Performing Arts Department
Music Program
The Vincennes University Music Program offers many options tailored to your interests. Whether those interests lie in the fields of Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theory and Composition, Church Music, Music Business and Industry, and/or Music Therapy, we've got you covered. Learn to teach, perform, or simply take part in an ensemble. No matter the path you take, the VU Music Program can help prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution and provide you with the skills you need for further development and success.
Contact Information
Sharon S. Jackson
Performing Arts Department Chair
Music Program Chair
812-888-4435
Virgil Franklin
Audio Recording Program Chair
812-888-4453
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Theatre Program
The Vincennes University Theatre Arts program provides instruction in the theoretical,
technical, interpretive, and performance aspects of theatre. Students will develop
their acting, interpretation, and movement skills. At completion of the program, graduates
will be trained in the aspects of general theatre and fully prepared to complete their
baccalaureate degree at a transfer institution.
We are proud and humbled by the accomplishments of our alumni, such as Michelle Bombe
(VU 83') who serves as the chair of the theatre department and residential costume
designer at Hope College in Holland, Michigan and has been awarded the Kennedy Center
Gold Medallion. READ MORE about Michelle Bombe's achievements.
Contact Information
Kendra Clauser
Program Chair
Email: kclauser@vinu.edu
Phone: 812-888-4146
PASSIONATE FACULTY AND STAFF COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS
Receive personal attention from dedicated professionals with academic and industry experience
Music FACULTY/STAFF
Faculty Name/Position | Faculty Email |
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Sharon S. Jackson - Performing Arts Department Chair, Music Program Chair, Director of Bands, Percussion, Concert Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble | SJACKSON@VINU.EDU |
Wade Baker - Brass, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble | WADE.BAKER@VINU.EDU |
Paul Blair - RSPAC Technical Director, Audio Recording | PBLAIR@VINU.EDU |
Virgil Franklin - Audio Recording Program Chair, Audio Recording, Music Technology, ProTools, Guitar, Blues Ensemble, Music for the Elementary Teacher, Business of Entertainment | VFRANKLIN@VINU.EDU |
Joseph Jones - Guitar, Guitar Ensemble | JOSEPH.JONES@VINU.EDU |
H. Joyce Kim-Rohrer - Woodwinds, Woodwind Ensemble | HKIM-ROHRER@VINU.EDU |
Mark Snyder - Voice, Concert Choir, VU Connection | MARK.SNYDER@VINU.EDU |
Shelly Bitner - Voice, Music Appreciation, Introduction to World Music | SHELLY.BITNER@VINU.EDU |
Dr. Kevin Priebe - Piano, Class Piano, Music Theory, Aural Skills | KEVIN.PRIEBE@VINU.EDU |
THEATRE FACULTY/STAFF
Faculty Name/Position | Faculty Email |
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Kendra Clauser - Theater Program Chair | KCLAUSER@VINU.EDU |
Illyanna Coy - Costume Shop Manager | ILLYANNA.COY@VINU.EDU |
Jaclyn Zimmerman - RSPAC Asst. Technical Director, Department Media/ Theatric Designer,
Scene Shop Manager, Stagecraft |
JZIMMERMAN@VINU.EDU |
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Faculty Name/Position | Faculty Email |
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DeEtta Welte - RSPAC Manager, Piano, Accompanist | DWELTE@VINU.EDU |
Allison Davis - Secretary II | |
Janice Strange - Lab Assistant | |
Randi Menke - Lab Assistant | |
Joseph Lute - Education Coordinator |