Cultural Literacy Matters
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The Encore program, our innovative performing arts requirement, gives credit to students for attending performances in theatre, dance and music during Term I and Term II of the freshmen and sophomore years. Encore provides an opportunity for students to broaden their experiences and deepen their knowledge of the performing arts by attending events and learning from high quality performers.
Encore Mission:
Exposure, exploration, and appreciation of the classical and cultural performing arts through the vehicle of experience acquired through attendance to provide a collaborative environment of both liberal and professional education with sufficient breath and depth to enable the students to become more responsible and productive in society.
Upon successful completion of the Encore program, students will:
I. Identify the major historical periods in the classical music tradition and the associated composers and compositions;
II. Accurately list at least 6 composers from the classical canon;
III. Distinguish between the characteristics of global musical styles from different cultural heritages;
IV. Identify diversity within the musical genres (orchestral, symphonic poem, concerto, ballet, choral, chamber, and opera), performance styles (music, dance, theatre, vocal), instrumentations (solo, trio, quartet, ensemble, orchestra, symphony), and the instrument families (wind, brass, percussion, and strings) in the classical and cultural performing arts;
IV. VI. Display and employ knowledge of theatre etiquette, and a practical competence for performance protocol.
The variety of performances include:
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Classical music
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Ethnic music
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Dance and Theatre events
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Elmira College performing arts ensembles
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Clemens Center events
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Waiver events
Experience the World of the Performing Arts!
Take advantage of your Elmira College experience! The Encore staff will do all it can to offer you a professional and diverse performing arts program. We invite you to sit back and enjoy. Exposure to music, dance and theatre provides the opportunity to explore your own culture and the cultures of others, to become acquainted with the world of the arts, and to learn about yourself.
Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions or concerns about the Encore program.
Ms. Misheaila Neil
Director of Performing Arts Programming,
607-735-1814
Encore Office located in Campus Center Student Activities and Encore Suite
Director of Performing Arts Programming,
607-735-1814
Encore Office located in Campus Center Student Activities and Encore Suite
Ms. Jade Williams '11
Performing Arts Programming Assistant and Box Office Manager
607-735-1853
Office located in Gibson Theatre
Performing Arts Programming Assistant and Box Office Manager
607-735-1853
Office located in Gibson Theatre
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