MIDLAND UNIVERSITY
DEDICATED TO OUR CRAFT x DEVOTED TO THE EXPERIENCE
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Midland Arts
The choice to pursue a college degree at Midland University is the start of an extraordinary chapter. That experience is not limited to the classroom, but encourages a sense of community and nurtures your talents in the arts. Within the arts department, you can participate in as many programs as you desire, creating a tailored experience in an environment that you will feel the impact of for the rest of your life.
Welcome to Midland Arts, where we are:
DEDICATED TO OUR
Not only have our directors spent decades learning their craft, they have spent decades living, refining, and perfecting their craft. And we want to give you the opportunity to learn from them. Our expert professionals are eager to meet you where you’re at and help you see your limitless potential.
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Our department understands that PEOPLE are what truly matter in any collaborative space. We are committed to fostering an environment that will help students feel welcomed, heard, and accomplished while making lifelong memories along the way.
As an Arts student, you receive a truly special collegiate experience uniquely catered to your individual interests and future dreams. Continue to explore all of our offerings, and we hope to welcome you to Warrior Nation soon.
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CHOOSE YOUR AREA
Arts Scholarship Areas
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Choose which scholarship area within the Arts best suits your talent, career path, or passion! This will be your primary area in the Arts. While scholarships are offered based on a student’s primary area, students are also encouraged to be involved as many areas of the arts as they would like!
Total scholarship amounts are determined through the audition process, however, students are guaranteed a starting amount based on their GPA. This starting amount is called their Base Award. Look for your GPA below to see what your minimum guaranteed scholarship amount would be. All scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
Vocal Music
Are you looking to continue to share your voice with the world? Take part in our fun, welcoming, and talented Vocal Music program at Midland University.
Receive a scholarship to sing in the university choir, perform in our contemporary a capella ensemble, The Clef Dwellers, or in our vocal jazz ensemble, The BlueNotes! By being involved in our Vocal Music scholarship area, you also travel around the country during our annual Choir Tour!
SCHOLARSHIP AREA HIGHLIGHTS
In our three ensembles, University Choir, Clef Dwellers, and BlueNotes, singers can experience everything from classic choral pieces to contemporary a cappella and vocal jazz
Students have opportunities to travel with the choir locally and nationally.
Warriors in Clef Dwellers and BlueNotes have opportunities to perform at different local venues and on campus events.
Our vocal music department connects Warriors from many different interest areas and majors across campus.
Joel Johnston Director of Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Our Instrumental Music program is crafted to be inclusive and welcoming to all students who wish to participate. Our faculty and staff meet you at your skill level and push you to perform to your highest potential. We believe building your repertoire is important, so we play literature spanning over four centuries while remaining relevant through technological resources and cutting-edge music.
SCHOLARSHIP AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Established in 1925, the Midland University Band has been a rich part of campus life for nearly a century. Membership is open to all students and represents a true cross-section of the Midland University student population.
The bands at Midland University provide growth opportunities for their members through participation in performances of the highest level. In addition to the Concert Band, students can also express themselves in our jazz ensemble, small groups, and pit orchestra.
Dr. Patrick Fortney Director of Instrumental Music
Technical Arts
Are you naturally drawn to the ‘back of the house’ functions of arts productions? Midland Arts has the opportunity for you to receive a scholarship if you’re interested in stage management, sound design, lighting design, costume design, set design, set construction, and producing! We meet you where you are in your skill sets and work to give you the experience you need to be competitive in the arts world after graduation.
SCHOLARSHIP AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Student Technicians have opportunities to work in various areas of the arts including theatrical performances, dance recitals, concerts, and more.
Midland University offers a B.A. in Arts Management for students that want to craft a career in the tech world. Students who are aspiring stage managers, event planners, company managers, or producers will graduate with a wide variety of technical skills to support their careers and their resumes.
Jerry R. Ditter Director of Technical Arts
Theatre
Want to stay in the spotlight? Our Theatre hosts a 4 to 6 mainstage show season ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary. There is no limit to your involvement, even in your first semester! We also have opportunities for student-directed projects such as one-acts, mainstage shows, and more!
