Performing arts have a long-standing heritage at Mount St Joseph University
and we are proud to expand performing arts opportunities.
In addition to music-specific major and minor program offerings, performance opportunities in Theatre Lab, University Band & Orchestra, and University Singers are available to ALL students from any major or program. Students involved in these groups can apply to qualify for an award of up to $1,000 a year off tuition. Contact Mark McCafferty at mark.mccafferty@msj.edu for details.
THEATRE ARTS
MSJ Theatre Arts produces fully staged productions throughout the year, as well as staged readings and showcases. This ensemble of actors, designers, technicians, and crew work together bringing to life stories,plays, and musicals from the classic to the contemporary.
Throughout the year, we enjoy guest artists and workshops to add to the overall theatre experience. Attending theatre productions at local theatres such as Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre, the Know Theatre, and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is also an integral part of our experience.
Contact Michaelann Kelley at michaelann.kelley@msj.edu for details.
MSJ BANDS
In addition to music specific major and minor programs, musical experience opportunities are available for ALL students to audition as performers in MSJ Bands.
University Band performs four concerts per year, in the University Theatre. Performances can also occur at athletic events and graduation ceremonies. There can be other ensemble opportunities including drumline, pep band, steel drum band, and jazz band.
Contact Mark McCafferty at Mark.McCafferty@msj.edu for details.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra: String players attending MSJ are eligible to perform with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, an offsite (Seton High School Theater) community orchestra that typically draws between 600 and 1,000 person audiences. Course credit is available.
Contact Mark McCafferty at Mark.McCafferty@msj.edu for details.
UNIVERSITY SINGERS
The University Singers perform four concert per year in the Mater Dei Chapel and at special community events. Additional performance opportunities include Chamber Singers, MSJ ACAP (pop a cappella), and Student Mass.
Contact David Castillo at David.Castillo@msj.edu for details.
Want to Perform at MSJ?
Submit the form below and one of our performing arts directors will be happy to reach out to you and share all of the information about MSJ performing arts, including potential award opportunities.
