Why Study 音乐和戏剧 at SMWC?
使命宣言:
The Department of 音乐和戏剧 encourages the growth and development of tomorrow’s leaders to bring about change and foster community through the cultivation of skills in the performing and expressive arts.
愿景声明:
The Department of 音乐和戏剧 strives to be a community of educational and cultural leaders fostering creative and innovative arts-based approaches to student-centered learning.
我们的价值:
- Creative and innovative arts-based approaches to student-centered learning
- Fostering connection to self, 其他人, SMWC, and the community-at-large through its legacy of the performing and expressive arts
- Striving for cultural responsiveness and anti-oppressive practices in all facets of programming
- Supporting spirituality through music and the arts
You’ll gain a unique experience
Being a music and/or theatre student at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a unique experience in which students receive individual attention from accomplished faculty members, enabling them to develop both personally and professionally. 学生 wishing to attend The Woods may have a focus as an instrumentalist, pianist or vocalist before beginning classes.
学生 in the various music and theatre programs of study work collaboratively with faculty in a variety of ways. 学生 may choose to:
- perform a recital with a peer and/or faculty member;
- co-present with faculty at a conference or in the community; or
- prepare for an audition under the direct guidance of faculty.
The music programs at SMWC are accredited by the National Association of Schools of 音乐 (NASM). In addition, the 音乐疗法 programs are approved by the American 音乐疗法 Association.
You’ll have access to equipment you need
The Department of 音乐和戏剧 is housed within the beautiful Conservatory of 音乐 (built in 1913). 大理石楼梯间, spacious practice rooms with large windows, historic 750-seat Cecilian Auditorium, state-of-the-art piano lab, and music technology lab all provide students with the environment they need to excel in all areas of study. 学生 have two public spaces in which to rehearse and perform—Cecilian Auditorium and the intimate Little Theatre at Guerin Hall.
You’ll have performing opportunities
- 学生 have multiple opportunities to excel in the 音乐和戏剧 Department. You’ll be able to sharpen your skills by joining SMWC’s renowned music ensembles:
- SMWC Chorale (non-auditioned choir open to all majors)
- SMWC Madrigals (Audition only, but open to all majors; smaller women’s ensemble which performs a range of repertoire)
- SMWC Band (Non-auditioned instrumental ensemble open to all majors, performing Pep Band literature for home athletic events and Concert literature for instrumental concerts)
- SMWC Woods Vocal Ensemble (co-educational vocal ensemble, open to all majors)
Opportunities in theatre performance also exist. 有 student-directed scenes and one-acts, and main stage productions during the fall and winter. 音乐als and dramas are open to all campus students by audition. Productions range from outstanding musicals and operettas to original adaptations of Shakespeare and children’s literature. Guest artists are invited every year, 不仅仅是指挥, but to present music recitals and dramatic performances. 学生 are able to work with these professionals in master classes and/or workshops.