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Learn to

play. lead. sing. perform.

4+1 = your master's degree

Go farther, faster! At JBU, our Accelerated Master's Program lets you finish your undergraduate music degree and master's degree in just five years — saving you money and setting you up for even more success.

Facilities & tools of the trade

Students have access to practice rooms and performance areas in the Berry Performing Arts Center, including the computer-MIDI lab, the Yamaha keyboard lab, the JBU recording studio, and a music library.

The Berry Performing Arts Center (BPAC) is home to our 500-seat Herklotz Auditorium with modern, innovative acoustic technology as well as a full orchestra pit and a 1,500-square-foot performance area. The BPAC is equipped with a superior sound system and extensive theatrical lighting for orchestral concerts, choral concerts, theatrical productions, lectures, chapel services, and more. The advanced technological capabilities and large seating capacity of the BPAC provide a versatile and adaptable atmosphere suitable for almost any occasion.

Contact us

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Annette Funk

Administrative assistant and Community Arts Academy coordinator

afunk@jbu.edu

479.524.7154

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Josiah Wallace

Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre

jwallace@jbu.edu

479.524.7257

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Liesl Dromi

Chair, Department of Music & Theatre, Assistant Professor of Music

ldromi@jbu.edu

479.524.7265

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Lisa Auten

Assistant Professor of Music

lauten@jbu.edu

479.524.7152

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Connor Young

Director of Worship Arts & Pastoral Care

cyoung@jbu.edu

479.524.7461

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Seung-Won Cho

Assistant Professor of MusicMusic and Theatre

scho@jbu.edu

479.524.7194

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Peter Rexford

AVL Music & Theater Specialist

prexford@jbu.edu

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Bear Klenda

Director of AVL ServicesInformation Technology Svcs

bklenda@jbu.edu

479.524.7383

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Jonah Thornton

AVL SpecialistInformation Technology Svcs

jthornton@jbu.edu

479.524.7436

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Cheri Headrick

Community Arts Academy Instructor

chheadrick@jbu.edu

The future you starts at JBU.

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