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College of Arts, Education & Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
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Art concentrations are offered in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, and art education

Music studies include performance, theory/composition, musical theatre, piano pedagogy, and music education

A variety of performance opportunities enhance studio-based studies in theatre and dance

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VAPA programs are designed to develop your expertise, challenge your creativity, and fuel your passion for the arts!

Art concentrations are offered in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, and art education.

Music studies include performance, theory and composition, pianoÌýpedagogy, and music education.

Theater and danceÌýoffer aÌývariety of performance opportunities to enhance studio-based studies.

To find out more about our wide array of programs,Ìýcome visit usÌýin Biedenharn Hall (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ campus map) or contact VAPA at 318-342-3811.

Dr. BratcherDr. Nicholas Bratcher
Director
School of Visual and Performing Arts
bratcher@ulm.edu

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Recent VAPA News

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Foundation honors Sharon Griffith Turrentine for creation of $2 million super endowed chair

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Foundation held a reception on April 9, 2025, to celebrate the creation of the Sharon Griffith Turrentine Super Endowed Chair in the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The $2 million endowment was made possible by a $1,000,000 generous donation from Sharon Griffith Turrentine and her husband, David Turrentine. The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Foundation added matching funds of $200,000 and submitted a competitive proposal to the Louisiana Board of Regents Sponsored Program for a match of $800,000. The endowment will provide funding for the expansion of educational opportunities in the School of Visual and Performing Arts.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Percussion Ensemble and Bayou Steel present upcoming concerts

Descriptionº¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ School of Visual & Performing Arts premier percussion ensembles, Bayou Steel and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Percussion Ensemble (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµPE), are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated Spring semester concerts. These captivating events promise to bring evenings of incredible talent, infectious energy, and exciting arrangements of tunes audience members may know and love.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ School of VAPA presents Little Shop of Horrors, Mar. 27-30

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) presents the musical Little Shop of Horrors, March 27-30, at Brown Auditorium, 4001 Desiard St., on the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ campus. Show times for Thursday, March 27, through Saturday, March 29, are 7:00 p.m. The show will close with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 30. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ faculty and staff. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ students get in free with ID. Tickets are available online at https://bit.ly/ulm_little_shop or at the door prior to each performance.

•ÌýÌýFight Song [mp3]

•ÌýÌýAlma Mater [mp3]

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