Concordia University College of Alberta
Performing Arts
Drama
Through the Drama program, Concordia students have the opportunity to experience all aspects of dramatic production. Concordia presents two major dramatic productions a year, one in the fall and one in the winter. Students apply theirtalents to gain practical experience in the areas of acting, stage management,set design, technical lighting and sound.
The Green Thespians Club (GTC) is the student drama association; their activities include a wide range of theatrical experiences. The GTC holds monthly activities and workshops to expose students interested in drama to the local arts scene and the many interesting aspects of theatre.
Chapel Drama, which performs bi-monthly, is a vibrant part of Concordia's drama scene.
Music
Music has been called the universal language. It crosses cultural, generational and geographic boundaries and communicates far more than mere words ever can. Music lets the human spirit speak.
The School of Music offers many performing opportunities for Concordia students and community members. The Concordia Concert Choir and the Concordia Ringers are auditioned, touring groups comprised entirely of students. In addition, the Concordia Community Chorus, the Concordia Symphony Orchestra, and Jublioso! (handbell ensemble) exist for community members and students. Festival City Winds provides opportunities for band performance. Additional singing opportunities lie with a student-led sub-group from the Concert Choir and the Chapel Choir, open to the campus community. Details are found on the School of Music's website. 
Students are encouraged to participate in music as well as to consider majors, concentrations, and minors in music.
Musical Opportunities
For more details on the musical opportunities below, visit the Music Department's website.
Several performing opportunities exist at Concordia. The flagship of the music program, the Concordia Concert Choir, is comprised of students from all disciplines and maintains a standard of excellence in choral music. The choir tours extensively, frequently in Western Canada, but it has also travelled to Eastern Canada, the US and Europe.
Voices in Praise , a smaller student-led group, performs frequently both on and off campus.
The Concordia Community Chorus and the Concordia Community Orchestra provide additional opportunities for students and members of the community to become involved in large performing groups and to develop their musical abilities under excellent direction.
In addition, the Drama Department frequently produces musicals which offer students an opportunity to become involved in musical theatre.
Music as a major area of concentration
Students pursuing music as a major will combine a broad study of music theory and history with performance, including technique, interpretation and style. As performing artists, music students are actively involved in the creation, performance, production and appreciation of music.
Music as a minor area of concentration
Music is a natural companion to study in other fields such as education, religious studies and parish services, psychology, business, computing science and drama.