Welcome to the Performing Arts Department here at SHU! Our program consists of Band, Choir, and Theatre. No matter what your interests are, we have something for you.  By participating in our instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, or Theatre Arts Program you'll have the opportunity to develop and showcase your talents with students and faculty who share your passion for performance!

We have a highly experienced and dedicated performing arts faculty who have performed all around the world, from jazz festivals in Brazil, opera houses in Germany, Broadway, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, The Kremlin and the White House. All of us on the SHU faculty are excited about the performing arts, and want to share that passion with you!

We regularly have guest clinicians, artists, and instructors for all our performing arts areas. Recent guests include: Dr. Jon Mitchell (Music History), Frank Mastrone (Vocal Performance), Dr. Jeff Calissi (Percussion Performance), Fran Duffy (Harp Soloist), Ivan Rutherford (Vocal Performance), Joe Pietro (Tony Award Winner), Randy Skinner (Choreography), Leo Meyer (Set Design).

For those that want to take their interest even further, we offer a performing arts minor and a music minor with interesting and exciting courses as well as private lessons in all instruments and voice parts.  Our classroom courses, also open to all majors, will teach you about all kinds of fascinating music, classical to contemporary, new and old.

We invite all interested students to schedule an audition. Auditioning doesn't commit you to anything, it's just a way for you to learn a bit more about our program, see our facilities, and meet some current members.  Financial assistance in the form of Performing Arts Grants may be available.  Contact us to learn more.