Department of Performing Arts

Prospective Students

Should you decide to attend Georgetown, you'll be getting a letter over the summer inviting you to the Performing Arts Open House where you can meet all of the student leaders and professional staff. The Open House is usually the day before classes begin.

Music at Georgetown University

The Music Program at Georgetown is distinctive for its emphasis on the study of the performing arts as both a creative activity within contemporary society and a cultural manifestation of multiculturalism in the American World. The Music Program consists of courses, degree programs, and a wide variety of student-run and professionally-led groups and ensembles operated by the Department of Performing Arts.

Music Degrees

The major in American Musical Culture is designed for students interested in pursuing careers and/or graduate study in: American studies, arts management, cultural criticism, entertainment law, media studies, music journalism or musicology. A minor in music is also offered. Read more about both the major in American Musical Culture and the minor.
 

Music Courses

We offer a wide range of academic courses in music history, criticism, theory, composition, media studies, recording technology and performance. View a complete list of courses.

Submission of Supplemental Music Materials

Applying to Georgetown? Interested in sending recordings of your performance or your resume directly to members of the music faculty? Read more about how to submit supplemental music materials.

Performing Groups

For students interested in performing music at Georgetown, there's a great variety of academic ensembles (which award college credit) and co-curricular groups (including student-run vocal groups and pep band). View a complete listing of ensemble offerings.

Music Lessons

Lessons are available to all students in most instruments through the Levine School of Music at its Northwest DC Campus (Upton Street).

Practice Rooms

Practice rooms are available. Students taking music lessons or enrolled in music courses are given first priority, but after the third week of the semester, rooms are available to all the performing arts students and then to the general student body. Please see our facilities page for more information.

Theater at Georgetown University

Theater Degrees

The major in Theater and Performance Studies includes a balance of creative and scholarly courses, as well as courses that explicitly integrate the two. For more info on both the major in Theater and Performance Studies and the minor, click here!

Theater Courses

For a complete list of courses click here!

Submission of Supplemental Theater Materials

Applying to Georgetown? Interested in sending recordings of your performance or your resume directly to members of the theater faculty? For more info about how to submit supplemental theater materials, click here!

Performing Groups

There are a number of ways to participate in theater at Georgetown. Perform. Design, Direct. Build. Work backstage. Write. Take your pick, and join us!

Theater and Performance Studies Program Season
Mask & Bauble Dramatic Society
Black Theatre Ensemble
Nomadic Theatre
Georgetown Players