Performing Arts

Learn about the different performing groups at UJ and how you can get involved.

Pursue your passion for performing.

We believe the arts are for everyone. That means you don’t have to major in theatre or music to participate in the performing arts. Whether you want to be front-and-center of a performance or prefer to work behind the scenes, you’ll find an artistic outlet that’s right for you at UJ. Scholarships are available! Fill out this interest form to learn more about continuing to perform in college.

Grow as a performer and as a person.

There are numerous benefits to participating in a performing group. You’ll develop your abilities as an artist or stage technician, and you’ll grow skills that impact careers outside of the arts, including:

Effective communication
Collaborative working styles
Public speaking
Organizational abilities
Interpersonal confidence
Ability to handle pressure and deadlines

Let’s not forget about forming lifelong friendships! Participating in a performance group is a great way to meet new people and get involved on campus. Follow along on social media to get an inside look into what it’s like to participate in the performing arts.

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What’s it like to be a student in the performing arts?

Watch the video below to see what an average day is like for a UJ student who is involved in the choir.

Audition Information

Come visit campus and audition to participate in an ensemble or earn a Theatre/Music major Scholarship. If you are unable to audition in person, virtual auditions are also an option. Click through the options below for audition information.

Theatre Major Audition

A performance component, consisting of two contrasting monologues, about a minute long
Interview with director
Theatre experience resume

Music Major auditions

A performance component, consisting of two contrasting selections from standard classical literature in your primary performance area
Interview with faculty
A letter of reference from your music teacher and a brief resume of your interests and music experiences

Choral Ensemble Participation Auditions

Provide background information on your previous involvement in music, specifically related to singing
Vocalize up and down the scale to demonstrate range
Sight read a piece of music on solfege, a neutral syllable, or on text

Instrumental Ensemble Participation Auditions

Be prepared to play scales up to three sharps and three flats
Play a one-page etude or solo

Join a Music Group

Make new friends, expand your interests, and develop a creative outlet by participating in the arts at UJ. Explore some of our performing groups.

Bands
Choir

Join Theatre

In addition to acting, you can contribute to the theatre as a stage manager, crew member, set builder, costume designer, prop manager, and lighting and sound technician. Advanced students may direct and design various productions. You can even write an original play for production!

Theatre

Scholarship Opportunities

We offer Performing Arts scholarships to students who audition before arriving on campus their freshman year. These scholarships range up to $6,500. Fill out the form in the link below to learn more about UJ's theatre program and various scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships

Explore Performing Arts Majors & Minors

If you want to move beyond participating in the arts and are interested in studying them, you can major or minor in any of our academic programs: Applied Music, Fine Arts – Music, Music Education, and Theatre.

Explore Majors

Learn from the best.

The Performing Arts Department is led by experienced faculty members who are also acclaimed performers, composers, conductors, and directors. Click through each professor’s biography to learn more about their work and to view select performances.

All Faculty & Staff