SCHOLARSHIP AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Get on the stage as early as your first year! We cast based on who is right for each role, not on seniority.
Opportunity to experience different areas of the theatre department such as acting, directing, technical arts, and production through oneacts and student productions.
Step out of your comfort zone by joining our campus improv group: S.A.S (Short Attention Span).
Become a part of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society.
Dan P. Hays Director of Theatre
Art & Design
Create a unique and fulfilling path by exploring your creative side through drawing, painting, graphic design, sculpting, and more! You will also participate in our Blank Space Art Hub (art club), design contests, art walks, and other fantastic opportunities to showcase your work and engage with fellow artists.
SCHOLARSHIP AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Art & Design students pursue their specific and unique take on art, and the Art & Design scholarship can also be tailored to the student's specific interest from digital design to studio work.
Blank Space Art Hub seeks out and creates projects on campus and in the Fremont and Omaha area, using art as a connector for neighborhoods, organizations and communities.
Art & Design students have the opportunity to display their artwork in the Musbach Kimmel Gallery on campus.
Katy Jones Associate Professor of Art & Design
Q2
What's your favorite part about the Midland Arts department?
My favorite part about Midland Arts is the culture and relationships that are fostered in this department. I have formed some of my closest friendships through Midland Arts. This department is also a highly supportive atmosphere where a multitude of opportunities are open for you to explore.
How have you grown during your time with Midland Arts?
I've been presented with so many opportunities to build my confidence. I remember how timid I was when I first got to campus but after things like One-Acts or different auditions, I can see how much I've changed and I love it.
Q3
What
advice would you give to someone looking into college?
College can be very intimidating but Midland made it easy because it feels like home... For anyone on their college search, I recommend choosing a school that makes you feel comfortable and included like Midland did for me!
Arts Degree Programs ArtsManagement|Classof2018
Arts Management
Imagine combining your passion for the arts with the business skills you need to thrive in the professional world. With an Arts Management degree, you can do just that!
Whether you dream of running your own arts organization, managing top-tier productions, or exploring your own performance career, this major prepares you to succeed in both the arts and business worlds.
What You'll Learn:
Business courses that matter like marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and grant writing designed specifically for careers in the arts.
Arts courses that YOU choose based on your passion, whether it’s visual arts, theatre, technical arts, or music.
Hands-on experience through internships, where you'll apply everything you’ve learned in real-world settings.
Specialize Your Degree! Choose from concentrations like Art & Design, Theatre, Vocal Performance, or Interdisciplinary Studies, and shape your degree around what excites you the most.
Why settle for just one path when you can have the best of both worlds? Start your journey with an Arts Management degree and open doors to endless opportunities in the arts and beyond!
“Take advantage of every opportunity to find hands-on experience whether it’s working on a production, doing an internship, or volunteering at events. The Arts Management program at Midland gives you a chance to understand both the creative and business sides of the performing arts, all within an incredibly supportive community.”
PATRICKHAYS
Music Education Certification
MusicEdCertification|Classof2017
“Through Midland’s world-class education classes and wonderful and inspiring music staff, I felt prepared to enter my career. My first few years of teaching would not have been nearly as successful without the training and lessons I learned through the Music Education program as well as the ensembles and other activities at Midland.”
Get ready for a rewarding career as a music educator! Our faculty has a combined 131 years of Elementary and Secondary Music Education experience. Small class sizes, individual attention, and emphasis on practical experiences will prepare you for the “real world” of teaching. Opportunities include early field-based experiences, conducting and running sectionals with University ensembles, jobshadows with current teaching professionals at festivals and contests, attending NMEA convention, and taking part in a vibrant student-led Music Ed chapter. This practical approach is built on a solid foundation of applied lessons, keyboard and aural skills, theory, music history, and conducting. You receive the full requirements of a Music Ed. certification that you would at any university, plus the unique experiences and individual attention of a small college that can help you stand out from the crowd during the interview process.
More information about the Music PK-12 Field Endorsement and the Vocal Music PK-12 Subject Endorsement is available in the Academic Catalog on our website.
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