Fort Hays State University

Department of Music and Theatre

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600 Park Street
Hays,Kansas 67601
785.628.4533
theatre@fhsu.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Acting) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Bachelor of Music in Music Education Bachelor of Music in Performance Bachelor of Music in Composition Bachelor of Arts in Music (Musical Theatre) Minor in Theatre Minor in Music Master of Liberal Studies in Music Master of Professional Studies in Composition Master of Professional Studies in Performance

You love to perform. It might be in your DNA or you picked it up and found a knack and affinity for it. While you relish the creative inspiration and execution that goes into performance preparation, you also know your career aspirations in music and theatre have untapped potential and could take you in many exciting directions. Musician. Composer. Actor. Designer. Music Teacher. Sound Engineer. Whatever your dream job might be in the field of music or theatre, the Department of Music and Theatre at Fort Hays State University can help you get there. At Fort Hays State University, we are unique in that we are big enough to offer dozens of academic and performance opportunities, but small enough that student artists do not become faces in the crowd. We understand that your dreams are as unique as you are; we'll help you achieve them. We offer academic programs in theatre, music education, performance, composition, and performing arts. Our innovative teaching methods and unparalleled access to performance opportunities provide the practice and experience you need to pursue your career in music or theatre You can start performing your first semester in vocal, instrumental and theatre opportunities, whether you want to devote your life to music and theatre or just want to be part of an ensemble We offer numerous scholarships for students of all majors Our music and theatre students are a tight group that feels like family Our nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty are deeply committed to your education and training as an aspiring artist

Faculty Info:

BANDS/BRASS/PERCUSSION Brad Dawson - Jazz, Trumpet Jeff Jordan - Bands, Horn Ryan Pearson- Percussion Peter Lillpopp - Bands/Marching Band, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba CHORAL/VOCAL Ivalah Allen -Voice Terry Crull - Choirs Joseph Perniciaro - Voice, Opera MUSIC EDUCATION Laura Andrews MUSIC THEORY/COMPOSITION Timothy Crowley - Theory, Composition Judith Ofcarcik - Theory, Organ, Piano Timothy Rolls - Theory, Composition ORCHESTRA/STRINGS Benjamin Cline - Department Chair, Cello, Bass Brian Buckstead- Orchestras, Violin, Viola PIANO Irena Ravitskaya - Piano Pamela McGowne - Staff Accompanist WOODWINDS Kristin Pisano - Clarinet, Saxophone, Music History Hilary Shepard - Flute, Virtual Education Kay Werth - Bassoon, Oboe THEATRE Carl Sage - Technical Director Tomme Williams - Director of Theatre VIRTUAL FACULTY Nathan Froebe, Music Appreciation Belinda Paige Jimanez, Music Appreciation Jerrilee Shuman, Music Education