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Music & Theatre Department

Singer. Actor. Music Educator. Instrumentalist. Director. Designer.

Welcome to the UAFS Music & Theatre Department!

The Department of Music and Theatre at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has degree programs designed to prepare you for your career. Performance opportunities abound — our student-artists present more than 100 performances a year — yet we maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio so each individual gets the support and guidance they need to thrive.

We offer academic programs in music education and music as a liberal art with concentrations in vocal or instrumental music and a theatre minor with concentrations in acting/directing or design. Our innovative teaching methods combine advanced theory with hands-on practice. Every year UAFS Music and Theatre students represent our department at competitions and festivals across the country. Their continued success on the national stage speaks both to the hard work of our students and the quality of our programs.

Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized scholars and artists who are deeply committed to your education, helping you hone your craft with a discerning eye toward the future. You will be introduced to the many career fields available to you so that your education can be tailored to your professional goals. For the future artist and craftsperson, the aspiring technician and teacher: Whatever your passion, we’ll help pave your path.

 

Summer Camps

Summer is almost here! The UAFS Department of Music and Theatre faculty and staff are back and have a summer of great music camps planned.

Theatre Facilities

Theatre at UAFS is housed in the Breedlove Building. Facilities include Breedlove Auditorium, a control booth, two large dressing rooms, a scene shop, and more.

Ensembles

The instrumental, jazz, and vocal ensembles all have exemplary reputations for their performances throughout Arkansas and Oklahoma.

 

Dr. Andrew DeBoer

 

B.A. in Music

UAFS is a regional leader in music education, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Music that combines a comprehensive understanding of the field with focused study in instrumental or vocal performance. Music majors can customize their degree to fit their personal career goals, whether aiming for performance, education, or another exciting path in the music industry. Music Degree Details

B.M.E. - Instrumental

The Bachelor of Music Education program combines a professional faculty with a challenging curriculum to develop the competencies necessary for a successful career as a music educator. The B.M.E. is offered with two areas of concentration – instrumental or vocal – and prepares students for K-12 music certification in Arkansas. Instrumental Music Education Degree Details

B.M.E. - Vocal

Music helps students express themselves in ways the written or spoken word does not. Research has shown that music students score better on tests, have higher abstract reasoning skills, and experience less test or performance anxiety. The B.M.E. program prepares students to teach music in kindergarten through 12th grade and to offer private instruction. Vocal Music Education Degree Details

Music

This 22-hour minor provides students with instruction in the core subjects of the music degree. Students may participate in music ensembles and receive private instruction in their chosen instrument. Music Minor Plan

Theatre

This 20-hour minor helps you develop public speaking skills and the ability to work as part of a group and meet deadlines, skills employers look for in candidates. The minor is a structured selection of courses through which you can enrich your academic preparation with valuable communication skills, and it complements any major by broadening your academic experience. Theatre Minor Plan

Mission

The Music Program at UAFS educates and prepares music students for productive lives as teachers, performers, scholars, and citizens. The artist/scholar faculty promotes an approach that is both musician-focused and person-focused while encouraging innovation, diversity, and service.

Vision

The Music Program at UAFS will be an ethnically, culturally, and musically diverse community uniquely positioned to graduate versatile artists and educators who will excel within and beyond the discipline of music.

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