In accordance with the mission of the University, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance seeks to enable students to understand and embrace the artistic expression of all cultures, empowering them to enrich the human experience for themselves and others. Acknowledging the enduring traditions of excellence in each discipline, the School strives to:
- Teach the imaginative, critical, aesthetic, and technical skills essential to the creative process, scholarly inquiry, and professional engagement in the continually evolving fields of music, theatre and dance.
- Promote discovery and foster inclusive learning that enriches the understanding of human diversity and global issues as they relate to the performing arts.
- Provide our undergraduate students with comprehensive curricula appropriate to the various degree programs offered by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance.
- Equip our graduate students to become specialists and leaders in their fields through advanced study and training.
- Present public performances and provide artistic resources, education and outreach to the community and the state of North Carolina.