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Salisbury,Maryland 21801
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Bachelor of Arts in Music - Traditional

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance (Instrumental)

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance (Vocal)

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Education

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design and Production

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance

Minor in Dance

Minor in Music

Minor in Music Production

Minor in Theatre


The programs that make up the Music, Theatre and Dance Department enable you to develop your artistry within the context of a broad-based education aimed at developing the skills essential for professional success. You will grow as an artist, and you also will be able to think, talk and write about what you do, and how it relates to the society and world around you. The Peter and Judy Jackson Music Program is a nationally accredited and supports both students seeking an understanding of music as well as those pursuing careers in the industry. All majors perform with SU’s acclaimed ensembles, which range from chamber choir to jazz to world drum. Our Theatre Program is anchored in the classical tradition, the program examines theatre through aesthetic education and criticism, creative expressions, and historical and sociocultural perspectives. Several mainstage performances are produced annually. Through the Dance Program you can experience dance as an art form and develop technique and teaching competencies. All students may audition for inclusion in the SU Dance Company, which presents contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, modern and musical theatre dances on two annual concerts.

Faculty Info:

Louise Anderson, Colleen Clark, Linda Cockey, Danielle Cumming, William Folger, Lawrence Knier, Martha Mancuso, Sachi Murasugi, Jeffrey Schoyen, Eric Shuster, Jerry Tabor, John Wesley Wright.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Baltimore Waltz
(11/12/20 - 11/15/20)
Salisbury University
Everybody
(10/15/20 - 10/18/20)
Salisbury University
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
(11/21/19 - 11/24/19)
Salisbury University
A Grand Night for Singing
(11/2/19 - 11/3/19)
Salisbury University
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER in Broadway PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
(4/4/19 - 4/14/19)
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
HAIRSPRAY
(4/6/18 - 4/15/18)
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
CABARET (1998 VERSION)
(3/30/17 - 4/9/17)
Salisbury University
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(12/10/15 - 12/13/15)
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
COMPANY
(12/5/13 - 12/8/13)
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
URINETOWN
(11/17/11 - 11/20/11)
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SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

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