Department Philosophy
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The Performing Arts Department recognizes that the arts are an integral component of all cultures. Faculty strive to support access for all students to a diverse experience in the performing arts that includes history and theory, as well as technical and performance contexts. A thorough and systematic program will help students develop the tools for self expression. Goals of the Performing Arts Department include fostering in students a lifetime appreciation of the performing arts while at the same time providing foundational skills for students who wish to pursue the performing arts in college.
Distinguishing Features:
- Core faculty who are themselves professional musicians, actors, and dancers
- Adjunct faculty drawn from West Chester and Temple Universities, Curtis Institute and elsewhere
- Frequent and varied performance opportunities, both on and off campus, including regional competitions
- Facilities that include a 550-seat fully equipped theater/performing space along with rehearsal and practice rooms
- Westtown’s Shoemaker Events Series which engages world-class performers whose visits to campus include student interaction
- Master classes with a variety of visiting artists
For specific course information, go to the Curriculum Guide