Experience world-class musical performances featuring internationally acclaimed artists and a diverse range of genres that enrich the local community and foster a vibrant cultural environment.
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A Thriving Arts Community
Welcome to Music and Performing Arts at Saint Vincent College. With more than ten music ensembles and theatre groups on campus, there are opportunities for students of all backgrounds to grow and perform. Learn about our ensembles, upcoming performances, and degree programs below. Whether you are majoring in music or in another field, there is place for everyone in our community.
Upcoming Events
If you'd like to attend one of our performances, please visit our community events page for the event calendar and ticket details.
Music, Theater, & Performing Arts
Ensembles
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Bands
Open to students of all majors, the band program is home to four bands including the SVC Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Pep Band.
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Choirs
Our choral ensembles give voice to the spirit of Saint Vincent College. Opportunities are available for singers of all ability levels.
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Theater
Dive into an abundance of opportunity with three theatre groups, The Players, The Troupe, and The Company as they bring performances to life throughout the year.
Concert Series
Music Degrees
The Department of Music and Performing Arts offers three tracks to students wanting to further their study of music. Students obtaining a degree in music performance prepare for a career as a professional artist in their instrument of study. Students obtaining a degree in music studies prepare for a wide variety of careers in the music field. Students obtaining a minor in music engage in applied lessons and can choose from a flexible selection of music courses.
Our Faculty
Greggory Brandt, BFA, MS, Broadway Veteran
Sean Durkin, DMA, MM, BM
Laura Knoop Very, MS, MM
J. Christopher Pardini, B.M., M.M., S.P.C.
Facilities
Performing Arts Center
The theater in the Robert S. Carey Student Center is a historic proscenium theater with an extended apron for intimate seating and modern practices. It offers continental seating and accommodates around 450 people, with 329 seats on the lower level and the rest in the mezzanine.
Saint Vincent Basilica
The Saint Vincent Basilica, completed in 1905, is renowned for its acoustic perfection, featuring a natural six-second sound delay. It serves as a daily gathering place for the Saint Vincent community for prayer, special masses, and baccalaureate celebrations. The basilica also hosts musical recitals, particularly during the holidays, and frequently features concerts as part of the Saint Vincent College Concert Series, showcasing world-class musicians and a variety of musical genres.
Practice Rooms
Students of music have access to seven music practice rooms located in the music department in the Robert S. Carey Student Center.