Dr. Joshua Harris leads a workshop on analog synthesizers
Dr. Joshua Harris works with a student in the SArPA Studio
A piano student performs a senior recital in Mills Chapel
Tetrachord, a traditional Arab music ensemble, performed as part of the Gager Concert Series in October 2021
The performing arts major at Sweet Briar is strongly interdisciplinary, allowing students to pursue one area in great depth while encouraging collaboration with other performing arts as much as possible.
We recognize that students may be interested in specific disciplines, so the performing arts major has three tracks — dance, music and theatre. We also offer minors in dance, music, musical theatre and theatre.
Daisy's Harp 2017
Students performing with guest performer Tom Teasley (Credit: Sweet Briar College)
Visual code in Max for audio reactive video
Symposium on Korean Music, August 2022 (Credit: A E Thomas)
Symposium on Korean Music, August 2022 (Credit: A E Thomas)
Symposium on Korean Music, August 2022 (Credit: A E Thomas)
Symposium on Korean Music, August 2022 (Credit: A E Thomas)
Symposium on Korean Music, August 2022 (Credit: A E Thomas)
Symposium on Korean Music, August 2022 (Credit: A E Thomas)
Symposium on Korean Music, August 2022 (Credit: A E Thomas)
Students in Music in Global Context in a gamelan workshop on a field trip to University of Richmond, August 2022. (Credit: A E Thomas)
Students in Creative Practice for Wellbeing in a workshop on West African dance with guest artist Hilary Cissokho. (Credit: A E Thomas)
Students in Creative Practice for Wellbeing guest artist Diali Cissokho. (Credit: A E Thomas)
Students in Creative Practice for Wellbeing try out Appalachian square dance. (Credit: A E Thomas)
Join us for a concert of instrumental and vocal works by 19th-20th century composers performed by Bellezza Chamber Ensemble. Performers include Brian Mesko, guitarist; Dr. Samuel Wellman, piano; Alycia Hugo, flute; and Dr. John W. Hugo, tenor.
This event is free and open to the public.
(Photo by Ranurte)
January 23, 2025
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Mills Chapel
Join us for a music recital featuring Sweet Briar Music and Arts faculty. This event is free and open to the public.
During the Spring 2023 3-week term, two classes traveled together to Vienna to make connections between music, art, and philosophy. They saw operas, concerts of historical and contemporary music, and visited museums.
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It’s not every day that a composer’s style combines Philip Glass and Beck and yet, that’s exactly what music professor Joshua Harris does. And now, his creativity and innovation have been recognized by the Barlow Endowment at Brigham Young University: he’s been commissioned to compose a new piece for Hub New Music next year.
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Learn more about our ensembles and music facilities.
