Vocal Music

          • The Midland University Choir

• Our largest mixed group choral ensemble

• The Midland University Choir performs at churches, large concerts, and travels on a “Choir Tour” every other year

          • Clef

• A small and carefully selected mixed a cappella vocal group.

• Clef takes direction from groups that appear on NBC’s “The Sing Off”.

• Tight harmonies, beatboxing, and unique vocal arrangements.

          • The Midland University Male Ensemble

• Inspired by our very own Fremont Pathfinders Chorus, our male ensemble performs at special events on and off campus throughout the year.

          • EPIC

• Not quite Glee and not quite Show Choir, somewhere in between

• EPIC is designed for students with various majors and time availability and covers a broad spectrum of music.

• Performances at events such as: “Midland U’s Got Talent”, and the Homecoming Bash

• Students help to create the curriculum, schedule, and have a large part in the arranging and composition of each performance piece. 

          • Vocal Training

• Class voice and private voice lessons are a wonderful way to continue training, or develop confidence in vocal performance

• Students perform in end of semester recitals

          • Individual Voice Performance Opportunities

• We love giving our cast members the chance to share what they’ve been learning. We host several performances and events where students are encouraged to share their individual gifts and talents.

          • COMING SOON!

• Our students help us to lead the charge. This list is what they’ve recently shared with us that they’d like to help initiate.

•  Midland University Girls Vocal Group

•  Midland University Show Choir

•  Song Writers Club

•  Recording Opportunities

Instrumental Music

          • The Midland University Band

• Our largest instrumental ensemble

• The Midland University Band performs at a variety of athletic events, concerts, and campus events

• The band focuses on a variety of music: rock, jazz, pop, classical

• The Midland University Band is made up of students who have a passion for music but love to operate in a casual atmosphere.

          • Jazz and Rock Ensembles

• We are currently seeking talented instrumentalists who play the following:

•  Electric Guitar

•  Percussion

•  Electric Bass Guitar

•  Saxophone

•  Trombone

•  Keyboard/Piano

•  Trumpet

          • Small Instrumental Ensembles

• Small groups are brought together and given the opportunity to perform at various special events and concerts. Winds, strings, horns, etc. 

Theatre

     • Theatre Ensembles/Shows

• We host a variety of plays, musicals, and one-acts in which students can engage both as a performer or on the technical team

• For our current season of shows, please visit our “2012/2013 Events Calendar Page” 

Events Calendar

     • Short Attention Span

• Our very own improvisational group, in similar fashion to ABC’s hilarious, “Who’s Line is it Anyway”

• SAS makes audiences laugh at a variety of special events on and off campus

     • Theatre Classes/Workshops

• Various classes in acting, technical training, etc.

• Special workshops throughout the year, at times with arts professionals

     • Alpha Psi Omega

• National honorary theatre society

     • Individual Theatrical Opportunities

• We encourage students to explore all aspects of the theatre including: directing, playwriting, scene work, technical advancements, costuming, hair and make-up, stage directing, set design, sound, lights, etc.

ARTS Management Opportunities

          • ARTS Student Leadership Council

• Peer nominated and elected, this council is tasked to represent the various groups of ARTS students.

          • ARTS Tech Team

• Learn how to program a lighting board, run sound, create a set, manage a stage, or to call cues for a show. Great skills to learn and apply throughout life.

          • ARTS Work Studies

• Opportunities for students to work on campus in the arts.

          • ARTS Event Planners

• Student graphic designers, event coordinators, volunteer coordinators, artist relation managers, finance managers. Students who engage in planning and executing ARTS events have hands-on opportunities to develop their skills and resumes while on campus.

          • The “A” Team

• This group of students is carefully cast to represent the ARTS at Midland at special promotional events in front of alumni, prospective students, and the general public. Recent events include:

•  College World Series

•  Channel Three’s Morning Blend TV Show

•  Elkhorn Days and John C Fremont Days

•  YA Summer Camp

•  NMEA All State Convention

•  Talent Scouting

Worship Arts

• We have a variety of opportunities for students to share their gifts for the Glory of God, in our Savior Christ, Jesus’ name.

•  Chapel Worship Team-

Meets weekly on campus

•  Travel Worship Team–

This team will work closely with the Director of Church Relations and travel to various area churches to share music and the gospel.

•  Westside Church Worship Team –

Westside hosts a satellite campus at Midland University on Sunday mornings and is seeking musicians from Midland to join their worship team

•  Various student led worship groups –

Students can make a difference and share the gospel in ways that create large Kingdom impact!

Dance

• A dream to dance.

We are currently seeking talented dancers who would like to help upstart a Midland dance program while on scholarship for four years. Styles to include:

•  Modern

•  Hip Hop

•  Jazz

•  Tap