Music, Theatre, and Dance
The Department of Performing Arts offers
many opportunities for students to study and perform dance, music,
and theatre. Studio classes in dance and music are open to
all students in the college for academic credit. The studio dance
classes are taught through Mississippi Ballet, Mississippi's premiere
professional ballet company. The studio music classes are private
lessons in voice or instruments such as piano, organ, guitar, etc.
Acting classes can be taken by all students at Millsaps College
who have a keen interest in dramatic performance
Participation in productions of The
Millsaps Players is offered to all students. Casting for all
plays is by open audition. The Players typically produce four full-length
plays each year, and senior theatre majors often direct one-act
plays for their senior projects. Whether you like acting onstage
or working backstage, there are wonderful dramatic opportunities
with The Millsaps Players. Participation in Players productions
can earn academic credit and also earns credit toward membership
in Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary draatics fraternity.
The oldest music performance organization
at the college is The Millsaps Singers. Membership in The
Singers is open to all students by audition. Each year this 70-85
voice choir performs a variety of accompanied and a cappella music
for the college and community, and there is usually at least one
performance with a professional orchestra. Music for Singers includes
a highly diverse repertoire - masterworks, international and ethnic
works, and recent additions to the choral repertory. Academic credit
is awarded for participation each semester.
The Chamber Singers is a relatively
recent addition to the performing groups at Millsaps College. Membership
is selected by audition from the Millsaps Singers. Membership in
this 16-24 voice choir carries a performance scholarship in recognition
of the travel and performance responsibilities of the ensemble.
Recent tours have taken the Chamber Singers to San Antonio, Washington,
D.C., Chicago, St. Louis, and Orlando. During the summer of 1998
the choir toured Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria. Academic
credit is awarded following the second semester of participation.
Membership in The Millsaps Wind
Ensemble is open to all students who participated in a band
in high school. Since the size of the ensemble is smaller than a
full band, participation provides an intimate setting for practice
and performance. Academic credit is awarded following the second
semester of participation.
Music majors and minors can become
eligible for membership in Mu Phi Epsilon, an international
professional music fraternity. (Professional fraternities are organized
to promote professional competency and achievement within the field.)
Mu Phi Epsilon promotes high scholarship, musicianship, and friendship
through service to school and community. Members are eligible for
scholarships, grants, and awards.
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