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Theater and Music

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Student players on state at Minneapolis College

Located in the midst of Minneapolis's vibrant fine arts community, Minneapolis College has many opportunities for students interested in music and theater. Students involved in our performing arts programs are able to work with faculty members who are both experienced instructors and practicing artists. Most of these offerings are available for both credit or non-credit participation. Community members who are not currently Minneapolis College students may participate through Continuing Education.

Music

If you are looking for a musical ensemble to perform with, consider our Choir or Jazz Ensemble. Our diverse student population is reflected in our global and multicultural approach to music. Students may register for credit by using the listed course designators (such as MUSL 1330) or may participate without credit by contacting the appropriate director, listed below the ensemble descriptions.

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Jazz Ensemble

Know your way around a band or rhythm section instrument? Interested in improvisation? Minneapolis College Jazz Ensemble is a performing ensemble focused on collaboration, creativity, and the joy of making music.

For more information about the instrumental ensembles, contact the director: Joel Sundseth.

Choir

The Minneapolis College, College Choir (MUSC 1310) is made up of members of the Minneapolis College community who love to sing. No previous musical background is required for membership in this chorus, and there is no need to audition. All you need is a willingness to work hard, a love of music, and a desire to sing with others.

For more information about the choirs, contact the director: Elizabeth Pauly.

Theater

If theater is your interest, let the stage be your learning lab. Experience the exhilaration of performing on three different stages—proscenium, thrust stage or black box—as part of the program’s faculty-directed productions each year. Minneapolis College is in the heart of a vibrant theater community that includes multiple stages, including the internationally acclaimed Guthrie Theater.

Minneapolis is known as being second to New York in live theater and is the third-largest theater market after New York and Chicago.

There are countless opportunities at Minneapolis College and in Minneapolis for acting, directing, designing or going to see productions. We have two Main stage productions each year on campus, where our students creatively collaborate with faculty, community members and artists-in-residence.

For more information about Theater Programs, contact Brian Grandison.