Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is deeply committed to the University’s mission of advancing knowledge and student success. We are keenly aware of our distinct position to be a catalyst for engaged learning on a campus that is centered on the student and that fosters inquiry and innovation. Our departments and programs expand the boundaries of new knowledge and emphasize research, creative expression and interdisciplinary collaborations. The School of the Arts’ work ethos underscores the importance of trust among our colleagues and peers, and the importance of creativity to bring new perspectives to complex problems for faculty, staff, and students alike.
Bachelor of Music in Performance | Expand performance and entrepreneurial skills, and develop public performance practice while preparing to enter the competitive music performance career marketplace. |
Bachelor of Music in Music Education | Develop teaching skills and techniques in preparation for a career as a certified music educator in either choral or instrumental music classrooms in Virginia. |
Bachelor of Arts in Music | Combine substantial study of music with another field in preparation for interdisciplinary careers such as music production, music business, arts management, and more. |
MFA in Theatre pedagogy/performance | The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with a concentration in pedagogy/performance is individually tailored to prepare early- to mid-career theatre professionals to enter the field of teaching at the university or college level |