pARTicpate! in the Arts at Boston College
boston college arts council
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. On the back, you’ll find some specific information to get involved early!
Theatre Department
Chair: Scott Cummings
Theater Arts Center
www.bc.edu/theatre
An extensive course list in acting, directing, play-writing, 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 in that semester.
Music Department
Undergraduate Advisor: Jeremiah McGrann
Lyons Hall Room 407
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.
Bands Program
Director: Sebastian Bonaiuto
Conte Forum
www.bc.edu/bands
Award-winning instrumental and jazz ensemble (BC bOp!), University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and chamber music ensembles. The nationally renowned "Screaming Eagles" Marching Band and Pep Band perform for thousands of fans at Division I football, basketball, and hockey games.
Fine Arts Department
Chair: Jeffery Howe
Devlin Hall, Room 434
www.bc.edu/finearts
Majors and minors available in Art History, Film Studies (history, criticism/theory, filmmaking/editing), and Studio Art (painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, and digital technology). Space reserved for freshman in many classes. Student art work exhibits in Bapst Art Gallery, organized by the Art Club.
Note: A BC ID means free admission to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts!
McMullen Museum of Art
Director: Nancy Netzer
Devlin Hall
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. Look for information on openings and receptions.
English Department
Undergraduate Advisor: Treseanne Ainsworth
Carney Hall
www.bc.edu/english
Creative writing courses in fiction, poetry, and cretive non-fiction. English majors meeting certain requirements can declare a concentration in creative writing. Other opportunities to get involved include Poetry and Fiction Days, lecture series, student literary publication, and the English Association.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE
The ensembles listed 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 (see below).
| Group Name | Contact |
| BC bOp! Instrumental & Vocal Jazz Ensemble | bands@bc.edu 617-552-3018 |
| Chamber Music Society | Sandra Hebert 617-552-1765 |
| Flute Choir | Judy Grant 2-4843 |
| Improvisation Workshops | Erik Kniffen 2-4843 |
| Irish Traditional Music Ensembles | irish@bc.edu
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| Irish Dance | Meghan Allen allenml@bc.edu |
| “Screaming Eagles” Marching Band | www.bc.edu/jointheband |
| Popular Styles Ensemble | Erik Kniffin 2-4843 |
| Symphonic Band | bands@bc.edu 617-552-3018 |
| Symphony Orchestra | John Finney 2-4305 finneyj@bc.edu |
| University Chorale | Chorale Office 2-4306 |
| University Wind Ensemble | bands@bc.edu 617-552-3018 |
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.
STUDENT PROGRAMS OFFICE
Maloney Hall, Suite 242
Telephone: 617-552-3480
Email: spo@bc.edu
www.bc.edu/spo
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.