pARTicipate in the Arts at Boston College!

A special welcome to all freshmen and new students!
So many opportunities to participate in the arts at BC! Take advantage of all that BC has to offer. Below you will find brief descriptions and contact information for the various arts departments and opportunities at BC for your reference throughout the year. There is also some specific information to get involved early!

This web page contains lists of Academic Departments and Arts Programs, as well as schedules for auditions and links to web pages for further information.

Boston College Arts Council -- www.bc.edu/arts

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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS and ARTS PROGRAMS

Bands Program
Director: Sebastian Bonaiuto
Conte Forum
617-552-3018
www.bc.edu/bands

Award winning instrumental and vocal jazz ensemble (BC bOp!), University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and chamber music ensembles. Nationally recognized marching and pep bands perform at division one football, basketball, and hockey games

English Department
Chair: Mary Crane
Carney Hall
617-552-3735
www.bc.edu/english

Creative writing courses in fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
Student-run literary journals include Stylus, and Naked Singularity.

Fine Arts Department
Chair: John Michalczyk
Devlin Hall Room 434
617-552-4295
www.bc.edu/finearts

Major or minor in Art History, Film Studies, and Studio Art (painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, filmmaking, and digital technology). Space reserved for freshmen in many classes.
Student art work exhibits in Bapst Art Gallery, organized by the Art Club.
NOTE: your BC ID gives you free admission to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts!

McMullen Museum of Art
Director: Nancy Netzer
Devlin Hall
617-552-8587
www.bc.edu/artmuseum

Rotating exhibitions of world class art, as well as a select permanent collection. Museum is free! Opportunities for internships and volunteer work.

Music Department
Chair: T. Frank Kennedy, S.J.
Lyons Hall Room 407
617-552-4843
www.bc.edu/music

Courses in theory and composition, in the history and current trends of both Western and non-Western music, and lessons in performance. Vocal and instrumental performing ensembles in various musical styles.

Theater Department
Chair: Dr. John Houchin
Robsham Theater Arts Center 617-552-4612
www.bc.edu/theatre

An extensive course list in acting, directing, playwriting, design, education, and management. Dance classes in ballet, choreography, sacred dance, and more. The University Theater presents six major productions per year. Auditions take place early in each semester for all productions that semester.

General Meeting for all interested in theater: Tuesday, September 6 at 4:30 PM in Robsham Theater

An opportunity for new students to become familiar with the Theatre Department, get information about the productions for the current year, and hear representatives speak from most of the student theater organizations at Boston College. Auditions for fall productions will take place the following weekend, and information will be distributed at this meeting.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION and PERFORMANCE

The ensembles listed in the table below are professionally-directed.
Student-run organizations include a cappella groups, improvisational theater and comedy troupes, dance organizations, literary organizations, and more. Information about these can be found through the Office of the Dean for Student Development:

OFFICE of the DEAN for STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

21 Campanella Way, Suite 212
617-552-3470
email: odsd@bc.edu

www.bc.edu/odsd

Many student clubs and organizations in the performing, visual, and literary arts. Auditions for various dance and music groups take place during the first weeks of September.

Directory of student clubs & organizations -- many arts groups:
www.bc.edu/offices/odsd/student-prog/clubs/clubdirectory/

GROUP	REHEARSAL/CLASS TIME (All P.M.)	AUDITION OR PLACEMENT	CONTACT
BC bOp! Vocal & Instrumental Jazz Ensemble	Sun 5:00-6:30 Wed 4:30-6:00	Vocal - 9/5, 9/6, 9/7 Instrumental - 9/6, 9/10	bands@bc.edu Bands Office 552-3018
Chamber Music Society	Varies	Audition for placement; organizational meeting during 2nd week of classes	Sandra Hebert 552-1765
Flute Choir	Mon 8:00-9:30	Check with Music Dept	Judy Grant 552-4843
Improvisation Workshops	Mon 6:00 and 7:00 PM	Audition for placement; check with Music Dept	Erik Kniffen 2-4843
Irish Traditional Music Ensembles	Irish Dance - Wed 6:30 Tin Whistle - Tues 6:30 Irish Fiddle - Tues 6:30	Come to class first week - Lyons 409	Seamus Connolly 552-0490
Madrigal Singers	Mon 6:30-8:30	Check with Music Dept	Jean Meltaus 552-4843
"Screaming Eagles" Marching Band	Band Camp - 8/22-9/1 Tues/Thurs 7:00-10:00	Rolling Registration; first come, first served	www.bc.edu/jointheband Bands Office 552-3018
Popular Styles Ensemble	Wed 7:30-9:00	Check with Music Dept	Erik Kniffin 552-4843
Symphonic Band	Mon 7:00-9:30	None	bands@bc.edu Bands Office 552-3018
Symphony Orchestra	Mon 6:30-8 Wed 6-7:30	During week of Sept. 11. Prepare a solo work and be prepared to play scales	John Finney 552-4305 finneyj@bc.edu
University Chorale	Women - Mon 4:30-6 Men - Tues 4:30-6 Everyone - Thurs 4:30-6	Sept 11-13 in afternoons - no preparation required	Chorale Office 552-4306
Voices of Imani Gospel Choir	Tues/Thurs 6:30-8:30	Voice placement tests during rehearsals	Hubert Walters 552-3238
Wind Ensemble	Mon, Fri 4:30-5:30	Contact the director to schedule an audition bonaiuto@bc.edu	bands@bc.edu Bands Office 552-3018

NOTE: Individual Lessons available in voice, piano, guitar, strings, winds, brass, etc.
For credit or non-credit. All levels accepted. Contact the Music Department before Drop/Add ends.

BOSTON COLLEGE ARTS FESTIVAL

Thursday-Saturday, April 26-28, 2007
Volunteers and Interns needed for this major university event. Visit www.bc.edu/artsfestival for more information. Express interest and/or direct questions to arts@bc.edu or 617-552-4935.

www.bc.edu/arts