Our music programs start with core courses that provide a strong foundation in music theory, ear training, and sight-reading. These courses help you understand the fundamentals of music, including scales, harmony, rhythm, and notation.
Our theatre degree programs include a mix of core courses that cover the fundamentals of theatre, including acting techniques, theatre history, script analysis, and stagecraft.
The Music Programs at Marian University serve our community through curricular, extra-curricular, and service.
The Marian Music Programs engages non-music majors and music majors from diverse backgrounds and abilities through participation in music ensembles that learn and perform music from various genres and styles. Marian University prioritizes music with African, Latin, and non-Western roots equally with musics originating from Europe. These priorities are reflected through our course offerings, curriculums, and repertoire selections.
In addition to its curricular and extra-curricular purposes, the MU Music Programs also exist as a service-oriented program. As such, our ensembles perform for many events on and off campus as part of our service to the university and to the community. This is one example of ways that our students regularly engage in HIGH IMPACT LEARNING activities in the arts.
*indicates an auditioned ensemble
At Marian University, you will be prepared to be a creative leader with curiosity, discipline, and empathy. You will gain valuable hands-on experiences through our classes, department productions, and the opportunity to interact with arts organizations that call Marian University home.
The Department of Performing Arts welcomes all students of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions. The environment is open, creative, innovative, friendly, and supportive allowing all students to succeed. Students will have the opportunity to explore music from various cultures, genres, and belief systems including, but not limited to, social justice.
