Music and Theatre

Nurturing the artist within you.

Areas of Study

With a curriculum that combines theory with practical work, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students graduate polished and professional, ready for a lifetime in the performing arts.

Music
Music Therapy
Music Therapy Equivalency Distance
Music Therapy Equivalency Campus
Theatre Minor
Master of Arts in Music Therapy
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Auditions

For prospective music and music therapy students.
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Ensembles

Opportunities to gain experience.
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Arts and Culture

Learn the arts by experiencing it.
2019 MOP Award winner Madeline DeBaun

Musician of Promise Scholarship

Empowering the next generation of excellent musicians.

Music and Theatre at SMWC

Music speaks to the soul. Express yourself and reach out to others with a music education from SMWC.

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Auditions

Start your musical journey today.

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Our Faculty and Staff

We are experts and artists in music or theatre.

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Tracy Richardson

Dean of Graduate Therapy and Counseling Programs

Tracy Richardson

John McIntyre

Professor of Music, Director of SMWC Band

John McIntyre

Michael Boswell

Associate Professor of Music, Director of SMWC Choirs

Michael Boswell

Sharon Boyle

Associate Professor of Music Therapy, Undergraduate Music Therapy Program Coordinator, Department Chair

Sharon Boyle

Ron Maurey

Instructor of Music

Ron Maurey

Larisa McHugh

Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, MTED Program Coordinator

Larisa McHugh

James Chesterson

Adjunct Instructor, Director of Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra

James Chesterson

Karen Crispin

Theatre Director

Karen Crispin

Anthony Dinkel

Technical Director and Stage Manager

Anthony Dinkel

Shala Ingle

Administrative Assistant

Shala Ingle

“My experience, so far, has been very eye-opening. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge not only in music therapy but also in music itself. I’ve really grown as a musician as well as a student.”

– Jacob, music therapy major

We want to see you succeed. This is why a variety of scholarships are available for music students to help make college affordable. Be sure to check them out!

The Department of Music and Theatre is housed within the beautiful Conservatory of Music, built in 1913. As a student, you’ll enjoy the marble stairwells, spacious practice rooms with large windows, historic 750-seat Cecilian Auditorium, state-of-the-art piano lab, and music technology lab.

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Master of Arts in Music Therapy

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