School of Performing Arts

Find yourself in the Arts

Our program prepares students for careers as performing arts educators or professional performers. As the flagship campus of the University of Maine System, we are dedicated to our mission of service to the citizens of Maine. Both students and faculty of the School of Performing Arts are active at the University level as well as in surrounding communities.  We are very proud of the education UMaine students receive, of the ambitious slate of performances put forth each year that are made available to not only our campus community but to the public, and of the reputation our faculty and students have earned. We believe strongly in our outreach programs and the many activities at the state, national and international levels of our students and faculty. We invite you to find yourself in the arts here at the University of Maine School of Performing Arts. 

Explore the School of Performing Arts

Are you a high school music, theater, or dance student?

Receive our “Guide to the University of Maine School of Performing Arts.”

What does that entail?

  • Receive a breakdown of our performing arts degrees so you can learn which is right for your career goals
  • Meet our faculty and their approach to making you as successful an artist as possible
  • Free ticket to a performance of your choice

Tell us about yourself to get started. We’ll see you on the other side!

A photo of a dancer during a performance

Scenes from the SPA

A photo from "Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry"
SPA students perform in “Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry” in April 2022.
A photo of a student during a trumpet lesson
Multidisciplinary student Evangline Junge works with School of Performing Arts Professor of Music Jack Burt in October 2023 honing her skills with trumpet as she pursues a Music minor.
A photo of the UMaine Orchestra
Anatole Wieck conducts the UMaine Orchestra during one of their final rehearsals before their performance in Minsky Hall in October 2022.
A photo of students dancing in the Spring Showcase
Students perform in the Spring Dance Showcase in May 2022.
A photo of a Maine Marching Band member
A Maine Black Bear Marching Band member poses on the Hauck Stage at the School of Performing Arts in April 2023.
A photo of a UMaine University Singer
The University Singers attended dress rehearsal in November 2023 before their first performance of the semester in Minsky Hall.
A photo of the Jazz Ensemble practicing
Jazz Ensemble members practice in preparation for an upcoming performance in November 2023.

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