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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.

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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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        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 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
        • decorative image of Planetarium2 , PSC Planetarium provides a gateway to the stars 2025-02-14 07:49:45PSC Planetarium provides a gateway to the stars
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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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Pensacola Guitar Ensemble Performance

UncategorizedBy kcroomApril 3, 2025

Performing in the 2025 Spring Recital will be the 8-member guitar ensemble and soloists from Pensacola State College, the University of West Florida, and prize winners from the 2025 Pensacola State College Finger Style Acoustic Guitar Competition.

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UncategorizedBy Roxanne LavelleMarch 11, 2025

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Spring Comedy

UncategorizedBy Frank AsprerFebruary 28, 2019

By Truman Capote, Richard Greenberg Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, April 1 and 2 7:00 p.m. PSC Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium 850-484-1800 Production: May 16-19 Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

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Winter Drama

UncategorizedBy Frank AsprerFebruary 28, 2019

By Anton Chekhov, David Mamet Auditions: Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29 7:00 p.m. PSC Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium 850-484-1800 Production: March 7-10 Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

decorative image of brown2 , Ila Brown | Staff Accompanist, Piano 2017-08-30 14:51:40

Ila Brown | Staff Accompanist, Piano

UncategorizedBy Frank AsprerFebruary 27, 2019

Ila Brown is our staff accompanist and teaches piano. She received her bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Montevallo. Email Ms. Brown

decorative image of sherwood2 , Trudie Sherwood | Voice 2017-08-30 15:17:18

Trudie Sherwood | Voice

UncategorizedBy Frank AsprerFebruary 27, 2019

Trudie Sherwood teaches voice. She received her bachelor of arts degree from River College and her master of music degree from New England Conservatory of Music. Email Ms. Sherwood

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,…

Performing Arts Department of Pensacola State College

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