Performance Opportunities

An opportunity for Performing Arts majors and minors to create new work (music, dance, theater, spoken word) and direct, produce, act, or design. To enroll: THTR 349.

For more information:
gsmaxson@usfca.edu
(415) 422-5991

Sponsored designed for poets, MCs, and singers to perform their work once a week in the
University Center, 4th Floor Lounge. Students gather to hear peers address social justice issues, identity
expression, experiences of oppression, triumph, and more.

For more information:
interculturalcenter@usfca.edu

An SLE-supported student-run organization. Each year they sponsor the USF’s Got Talent competition and the Spring Carnival, along with other fun activities that feature live music like Late Nights @ Crossroads.

For more information:
cab@usfca.edu

An open-mic series hosted by USF’s CAB. Every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 8pm in Crossroads Cafe. Features performances of all styles of music & other live performances, such as poetry & skits.

For more information:
cab@usfca.edu

A joint project of PASJ, Media Studies, and Art+Architecture providing hands-on training to design, build, produce and manage arts based productions.

For more information:
jmcdermott@usfca.edu

Open to students of all majors and minors, and are available in beginning (DANC 110), intermediate (DANC 210), and advanced (DANC 310) levels for: modern, ballet, hip hop, ballroom, musical theater, contact improv, and West African styles.

For more information:
asdowling@usfca.edu
(415) 422-4888

Comprised of students who perform in the Dance Ensemble Concerts. Fall Concert brings guest choreographers from the Bay Area who are aligned with the USF PASJ mission, while Spring Concert presents choreography by faculty in the USF Dance Program. Students work closely with artists to create original works. Participation by audition; students can receive credit

For more information:
asdowling@usfca.edu
(415) 422-4888

A group of USF students and Senior Bay Area Adults, aged 17-72, who strive to create thought-provoking works of dance/theater. We perform in Festivals, Schools, & Senior Centers in the Bay Area. Participation by audition. Rehearsals W 6:30-9:00pm in ED040. To enroll (0-2 units): DANC 480-02.

For more information:
njgreene@usfca.edu

Promotion for the unity & solidarity of the Philippine American community while striving to share,
encourage participation, and educate others of the Filipino culture. The annual Barrio Fiesta concert allows
Filipino students represent their culture through skit, dance, & song.

For more information:
usfkasamahan@gmail.com

A student run group that meets on campus and sponsors the annual Ho’ike and Taste of Hawaii along with other events. Students learn to dance, sing, and play traditional Hawaiian forms.

For more information:
usfhawaiianensemble@gmail.com

student club that specializes in Mexican folk dancing. Anyone of any ethnic background is welcome. We perform at a variety of events, on campus and off campus. Weekly practice.

For more information:
interculturalcenter@usfca.edu

A student created hip-hop dance club that harnesses and cultivates the art of dance, specifically in the style of hip-hop. VarCity SF aims to provide dancers a safe and comfortable haven to practice this ever-growing way of life and freely exchange their ideas.

For more information:
varcitysf@gmail.com

A student-created contemporary dance group. It is a place for dancers to come share their passion for dance and grow as dancers while they take classes and are given performance opportunities in the city.

For more information:
vitalitydancesf@gmail.com

Sponsored by the Athletics Dept., is the official combined cheer & dance team
for USF. Promotes school spirit & supports all USF Athletic teams. Composed of 10 dancers, selected
in the fall. Cheers & performs at various athletic events throughout the year, including the WCC.

For more information:
usfspiritsquad@gmail.com

Open to students of all majors and minors. MUS 100: Musicianship and Principles of Tonal Theory, where students learn music reading, writing, and sight-singing skills, is the prerequisite for songwriting and applied music/private lessons classes.

For more information:
adamati@usfca.edu

Perform traditional art music (classical) from all periods, including major works and shorter choral gems. In addition to the full University Choir, smaller groups like Chamber singers perform advanced vocal music. Rehearsals are T/TR 4:30-6:30pm in LM 151. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 110.

For more information:
seeman@usfca.edu

Contains a variety of choral ensembles that specialize in popular & jazz vocal styles, and is a joint project of the Associated Students of USF & the PASJ Dept. Voices rehearses M 6:30-7:30pm in ED040, Women’s rehearsals T 7:30-8:30pm, Mens on T 6:30-7:30pm & Jazz rehearsals M 7:30-9:00pm. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 110.

For more information:
robertsr@usfca.edu

Performs African American Gospel Music & Spirituals focusing on a contemporary repertoire. Rehearsals are M 4:45-6:20pm in ED040. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 110.

For more information:
dhall3@usfca.edu

performs Western classical music in small groups (duos, trios, quartets) Ensembles form according to instrument & experience; all levels of musicians welcome. Each group meets twice a week; once in an independent rehearsal & once to coach with the director (alternative scheduling is common for class conflicts). To enroll (0-2 units) MUS 111-04.

For more information:
dedandrea@usfca.edu

Performs improvisatory electronic music. Students digitally create and manipulate sounds, & change those sounds in the context of live performance in a variety of locations. Rehearses Wed 4:45-6:20pm in LM151. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 111.

For more information:
gfiore@usfca.edu

A place where students study the language & repertoire of jazz & perform in small ensembles. Open to all who want to learn America’s art form. No formal auditions. Rehearsals T 4:45-6:25pm in ED040. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 111.

For more information:
pbthiam@usfca.edu

A joint project with the Athletics Dept., is an instrumental marching band that performs at USF athletic, campus, & community events. The Band rehearses M 6:30-8:15pm and sectionals. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 111.

For more information:
jslares@usfca.edu
usfdonsband@gmail.com

Provides the vocal & instrumental music ministry for the 8pm student masses every week, along with the Commencement Liturgy & other University Liturgical programs. Performs both traditional & contemporary Catholic & Christian repertoire. Rehearsals Sundays at 7pm. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 110.

For more information:
pmcwilliams@usfca.edu
(415) 422-5779

An ensemble course that will perform at various events. Students learn to play cymbals, drums and gongs based on contemporary, festival, folk, and theater music. Rehearsals W 6:30-8:15pm in LM 151. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 111.

For more information:
bauyong@usfca.edu

Performs rock music from various different styles. Rehearsals Wed 4:45-6:20pm in ED040. To enroll (0-2 units): MUS 111.

For more information:
mcfiorentino@usfca.edu

Non-majors interested in learning acting technique may enroll in THTR 110 or THTR 115. Advanced theater technique courses (200 and 300 level classes) open to majors and minors include: genre-specific rotating special topic classes.

For more information:
performingarts@usfca.edu
(415) 422-5979

Produced by USF’s Theater Program, feature students in high-quality theater productions directed by faculty and designed by professional guest artists. Auditions held early in fall semester and halfway through spring semester, open to all students. Technicians, assistant directors & stage managers needed. Students can receive credit by enrolling in THTR 372.

For more information:
varea@usfca.edu
(415) 422-5979

An ASUSF-supported student-run organization & the oldest continuously performing theatre group west of the Mississippi. Each year they produce a mainstage musical & several student-directed plays in their Gill Series & many other types of performance genres.

For more information:
collegeplayers@usfca.edu
(415) 422-6133

USF’s “only and therefore funniest comedy improv team.” The group is student-run and rehearses twice a week on campus.

For more information:
awkwardsilence12@gmail.com