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Loyola University Department of Theatre Arts & Dance Announces New Department Chair and Artistic Director

By Loyola University on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 11:44

Hip Hop and R&B

Master the music industry as an artist and a professional.

The first program of its kind in the United States, our Bachelor of Science in Hip Hop and R&B degree is designed to immerse you in the worlds of modern hip-hop, R&B, and EDM from your very first semester.

With our state-of-the-art facilities and Grammy®-winning faculty, you’ll learn exactly how each component of the music industry works, as well as how to create a radio-ready track.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Hip Hop and R&B

Master of Music in Performance

The Master of Music in Performance program at Loyola will prepare you to share your gift with others.

We pride ourselves in mentoring our students, not just teaching them. That’s why our faculty members are scholar-performers of the highest merit and professional recognition with the experience and connections to make a real difference to your education. Whether your talent is vocal or instrumental, this program will provide you with the knowledge that you need to succeed as you turn your passion into a career.

Music Minor

Tell your story through music.

Perform in one of the greatest music cities in the world. Learn from GRAMMY® Award winners and internationally-renowned musicians. Combine your passion for the arts, science, or business with your love for music. Create your own path forward. The Minor in Music is 24 credits, including 8 music electives chosen in consultation with your advisor to fit your future plans. 

Music Minor Requirements

Theatre Arts with a Minor in Business Administration

Theatre Arts Minor

Music Industry Studies Minor

Jazz Studies Minor

Popular and Commercial Music

The Beatles. Kendrick Lamar. Alicia Keys. Talking Heads. Adele. What do these performers have in common?

They’ve all made music that is creative, artful, challenging, innovative—but also wildly commercially successful. Our popular and commercial music program welcomes rock musicians, rappers, EDM artists, singer/songwriters and all other musicians who might not necessarily have a background in classical or jazz.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Popular and Commercial Music

Theatre Arts

At Loyno, there’s room for you to aspire to any role.

Our students are actors, directors, playwrights and designers. Our immersive Theatre Arts degree trains you in all aspects of theatre; our Liberal Arts core inspires the art you create.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts