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Performing Arts – Music & Theatre Arts Programs

  • Whether you’re an actor, singer, guitarist, drummer, set designer, keyboardist, brass or woodwind player, MHCC’s respected Performing Arts program has exciting opportunities to help start or advance your journey as a musician, actor or stage technician. You’ll work closely with our dedicated faculty and enjoy numerous performance opportunities, master classes and clinics conducted by nationally recognized artists. Our students learn to explore, to innovate, to problem-solve and to push the boundaries of their creative expression.

    Upcoming Music Festival Applications


    Performing Arts Events Schedule

  • Contact a Performing Arts Faculty Adviser:

    Contact Information

    MUSIC
    Kevin Lambert
    503-491-6024
    Kevin.Lambert@mhcc.edu
    Office AC 2130  

    Dan Davey
    503-491-7010
    Daniel.Davey@mhcc.edu
    Office AC 2129


    THEATRE ARTS
    Mace Archer
    503-491-6970
    Mace.Archer@mhcc.edu
    Office AC2135

    Daryl Harrison-Carson
    503-491-7159
    Daryl.Harrison@mhcc.edu
    Office AC2133

  • Music Program

     Our vibrant curriculum is designed to give students the knowledge and tools they need to become better musicians and transfer successfully into a four-year program.

    Getting Started - Music

     MHCC music  program are open entry programs. We welcome students of all abilities and experience levels. To register follow this simple 3-step process.

    Music Ensembles

     We offer a diverse variety of performance opportunities to all students interested in discovering and advancing their musical abilities: symphonic and chamber choir, symphonic band, orchestra, jazz band and small combos.

    Theatre Arts Curriculum

     Our program provides coursework for students seeking careers in theatre both onstage and behind the scenes as well as opportunities for non-majors to participate in our annual stage productions.

    Theatre Arts Technician – Designer Curriculum

     The Theatre Arts Technician-Designer curriculum is geared to students who wish to specialize in the planning, design and execution of theatrical scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup and stage management.
    Professional Theatre Technician Curriculum

    Professional Theatre Technician Curriculum

    The Theatre Arts Professional Technician curriculum is geared to students who wish to specialize in the planning, design and execution of theatrical scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup and stage management.

    Technical Theatre Curriculum

    Technical Theatre Curriculum

    The Technical Theatre CPCC program trains students in theatrical and live entertainment events focusing on employment as part of a production team.

    Getting Started - Theatre

     MHCC theatre program are open entry programs. We welcome students of all abilities and experience levels. To register follow this simple 3-step process

    2016-17 Season & Auditions

     Auditions for our theatre productions and improv group are open to all students. Annual productions include a winter musical, a studio theatre ensemble project and a children's show. Our improve group performs year-round. Dates for upcoming auditions to be announced soon.

    Planning to Transfer?

     Graduates of the Performing Arts programs can continue their studies at public and private four-year colleges and universities throughout the country. Your faculty program adviser can sit down and talk to you about a choosing a school that matches your needs, goals and budget.