Creators & Performers wanted
Pursue your creative passions in a faith-supportive environment.
Music
Music major or not, you can be part of a high-quality ensemble where you will have more face-time and training with your world-class director, more extraordinary musical experiences and performances, and more community and friends who share your passion of the power of music.
Art
Find your voice as an artist formally, skillfully, and with creativity. As you deepen your technical foundations, learn how to make a career with your craft. No starving artists here.
Design
Look around — almost everything we see was designed by an artist. Visual communication and literacy have never been more important than they are today, and opportunities for career success for graduates with a design degree are more promising than ever.
Theatre
Deliver ephemeral performances from our black box theatre to a dedicated fan base. As a member of Southern Virginia University’s theatre cast and crew, you will experience every part of a production and develop your talents at a professional level.
Apply for a Performance Scholarship
You can earn a Performance Scholarship to pursue your passion in art, design, music (band, choir, orchestra, etc.), theatre, and more—regardless of your major.
Live near the best in the nation.
With our close proximity to Washington D.C., you can easily access the National Gallery of Art, the Lincoln Center, or the Hirshorn Museum. And with a few additional hours of a drive, you could be in New York at the MOMA, the Guggenheim, or seeing a show on Broadway.
Watch
Restoration: An Expressions of Faith Concert
The Chamber Singer’s performance explored discipleship and the daily application of making and honoring covenants.
In the News
Moriah Salins’ Artistic Journey at Southern Virginia University
“I’m trying to make art my career and everything I do is feeding into it. It’s not all separate. All of my learning and everything that I do in music, philosophy, and everything else helps my art to become better.”
Link to news articleRead About Moriah’s Journey
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Showcasing Fine and Performing Art at the Hilltop Arts Festival
The Music, Art, Design, and Theatre programs at Southern Virginia University joined forces to host the Hilltop Arts Festival—a first-of-its-kind events showcasing student, alumni, and community members’ creative works throughout campus.
In the News
Bringing “Saint Joan” to Life in an Immersive Audience Experience
In an emotional performance on the life, legacy, and trial of Joan of Arc, Southern Virginia University Theatre provided their audience with a unique and immersive experience of George Bernard Shaw’s, “Saint Joan,” in honor of the hundred-year anniversary of the play.
In the News
Ensembles Perform at Carnegie Hall
Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers and Concert Chorale traveled to New York City to perform in concert in Carnegie Hall as part of the Manhattan Concert Productions’ “The Road Home.”