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        The Performing Arts Department at PSC has had a long history of excellence. For more than fifty years, Pensacola State College has produced many outstanding musicians and actors such as Mark Markham, currently accompanist for Jessye Norman, the late Daisy Jackson, former vocal soloist for the U.S. Air Force Band and the U.S. Army Band, Antonio Guiliano, and playwright Nancy Hasty.

        Pensacola State College has educated many outstanding band and choral directors and has prepared others for careers in other areas of music, theatre, and dance.

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        Pensacola State College
        Department of Performing Arts
        1000 College Boulevard, Bldg. 8
        Pensacola, Florida 32504

        phone: (850) 484-1800

        toll free: (888) 897-3605

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        The Performing Arts Department at PSC has a long history of excellence. Since its beginnings in 1957, this department has served thousands of students. PSC graduates can be seen in Broadway plays, Hollywood productions, and recording studios as well as directing church choirs and teaching college, high school and middle school students the joy of music. Members of the Friends of the Performing Arts Affinity Group support our talented students as they pursue their passions. The support of members enables our students to obtain new equipment, to earn a quality education, to practice in functional facilities, and to have exceptional opportunities. Friends of the Performing Arts not only support our students by giving financially, but also by being present at events.

        Each year, the Department hosts the Lyceum Series which presents approximately fifteen events for the community to enjoy. Past guests include Pulitzer Prize winners, Grammy winners, and internationally known artists. From journalist Leonard Pitts to the Saint Louis Brass to Mike Cooley of the Drive-By Truckers, the Lyceum Series brings an eclectic group of presenters to our community. In 2019, artists included the Italian Saxophone Quartet, Second City Improv Troupe, and TheOnion.com co-founder, Scott Dikkers. PSC Performing Arts also presents three piano artists each year with the Kamerman Piano Series and showcases approximately 70 students from the Performing Arts Department.

        In 2019, Friends of Performing Arts helped purchase microphones for the Ashmore Auditorium, to make it possible for six music students to attend PSC for the Fall and Spring terms in the amount of $3,000, and to raise $38,086.21 to support PSC Performing Arts.

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        Interested in supporting PSC Performing Arts?

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        The Performing Arts Department at PSC has had a long history of excellence. For more than fifty years, Pensacola State College has produced many outstanding musicians and actors such as Mark Markham, currently accompanist for Jessye Norman, the late Daisy Jackson, former vocal soloist for the U.S. Air Force Band and the U.S. Army Band, Antonio Guiliano, and playwright Nancy Hasty.

        Pensacola State College has educated many outstanding band and choral directors and has prepared others for careers in other areas of music, theatre, and dance.

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      • decorative image of DSC_0126-edited-small-edited-small- , 2019-06-20 11:05:36Music (AA)
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        • decorative image of Recital , Spring 2025 Faculty Recital set for April 9 at Ashmore Auditorium 2025-04-10 08:27:38Spring 2025 Faculty Recital set for April 9 at Ashmore Auditorium
        • decorative image of Piano5 , Duo Beaux Arts captivates PSC audience with piano concert 2025-04-03 11:03:14Duo Beaux Arts captivates PSC audience with piano concert
        • decorative image of Guitar , Young musicians gain inspiration at PSC’s 2025 Finger Style Acoustic Guitar Competition 2025-02-27 10:29:20Young musicians gain inspiration at PSC’s 2025 Finger Style Acoustic Guitar Competition
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        Pensacola State College
        Department of Performing Arts
        1000 College Boulevard, Bldg. 8
        Pensacola, Florida 32504

        phone: (850) 484-1800

        toll free: (888) 897-3605

        Email Us

      • Map
      • Social
      • Close
    • Give
      • Close
      • Become A Friend of Performing Arts

        Get season tickets, preferred seating and recognition in programs.

        The Performing Arts Department at PSC has a long history of excellence. Since its beginnings in 1957, this department has served thousands of students. PSC graduates can be seen in Broadway plays, Hollywood productions, and recording studios as well as directing church choirs and teaching college, high school and middle school students the joy of music. Members of the Friends of the Performing Arts Affinity Group support our talented students as they pursue their passions. The support of members enables our students to obtain new equipment, to earn a quality education, to practice in functional facilities, and to have exceptional opportunities. Friends of the Performing Arts not only support our students by giving financially, but also by being present at events.

        Each year, the Department hosts the Lyceum Series which presents approximately fifteen events for the community to enjoy. Past guests include Pulitzer Prize winners, Grammy winners, and internationally known artists. From journalist Leonard Pitts to the Saint Louis Brass to Mike Cooley of the Drive-By Truckers, the Lyceum Series brings an eclectic group of presenters to our community. In 2019, artists included the Italian Saxophone Quartet, Second City Improv Troupe, and TheOnion.com co-founder, Scott Dikkers. PSC Performing Arts also presents three piano artists each year with the Kamerman Piano Series and showcases approximately 70 students from the Performing Arts Department.

        In 2019, Friends of Performing Arts helped purchase microphones for the Ashmore Auditorium, to make it possible for six music students to attend PSC for the Fall and Spring terms in the amount of $3,000, and to raise $38,086.21 to support PSC Performing Arts.

      • How To Give

        Interested in supporting PSC Performing Arts?

        Contact:
        Pensacola State College Foundation
        850-484-1560
        Email

        • Secure Online Giving
          Click Here To Give Online
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decorative image of Michael-Coleman-main , PSC MUSIC INSTRUCTOR FINDS KEYS TO SUCCESS AT HIS FINGERTIPS 2019-06-18 08:15:52

PSC MUSIC INSTRUCTOR FINDS KEYS TO SUCCESS AT HIS FINGERTIPS

Home page news, News, UncategorizedBy Roxanne LavelleNovember 6, 2018

Michael Coleman is just a guy who writes love notes for his wife, Kadisha Onalbayeva. In fact, he fills the page with them. A Pensacola State College adjunct music instructor and award-winning composer, Coleman said he finds inspiration in ordinary occurrences. He shared a recent composition he created for Onalbayeva entitled “ahsidaK” (her first name,…

decorative image of Joshua-Kaye1-152×300 , PSC GRAD SELECTED GRAMMY MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD QUARTERFINALIST 2019-06-18 08:18:58

PSC GRAD SELECTED GRAMMY MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD QUARTERFINALIST

Home page news, NewsBy Roxanne LavelleJune 19, 2018

Pensacola’s own Joshua Kaye was nominated for the 2019 GRAMMY Music Educator Award by the PTA at Hellen Caro Elementary School and is now as a quarterfinalist. Kaye was selected from 2,800 initial nominees for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award. He is among 188 music teachers from 177 cities who have moved on to the…

decorative image of Crocker-300×300 , PSC MUSIC MAJOR SERENADES SERENA WILLIAMS, HUSBAND, GUESTS 2019-06-18 08:21:03

PSC MUSIC MAJOR SERENADES SERENA WILLIAMS, HUSBAND, GUESTS

Home page news, NewsBy Roxanne LavelleDecember 12, 2017

A few years ago, you might have happened upon DeWayne Crocker Jr., singing in a local Walmart Supercenter or heard him belt out the National Anthem at a high school basketball game. These days the Pensacola State College music major has a much larger fan base that includes some of the most well-known celebrities. One…

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Performing Arts Department of Pensacola State College

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