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Performing Arts Department

Performing Arts Department



Music Program

The Vincennes University Music Program offers many options tailored to your interests. Whether those interests lie in the fields of Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theory and Composition, Church Music, Music Business and Industry, and/or Music Therapy, we've got you covered. Learn to teach, perform, or simply take part in an ensemble. No matter the path you take, the VU Music Program can help prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution and provide you with the skills you need for further development and success.

Contact Information

Sharon S. Jackson
Performing Arts Department Director
Music Program Director
812-888-4435

Virgil Franklin
Audio Recording Program Director
812-888-4435




Music majors playing the xylophone

Music (A.S.)

Our music curriculum includes two years of music theory and ear training aural skills, piano, private lessons in your chosen area, music literature, and a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles. Many recital and performance opportunities exist, with a number of events occurring in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. At completion of this program, graduates will be trained in the required core music curriculum in order to pursue their baccalaureate degree at a transfer institution.
A male student adjusting some settings on a console in a recording studio

Music - Audio Recording (A.S.C.T.)

This comprehensive program is designed to provide core skills in all aspects of audio recording. Through hands-on experiences, students are taught the basics of microphone technique, signal flow and the mixing console, analog, digital, and hard disk recording devices, mixing and mastering multi-track recordings for the production of compact discs, and an introduction to the Pro Tools hard disk recording system. Musicianship basics in music theory, piano, and MIDI sequencing are also provided.

This program is also available as a one year certificate.

To see what we can do, visit us @ YouTube VUMusic YouTube logo





Theatre Program

The Vincennes University Theatre Arts program provides instruction in the theoretical, technical, interpretive, and performance aspects of theatre. Students will develop their acting, interpretation, and movement skills. At completion of the program, graduates will be trained in the aspects of general theatre and fully prepared to complete their baccalaureate degree at a transfer institution.

We are proud and humbled by the accomplishments of our alumni, such as Michelle Bombe (VU 83') who serves as the chair of the theatre department and residential costume designer at Hope College in Holland, Michigan and has been awarded the Kennedy Center Gold Medallion. READ MORE about Michelle Bombe's achievements. 

Contact Information

Kendra Clauser
Theatre Program Chair
812-888-4146




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Theatre Arts (A.S.)

The VU Theatre Program offers a two year associates of science degree in theatre. The program includes instruction in the theoretical, technical, interpretive, and performance aspects of theatre. Students will develop their acting, interpretation, and movement skills.

At completion of the program, graduates will be trained in the aspects of general theatre and fully prepared to complete their baccalaureate degree at a transfer institution.

To see what we can do, visit us @ YouTube VUTheatre YouTube logo



PASSIONATE FACULTY AND STAFF COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS

Receive personal attention from dedicated professionals with academic and industry experience

Music FACULTY/STAFF

Faculty Name/Position Faculty Email
Sharon S. Jackson - Performing Arts Director, Music Program Director, Director of Bands, Percussion, Concert Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble SJACKSON@VINU.EDU
Wade Baker - Brass, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble WADE.BAKER@VINU.EDU
Paul Blair - RSPAC Technical Director, Audio Recording PBLAIR@VINU.EDU
Virgil Franklin - Audio Recording Program Director, Audio Recording, Music Technology, ProTools, Guitar, Blues Ensemble, Music for the Elementary Teacher, Business of Entertainment VFRANKLIN@VINU.EDU
Joseph Jones - Guitar, Guitar Ensemble JOSEPH.JONES@VINU.EDU
H. Joyce Kim-Rohrer - Woodwinds, Woodwind Ensemble HKIM-ROHRER@VINU.EDU
Mark Snyder - Voice, Concert Choir, VU Connection MARK.SNYDER@VINU.EDU
Shelly Bitner - Voice, Music Appreciation, Introduction to World Music SHELLY.BITNER@VINU.EDU

THEATRE FACULTY/STAFF

Faculty Name/Position Faculty Email
Kendra Clauser - Theatre Program Chair, Acting, Directing, Playwrighting, Costumes, Makeup, Theatre Appreciation KCLAUSER@VINU.EDU
Illyanna Coy - Costume Shop Manager ILLYANNA.COY@VINU.EDU
Jaclyn Zimmerman - RSPAC Asst. Technical Director, Department Media/ Theatric Designer, Scene Shop Manager, Stagecraft           
JZIMMERMAN@VINU.EDU

DEPARTMENT STAFF

Faculty Name/Position Faculty Email
DeEtta Welte - RSPAC Manager, Piano, Accompanist DWELTE@VINU.EDU
Allison Davis - Secretary II



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