| The total number
of courses required for the performing arts major is the equivalent of
15-19 courses of 3-4 semester hours (43-55 semester hours). The equivalent
of at least six courses taken for the major must be at the 300-level or
above.
MEET
OUR FACULTY
CONCENTRATIONS
The student
will choose one of the following concentrations.
A. MUSIC
B. THEATRE
AND DANCE
INTERNSHIPS
AND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on
your area of interest, Performing Arts majors have a wealth of internships
options in music, theatre, and dance. Wells alumnae who are established
leaders in their fields often provide internship opportunities for current
students. The following is a sample of internships recently held by performing
arts students:
• Community
Music Center of Boston
• Broadway
Inner Circle, New York City
• Sheldon
P. Starke (entertainment/international law office), Beachwood, OH
• Community
School of Arts and Music, Ithaca, NY
• The
Cleveland Play House, Cleveland, OH
• The
Arts Partnership/Spartanburg Repertory Co., Spartanburg, SC
• Cottey
College dance studio, Nevada, MO
Discover the
beauty of Italian or German opera houses, or dive into Shakespearean works
at the famous Globe Theatre in London. Performing arts majors can pursue
fascinating programs across the country and around the world. Check
out our off-campus study programs!
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
As well as performing,
you can become involved in the business projection, promotion, and technical
aspects of a number of performance groups and organizations at Wells. Below
are just a few clubs and activities that might catch your interest:
Appointed
(gospel choir)
Bellringer
Dance
Collective
Chamber
Singers
Early
Music Ensemble
Choir
Henry's
VIII (a cappella)
Kastalia
(theatrical)
Orchestra
Programming
Board
Whirligigs
CAREER CONNECTIONS
As a Performing
Arts major at Wells, you will develop leadership qualities of self-assurance
and personal responsibilities that can apply to whatever path you wish
to pursue. Considering going on to seminary or graduate school? Ever thought
about one of these careers? Then consider becoming a performing arts major
at Wells!
• Ambassador
• Arts
management
• Cultural
events promoter
• Technical
stage manager
• Actor
• Dancer
• Narrator
• Musician
• Director
• Composer
• Arts
therapist
• Teacher |
