Video of random scenes related to Fine and Performing Arts: panning shot of the Olive DeLuce building; student playing a piano; student doing class work on laptop; actress in colonial dress on stage; Bearcat Marching Band in Homecoming parade; student painting; show choir group singing and dancing; conductor leading the orchestra; students playing clarinets; student making pot on pottery wheel; trumpet player performing in the marching band; theater students performing in a musical production; jazz band members playing at concert;
Join our engaging and immersive environment for the preparation of leaders in art, music and theatre.
Northwest grads are successful when it comes to the arts and working in their industry. This vibrant community of creatives makes its way to Broadway, plays and conducts beautiful music, and inspires the world with original artwork.
Bachelor’s: Choose from concentrations in Art: Studio, Graphic Design, Music, Theatre Education and more.
Find the ideal major to express your creative mind.
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Most Bearcats receive some form of scholarship or need-based aid after filing the FAFSA, making their educational goals more attainable. The FAFSA is expected to open Dec. 1, 2024 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Apply for a music scholarship even if you are not a music major.
Theatre scholarships at Northwest are awarded annually to New First-Year Theatre Majors (including Transfer students) and Returning Theatre Majors and Minors.
“I chose Northwest because it has a solid music education program that was small enough for me to be able to build relationships with professors and not get lost in the crowd.”
Titus Weinzierl
Belton, Mo. // Instrumental Music Education Major