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Art concentrations are offered in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, and art education

Music studies include performance, theory/composition, musical theatre, piano pedagogy, and music education

A variety of performance opportunities enhance studio-based studies in theatre and dance

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VAPA programs are designed to develop your expertise, challenge your creativity, and fuel your passion for the arts!

Art concentrations are offered in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, and art education.

Music studies include performance, theory and composition, piano pedagogy, and music education.

Theater and dance offer a variety of performance opportunities to enhance studio-based studies.

To find out more about our wide array of programs, come visit us in Biedenharn Hall (ULM campus map) or contact VAPA at 318-342-3811.

Dr. BratcherDr. Nicholas Bratcher
Director
School of Visual and Performing Arts
bratcher@ulm.edu

 

 

 


 

Recent VAPA News

Bon Aire Piano Bar fundraiser for ULM VAPA to be held June 9

The University of Louisiana Monroe invites the public to join President Ron Berry and Dr. Christine Berry for the first ever Bon Aire Piano Bar, Friday June 9 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at Bon Aire, the home of the ULM President and First Lady, at 4508 Bon Aire Dr. in Monroe. All profits from the evening will benefit the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts.

ULM School of VAPA to host summer music camps June 7-10

The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts will host summer music camps for high school students, from June 7-10, 2023, on the ULM campus. These camps are designed for students to learn and grow as drum majors, percussionists, leaders, and musicians. Students will be instructed by ULM faculty and excellent guest instructors.

ULM announces Dr. Nicholas Bratcher as new director of School of Visual and Performing Arts

The University of Louisiana Monroe is proud to announce the hiring of Nicholas Bratcher, DME as the new Director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA). In addition to his administrative duties as Director for the School of VAPA, Dr. Bratcher will serve as the Coordinator for Music, conduct the ULM Wind Ensemble, and teach graduate courses in music education as a tenured Professor of Music.

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•  Alma Mater [mp3]

 

 

 


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