Union is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The University of Mount Union has been accredited by the NASM since 1935.

     

    National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
    11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
    Reston, VA 20190-5248
    (703) 437-0700
    info@arts-accredit.org

 


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Music Education

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Mount Union will prepare students to work with children from grades k-12. Students will gain hands-on experience through participation in various ensembles and learn about the history, musicianship, and practical skills of the field.

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Music

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in music will gain an understanding of the history, theory, basic musicianship, and practical skills necessary to be successful in music. Students have many opportunities to participate in a number of music ensembles to further gain hands-on experience. Concentrations in Music Performance and Music Composition are also available to students.

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Theatre

At the University of Mount Union, students interested in theatre will develop skills through hands-on experience of performing, designing, and directing. Our wide selection of courses allows students to gain practical knowledge for a rewarding career.

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Steel band performing

Band Program

No matter your major, you can continue your passion for music in one of our more than 10 different ensembles. 

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Choir performing

Choral Program

Showcase your talents on campus and around the world by participating in our choral program.

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Student playing in orchestra

Orchestra Program

Perform alongside the community while honing your own craft through our orchestral offerings.

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Theatre Performance

Theatre Program

Take center stage or work behind the scenes with our theatre program.

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Faculty Spotlights

Elaine Anderson Performing Arts Department Dr. Elaine Anderson Director of String Studies Kevin P. Kern Kevin P. Kern Professor of Theatre and Artistic Director of Shakespeare at the Castle Jeff Neitzke headshot Jeff Neitzke Director of Band Activities Ryan Patterson Assistant Professor / Technical Director / Facilities Manager Sarah Russell Sarah Russell Chair, Department of Performing Arts and Associate Professor of Theatre
Elaine Anderson Performing Arts Department
Elaine Anderson Performing Arts Department

Dr. Elaine Anderson

Director of String Studies

The Mount Union experience lets people thrive and bloom in ways they often had never imagined before attending.

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Kevin P. Kern
Kevin P. Kern

Kevin P. Kern

Professor of Theatre and Artistic Director of Shakespeare at the Castle

My challenge is to help students who are majoring in academic fields other than theatre understand why the study of theatre should matter to them.

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Jeff Neitzke headshot
Jeff Neitzke headshot

Jeff Neitzke

Director of Band Activities

Working with the students and watching them grow as musicians and as humans is extremely rewarding.

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Ryan Patterson

Assistant Professor / Technical Director / Facilities Manager

Storytelling is one of the most humanizing shared experiences we can have and when done right, it can help people to become more accepting of others.

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Sarah Russell
Sarah Russell

Sarah Russell

Chair, Department of Performing Arts and Associate Professor of Theatre

My classroom is engaging, supportive and hands on! There are rarely days when my students aren't using their creative brains or participating in discussion.

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Elaine Anderson Performing Arts Department
Kevin P. Kern
Jeff Neitzke headshot
Sarah Russell

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