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The performing arts program is part of the College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Division. The emphasis in music is designed to provide students with a strong but flexible degree option. It involves more courses than a minor and focuses the student’s study in music within the performing arts major. It is responsive to students who want to perform and study music while also preparing for other career tracks or students who want to pursue a double major; this curriculum is situated within the context of a broader liberal arts background. Courses in the music curriculum are designed to strengthen student’s appreciation for music, skills in performance, musical literacy, research and arts advocacy. The music course of study will include skills to prepare for entry-level careers or further graduate study.
Flexible course of study Interdisciplinary with other areas in humanities Emphasis on individual performance skills Individualized attention with highly-qualified faculty with real-world performance experience Ensemble performance opportunities Tailored to student’s individual needs
A major in performing arts will strengthen student’s appreciation for music, skills in performance, musical literacy, research and arts advocacy.
This degree prepares students for graduate work and academic careers in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and composition, and for professional careers in music criticism, music librarianship, communications, music publishing, arts management and other wide-ranging areas of the music and arts industry.
Dr. John Eric Rutherford, Associate Professor of Music, serves as Director of Choral Music at the University of Pikeville.
Slade Presley Denman is the Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Pikeville.
Dr. Phillip Todd Westgate is Professor of Music and Program Coordinator for Music at the University of Pikeville. Dr. Westgate has taught and performed in higher education for 30 years as a professor, conductor, concert organist, pianist and collaborative pianist.
Dr. Steigerwalt serves as associate professor of Theatre and English, and coordinates the UPIKE theatre program. Jenna holds a PhD in English literature from Arizona State University, and an MFA in directing from the Shakespeare in Performance program at Mary Baldwin University in partnership with the American Shakespeare Center.
Q: What percent of students complete the program within 4 years?
A: 80% [program started enrolling student fall 2022]
Q: What percent of graduates are working/in graduate school 1 year after graduation?
A: Data will not be reported for privacy reasons when the number of students completing the program is fewer than five during this period.
Q: What percent of graduates are employed in Kentucky 5 years after graduation?
Q: What salary can a graduate expect to earn in Kentucky 5 years after graduation?
Q: What is the median loan debt for students completing this program?
Q: What percent of a graduate’s monthly salary will be used to repay his/her loan?