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352 Lafayette Street
Salem,Massachusetts 01970
978.542.6296
admissions@salemstate.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Minor in Dance

Minor in Music

Minor in Music Technology

Certificate in Dance Education

Certificate in Music in Early Childhood Education

Certificate in Music Technology


The music and dance department regularly offers an ongoing series of faculty and visiting artist performances and master classes throughout the academic year. Numerous student performances are offered during Monday morning community time and the various student ensembles including Jazz Band, University Chorus, Chamber Singers, Chamber Orchestra and the Percussion and World Music ensembles perform throughout the year as well.

Acceptance Rate:

Salem State University has a general acceptance rate of 96%

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Past Student Productions

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The Heidi Chronicles
(4/28/22 - 4/30/22)
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Machinal in Broadway Machinal
(3/11/21 - 3/18/21)
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The Long Christmas Ride Home
(11/19/20 - 12/6/20)
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The Burn
(3/5/20 - 3/7/20)
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Men on Boats
(2/20/20 - 3/1/20)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
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RAGTIME in Broadway RAGTIME
(4/11/19 - 4/22/19)
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Hir
(3/28/19 - 3/31/19)
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(4/20/17 - 4/30/17)
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SPRING AWAKENING
(4/16/15 - 4/26/15)
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