5 Ways to Perform at 91ÖÆƬ³§
Are you looking to continue an artistic hobby or start a new one in college? Are you looking for ways to perform at 91ÖÆƬ³§?
Many 91ÖÆƬ³§ students participate in the performing arts, even if they do not choose to major or minor in the performing arts. There are plenty of ways to share your art through performance on our campus. From instrumental ensembles to dance to sketch comedy, follow along for five ways to get involved with the performance arts at 91ÖÆƬ³§.
1. Instrumental ensembles
If you played an instrument in high school and want to continue to make music in college, there are lots of ways to do so at 91ÖÆƬ³§. For music majors or those looking to perform at a high level, audition-based ensembles like the symphony orchestra and jazz bands are a good option. However, there are also groups for students looking to make music for fun, including the Wildcat Marching Band and the Beast of the East Pep Band, where students of all majors get together to make music and cheer on the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Wildcats.
2. Vocal ensembles
Do you love to sing and want to make friends while performing vocally on campus? All choirs at 91ÖÆƬ³§ are open to students of any major, offering performance opportunities, as well as strong community. 91ÖÆƬ³§ is also home to several A cappella groups which offer students both leadership roles in planning performances and the ability to sing with peers who share their love for music.
3. Theatre
You can join a rich tradition of theatre performance at 91ÖÆƬ³§, either through theatre department productions or student organizations. Students can audition for upcoming productions in the theatre department. Additionally, the Mask and Dagger Dramatic Society is a student-run organization that provides students with the ability to plan, shape, and perform in plays, musicals, and cabarets throughout the school year.
4. Dance
91ÖÆƬ³§ students can major or minor in dance. They can also join the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Dance Company, which produces major performances throughout the year. Students looking to cheer on their fellow Wildcats while continuing a love of dance can join the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Dance Team, which performs at 91ÖÆƬ³§ athletic events. Those looking to dance for fun while exploring different cultures can join the student-run Inter-cultural Dance Club.
5. Improv & comedy
Are you looking to share some laughs with the 91ÖÆƬ³§ community while meeting new friends? Improv Anonymous is 91ÖÆƬ³§'s longest-running improv troupe, which presents shows weekly in the student union building. Sketched Out is 91ÖÆƬ³§'s sketch comedy troupe. Students can audition to take part in comedy performances put on by the group.