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Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music Education

Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Liberal Arts


Whether you are a music major, minor, or just interested in exploring your musical talents, Nicholls has something for you. We offer courses and performance experiences that fulfill the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree with possible concentrations in instrumental or vocal studies.

Faculty Info:

Dr. Michael Bartnik, James Alexander, Dr. Gabriel Arnold, Dr. Taylor Assad, Dr. Valerie Francis, Casey Haynes, Dr. Richard Jeric, Sarah Jeric, Dr. Jason Ladd, Dr. Gustavo Miranda, Michelle Parro, Dr. Deborah Ribeiro, Dr. Luciana Soares, Dr. John St. Marie, Dr. Matthew Swihart.



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by Blair Ingenthron - January 04, 2025


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The well-known and beloved Cypriot musician and composer, originated from Paphos, Eavagoras Karageorgis is presenting a concert with his trio “Scents of Jasmine” at Technopolis 20. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Memphis
(1/27/24 - 1/29/24)
Nicholls State University
33 Variations
(3/19/20 - 3/22/20)
Nicholls State University
Disney's Frozen Jr in Broadway Disney's Frozen Jr
(1/9/20 - 1/12/20)
Nicholls State University
MARY POPPINS JR in Broadway MARY POPPINS JR
(8/2/19 - 8/4/19)
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
SEUSSICAL JR. in Broadway SEUSSICAL JR.
(6/13/19 - 6/16/19)
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
The Vagina Monologues
(3/28/19 - 3/29/19)
Nicholls State University
The Glass Menagerie
(3/21/19 - 3/24/19)
Nicholls State University
DISNEY'S THE LION KING JR in Broadway DISNEY'S THE LION KING JR
(6/22/18 - 6/24/18)
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
GODSPELL
(3/16/17 - 3/19/17)
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR
(6/28/13 - 6/28/13)
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY

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