Performing & Fine Arts: Welcome

Students shine in music and drama at the University of Portland.  Each year, audiences of over 10,000 witness the creativity and artistic passion of our students and faculty. Students can earn both majors and minors in our nationally-accredited programs.  The university produces four main-stage shows annually, and more student-directed work is performed in our new black box theatre.  Musical ensembles include the University Singers, Wind Symphony, and University Community Orchestra.  There are weekly recitals by professional musicians and students.  The Mago Hunt Center, the department’s home, houses a theater, recital hall, drama rehearsal room and shops, and music practice rooms.  

Both drama and music students go on to graduate study.  In recent years, drama students have won national acting and design awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

Scholarships for music and drama are available.  Look deeper into our site for details on auditions and applications.

The fine arts also enrich the campus.  A minor in fine arts offers opportunities to study design, art history, and studio courses including photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics.  A gallery show by professional artists changes monthly.

We invite you to explore drama, music, and the fine arts at the University of Portland, and to contact us if we can answer further questions.

Sincerely,

Michael Connolly
Chair, Department of Performing and Fine Arts
Professor of Music
connolly@up.edu