Queen's University
Queen's University Dan School of Drama and Music
Teaching Music to Children
This Fall with Julia Brook
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Introduction to Drama
from acting to devising theatre, criticism to directing, stage design to theories of the theatre

Offered in Fall-Winter Terms

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Western Music
Online this Fall

Historical survey of musical styles, genres, and composers from Napoleon to 9/11

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A Social History of Popular Music

Coming This Fall ● With Professor Kip Pegley

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Creative Arts Research
For 3rd & 4th Year Students ● Winter 2018

Learn the essential skills required for conducting multidisciplinary research projects in the performing arts

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Theatre in the Age of Television
Online this Fall
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The Republic to Rationalism
European Antiquity, Renaissance, and Baroque

Delve into the history of Western music, theatre, fine art, & literature in global perspective

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Design Thinking
Online This Winter ● With Sidneyeve Matrix

A Creative Innovation Method

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World Musics
With Dr. Margaret Walker

This Winter, Explore a Variety of Musical Practices from Around the Globe

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Arts Professionalism
Study this Fall with Professor Greg Wanless

Learn About the Business Side of Being an Arts Professional in Canada

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Join Us at The Dan School

for a unique educational experience
at the intersections of theatre, music, and dance.

Explore Our 2017-18 Courses

History, Art, & Performance
The Republic to Rationalism

Learn about European Antiquity, the Renaissance, and Baroque
Open to all Queen's students!
Ensemble Courses

Book Your Audition
This Fall with Tim Fort:
Music Theatre

Survey major trends in musical theatre production & theory since the 19thC
Online this Winter with Craig Walker
Sex and Violence in Performance

Study moments in the history of the representation of sex and violence in dramatic and musical performances
This Fall with Kip Pegley:
Social History of Popular Music
Online This Fall with Sidneyeve Matrix
Creative Entrepreneurship

For creative thinkers: Learn how to develop your entrepreneurial mindset
This Winter with Margaret Walker
World Musics
Designed for non-music majors
One-on-One Music Instruction
This Winter with Matt Rogalsky
Digital Audio Recording, Editing and Mixing

Graduate Studies

Earn an Arts Management Graduate Diploma and/or a Master's Degree in Arts Leadership in just one year. Our blended graduate programs are designed for students and working professionals who have the passion and acumen for the arts and are seeking opportunities in arts management and leadership. Find out more:

Graduate Diploma | Master's Degree | Graduate Courses

Undergraduate Studies

In the Drama program students are involved in productions and study all aspects of theatre, from acting and directing to theatre history, theory, technology, dramatic literature, production design, business and promotion in the performing arts. We offer classes on-campus and online:

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