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The Art of Performance: Where Soul Meets Stage
Welcome to the music and performing arts community at Saint Vincent College. Our music ensembles, marching band, and theatrical troupes provide opportunities for students to grow as artists and perform for a variety of audiences. Learn more about our programs, concerts, performances, and degrees. Whether you are a participant or a fan of the performing arts, we have something 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
Programs and Ensembles
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Bands
Open to students of all majors, our band programs offer opportunities to join the marching band, concert band, jazz ensemble, and pep band. -
Choirs
Singing in a choral ensemble at Saint Vincent College offers enriching opportunities for performers and music lovers alike. -
Theater
Dive into the world of creativity and passion with our student theater groups, The Players, The Troupe, and The Company as they bring a variety of captivating performances to life throughout the year.
Music Degrees
Students obtaining a degree in music performance are prepared for a career as a professional artist in their instrument of study. Students obtaining a degree in music studies are prepared for a wide variety of careers in the music field. Those who desire to advance in their field are encouraged to continue their musical training by pursuing a master's or doctoral degree.
Clubs and Organizations
Bearchords: The Bearchords is a student run a capella group that aims to bring joy to campus through music and provide a creative outlet for singers to learn and experiment with vocal performance.
Advisor: Laura Knoop Very
The Troupe: The Troupe is an amateur student organization dedicated to performing the classic works of English playwrights. The club exists for the benefit and enjoyment of every individual in the group and recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary. We put on a full production each semester, and we love to have anyone and everyone interested become involved! See upcoming shows and follow The Troupe on social media here.
Advisor: Mr. Greggory Brandt
The Company: The Company was the first entirely student-run musical theater organization in Western Pennsylvania. They perform two shows a year: a musical in the fall semester and a cabaret-style show in the spring semester. Some of the past shows we have performed are Hello Dolly, Grease, Footloose, Little Shop of Horrors, Young Frankenstein, and 9 to 5. The Company's mission is to enlighten, enrich, and entertain the students and audience that bring it to life. We are always looking for new and talented members with a passion for performing! Learn more about The Company including past shows, social media and more here.
Advisor: Mr. Greggory Brandt
The Players: The Players present two shows each year—a play and a musical—featuring the talent of Saint Vincent students and directed by Mr. Greggory Brandt, Director of Theater Operations / Professor of Theater. Come and enjoy the performances at the Carey Performing Arts Center that showcase the hard work and dedication of our student actors.
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.