Benjamin Rollings was a talented and accomplished piano student, earning scholarships and graduation distinctions throughout his musical studies, which began at age 6. As a teacher, Rollings is just as accomplished. Rollings is a Pensacola State College adjunct music instructor and staff accompanist. On March 10, he was presented a Top Piano Teacher Award from…

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
Offering a comprehensive education in music and theatre, the Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department boasts outstanding faculty and a solid academic and artistic reputation

Whether you enjoy the spotlight or performing behind the scenes you will get hands-on experience both onstage and backstage at Ashmore Auditorium, a working theatre on the main campus.
MUSIC ∙ THEATRE ∙ DANCE
Whether your focus is music, theatre, or dance, you will find the quality of education and support you receive at Pensacola State are top notch. Smaller class sizes allow for more personal instruction, and students receive many opportunities to perform on stage in front of both intimate and large audiences.

Learn to master technique in piano, voice, organ, all woodwind instruments, percussion, all brass instruments, guitar, and strings.
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Pensacola State College will present the Pensacola Guitar Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Joe Stallings, in its 40th Anniversary Spring Recital on Saturday, April 1. The recital is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free. The recital will feature the nine-member guitar orchestra and soloists from Pensacola State College,…
Three talented musicians captured the top prizes at the Pensacola State College 2023 Finger Style Acoustic Guitar Competition held Feb. 18 in Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium. The first-prize winner was Donald Hinchman. The 17-year-old received a $600 cash prize. Second-place winner Laws Savage, 18, was awarded a $450 cash prize. Simon Joos,…

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Friends of Performing Arts make it possible for music students to afford to attend PSC by providing funding for scholarships, new instruments and more.
SHOWCASE YOUR TALENTS
As part of a cast or ensemble, you will spend time performing for live audiences with peers who have the same goals and interests.

Get involved in our transformative programs and immerse yourself in pure creative culture.