Mission

Performing Arts Department

The mission of the performing arts majors at Cedar Crest College is to encourage and develop individual artists, prepare students for future study in the performing arts and to make available multiple perspectives in dance, theatre, creative writing and music through experiential work, foundational information and skills for all students and offer individual mentoring of advanced students.

Dance Major

The Mission of the Dance Major is to provide multiple perspectives and experiences for understanding dance as a discipline of study. Emphasis is placed on how dance connects with other disciplines within Liberal Arts Education. The dance program provides all students with a framework for the exploration of creativity and individual artistic and intellectual expression.

Music Major

The mission of the music major is to develop a broad base of skills in music performance and theory through coursework in the areas of history, performance, theory and related courses in the concentrations. Emphasis is placed on understanding historically significant styles and genres of music, performing in an ensemble and developing personal goals for understanding and using music in a career or interest area. The major courses are taught in the context of their value to the liberal arts and are available to all students regardless of major.

Theatre Major

The mission of the theatre major is to develop artistic and leadership skills toward the practical application of theatre through coursework in the areas of history, performance, design, technical theatre and production. Emphasis is placed on understanding the balance between practical and artistic choices, accepting responsibility and promoting team work. The foundational courses are taught in the context of their value to the liberal arts and are available to all students regardless of major, while advanced course prepare students to apply for graduate work.

 

 

 

Last Updated: 9/29/08