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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 DougHeadshot , Performing Arts welcomes its new band director! 2021-07-27 07:46:23Performing Arts welcomes its new band director!Doug Holsworth received his BA in Music Education in 1985 from the University of Alabama, where he was the Drum Major for the Million Dollar Band. After graduation, he served in the Army as a Signals Intelligence Pilot, holding dual branches as a Captain in Aviation and Military Intelligence.
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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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        850-484-1560
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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 DougHeadshot , Performing Arts welcomes its new band director! 2021-07-27 07:46:23Performing Arts welcomes its new band director!Doug Holsworth received his BA in Music Education in 1985 from the University of Alabama, where he was the Drum Major for the Million Dollar Band. After graduation, he served in the Army as a Signals Intelligence Pilot, holding dual branches as a Captain in Aviation and Military Intelligence.
        • decorative image of ROX_7602-alumni- , Coleman awarded First Degree Diploma in Golden Key International Composition Competition 2021-02-04 13:49:46Coleman awarded First Degree Diploma in Golden Key International Composition Competition
        • Michael Coleman’s piano arrangements to be featured in video
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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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Performing Arts Faculty & Staff

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Dr. Ken Phillips

Department Head

PSC alumnus, Kenneth Phillips, is new Performing Arts Director

 kphillips@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1802

Heaven Pittman

Administrative Assistant

 hpittman@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1800

Hillary Claypoole

Box Office Manager

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 hclaypoole@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1847

Robert Gandrup

Technical Director

decorative image of rgandrup2 , Robert Gandrup | Technical Director 2017-08-30 14:07:58

 rgandrup@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1814

Richard Jernigan

Professor

decorative image of jernigan , Mr. Richard Jernigan 2014-09-17 13:24:11

 rjernigan@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1808

Dr. Joe Stallings

Professor of Guitar Studies

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 jstallings@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1805

Dr. Rodney Whatley

Director of Theatre

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 rwhatley@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1807

Doug Holsworth

Director of Bands

decorative image of DougHeadshot , Performing Arts welcomes its new band director! 2021-07-27 07:46:23

 dholsworth@pensacolastate.edu

Dr. Joshua Bledsoe

Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba

decorative image of JoshBledsoephoto_ , Dr. Joshua Bledsoe 2020-09-28 10:00:41

 jbledsoe@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1810

Marianne Carlton

Ear Training, French horn, Piano

decorative image of carlton , Ms. Marianne Carlton 2014-09-17 14:06:33

mcarlton@pensacolastate.edu

Dr. Michael Coleman

Music Theory, Piano

decorative image of Michael-Coleman-e1565983423263 , Dr. Michael Coleman was awarded First Diploma in the 2019 Golden Key International Piano Composition Competition 2019-08-16 14:23:05

 mcoleman@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1813

Matthew Fossa

Music Appreciation, Oboe

decorative image of fossa , Mr. Matthew Fossa 2014-09-17 13:46:58

 mfossa@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1869

LaVonne French

Dance, Theatre Appreciation

decorative image of lfrench , Ms. LaVonne French 2014-09-16 12:54:22

 lfrench@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1809

Grace Kim

Violin

 gkim@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1800

Laura Noah

Percussion

decorative image of noah , Laura Noah | Timpanist/Percussionist 2017-08-30 14:28:31

lnoah@pensacolastate.edu

Dale Riegle

Trumpet

decorative image of riegle , Mr. Dale Riegle 2014-09-17 14:03:33

driegle@pensacolastate.edu

Dr. Benjamin Rollings

Staff Accompanist, Music Appreciation

 brollings@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-2550

Laura Sebastian

Theatre

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 lsebastian@pensacolastate.edu
 (850) 484-1812

Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy

Strings

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lyanovskiy@uwf.edu

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    Performing Arts welcomes its new band director!
    July 27, 2021
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    Coleman awarded First Degree Diploma in Golden Key International Composition Competition
    February 4, 2021
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